Room to Help, Room to Care,
Room for the Night
About Nightstop
Nightstop is a service running in Aberdeen that provides a safe place for a young person aged 16 – 25 to stay for a few nights within a Host’s home.
Nightstop is run successfully throughout the UK providing early intervention support for young people and Aberdeen Foyer provides the service in North East Scotland.
“The young people that we support through the Nightstop Network are often going through a difficult time at home, with 75% of our referrals being due to a family breakdown. The difference that respite, mediation and guidance can make to a young person’s life is huge. We provide young people with wraparound support at Aberdeen Foyer. If you can offer a short stay, you could be part of the young person’s journey, becoming a Nightstop Host really can change a young person’s life.”
Laura Mingo
Aberdeen Foyer’s Nightstop Coordinator
If you're a young person in Aberdeen, who's worried about where you'll stay tonight, Nightstop could be right for you. Contact us on 01224 562863.
Becoming a Nightstop Host could change a young person's life
If someone is worried about where they’ll be sleeping, how can they focus on anything else in life? Whether that’s health, mental health, relationships, education or employment.
It’s vital that young people know that they’re not alone, that this is temporary, and that they have their whole lives ahead of them.
A host should provide:
A spare room
An evening meal
A listening ear
Being a Nightstop Host is a flexible form of community hosting. You have the freedom to choose when you’re available to host. We also work around your lifestyle, including work and holiday plans as well as family commitments
To find out more, take a look at our step-by-step guide below.
Becoming a Host
Contact Nightstop Coordinator Laura Mingo to have a chat and to request an application form. This is your opportunity to tell us why you’d like to be a Nightstop Host. nightstop@aberdeenfoyer.com
You’re invited to complete your Host Induction Training. The training covers an introduction to youth homelessness, boundaries, practical tips and safeguarding rules.
Nightstop Coordinator Laura will assist you in submitting your PVG, which will be paid by the service.
Almost there! At this point we’re here to help you feel comfortable and confident in hosting. We can also support you with getting your spare room ready!
You’re ready to host! Remember we’re here to support you every step of the way, with 24/7 on call support.
"Giving a young person your time, care and attention at crucial crossroads in their life might just be enough to secure them on the right path. What could be more effective than that approach at that stage, for both them and our wider society. That's what Nightstop is all about and that is why I am so excited to start hosting.
I feel well prepared by the whole recruitment and training process, and Megan's insight, experience and professionalism is very reassuring for a new host. I can't wait to get started!"
Sara
Host, Aberdeen
"If it wasn’t for you guys and the Hosts, I doubt me and my mum would have mended our bond as quickly as we did. Thank you for everything you’ve done and for the opportunities you’ve given me."
Brogan, 17
- Nightstop Guest
