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Supported Housing Community in Weston-super-Mare
Independent Living Services (ILS) offers safe, secure supported housing in a peaceful coastal setting in Weston-super-Mare, less than an hour from Bristol. With private bedrooms, a strong focus on confidentiality and dedicated support for recovery, we help people rebuild their lives after addiction, abuse, mental health challenges or personal crisis.
Independent Living Services (ILS) offers a sanctuary for individuals on their journey to overcome addictions and mental health challenges, those facing a personal crisis, and victims of abuse.
We create safe environments that encourage healing and recovery, allowing our residents to relearn the skills needed to live independently and responsibly.
At ILS, our fully furnished, drug- and alcohol-free homes provide a supportive environment where residents can focus on recovery, rebuild their confidence and develop the skills needed for independent living.
Living at ILS gives you access to skills and career development, mental health and addiction specialists, and support from a caring community of housemates.
ILS offers...
- Community support
- Skills & career development
- Structured nnvironments
- Access to support
- Relapse prevention
- Transition to independence
Our Houses
ILS runs eight abstinence-based supported houses in Weston-super-Mare. Each house accommodates five residents, with private bedrooms, shared or en-suite bathrooms, a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable communal spaces designed to make you feel at home.
Every house is designed to feel like home from day one. Regardless of which house you are placed in, you can rest assured it will provide everything you need to start living independently, with the support, safety, and guidance of the ILS community and support staff.
All our houses are close to public transport, with easy links to work, colleges, shops and medical services. Most are around a 15-minute walk from the beach and green spaces.
Affordable Supported Housing for All
We believe in everyone’s right to safe and accessible housing. Whether you are paying privately or through government-assisted benefits, ILS can provide you with secure and comfortable housing within a supportive community.
Admissions Process
Our admissions process is simple so that you can move into safe, abstinence-based housing as quickly and easily as possible. We take great care to get to know applicants for residency to ensure a settled, supportive household.
Initial contact
Contact us at 0739 531 2386 or info@ilshousing.org or alternatively, contact our office at 01934 626 881.
Members of the ILS team will guide you through any questions and instruct you on what paperwork to prepare.
Eligibility checks
To ensure the safety of all our tenants, we take every possible step to ensure that all our new residents are no longer actively abusing substances, have committed to a recovery programme, and have gone through detox before admission.
Interview
The final step before moving into any of our houses is a personal interview with the ILS Support Team. This will allow us to find the right community in the right supported home for you.
Admission
After all the formalities are done, it's time to move into your new room at ILS.
With everything you could need included, it's simply a matter of bringing your personal items and meeting your new house mates.
Supporting Residents From Across the UK
Independent Living Services: Flourish Beyond Belief
When addiction, abuse, crisis, or mental health disorders have taken control of your life, ILS offers a second chance at a new beginning with safe, supportive, and accessible accommodation for all.
Who We Help
Addiction, abuse, crisis and mental health challenges can affect anyone, and we’re here for anyone who needs us. Whatever your background, if you need safe, community-based supported housing, ILS can help.
Our team has a long history of supporting people through difficult times, from company directors whose lives were spiralling to people who’ve lost their homes and families. We provide supported housing for people affected by:
If you’ve decided to move forward, you deserve the best possible chance at a happy, meaningful, sober life. It can all begin again with ILS.
We provide support to individuals facing:
Frequently Asked Questions
Supported housing often raises good questions. Check out our FAQs for more information on ILS and our services.
How can supported housing help me improve my life and circumstances?
Supported housing gives you a safe, stable place to live while you focus on recovery. With structure, a supportive community and access to professional help, you can rebuild your life and develop the skills and confidence to live independently, free from substances.
Addiction changes how the brain works, making everyday responsibilities harder to manage. Over time, relationships, work and health suffer, and without the right support, many people lose their home along with everything else.
Recovering at home doesn’t work for everyone. The same people, places and habits that fuelled the addiction are still there, and for many, that pressure proves too much. Supported housing takes you away from those triggers. Whether it’s your first step in recovery or follows a rehab programme, it gives you the space to focus on getting well, with a team and community behind you. Here’s how it helps:
- Community support
- Skills development
- Structured environments
- Access to professional support
- Relapse prevention
- Transition to independence
What is the difference between a halfway house, a sober living house, and supported living?
The difference between the three types of housing lies primarily in their structure, purpose, and the level of support they offer.
Halfway houses originally served as transitional living spaces for those leaving prison; however, in recent years, many have opened their doors to those recovering from addiction. They typically offer very little in the way of structure or support, with management taking a hard line on transgressions or rule-breaking.
Sober living houses provide a drug- and alcohol-free environment for individuals recovering from addiction. Typically, you’d expect them to offer some level of support for overcoming addiction, such as weekly meetings with addiction specialists or access to therapists when needed.
Supported living offers the highest level of day-to-day support of the three types of housing. You can reasonably expect supported living service providers to offer mental health services, life skills training, and community integration initiatives, along with a range of services and checkups that facilitate the long-term recovery from addiction. ILS falls into this category.
How long can I stay at ILS?
A full and lasting recovery from addiction or mental health problems doesn’t stick to a predetermined schedule. While some of our guests make amazing strides and feel confident in their ability to return home permanently clean and sober after only a few weeks, others may stay on for months on end. ILS won’t rush your recovery, meaning you’ll be welcome to stay on with us for however long it takes for you to move on to fully independent living with confidence.
I’m in a financially difficult situation. What can I do to get your help and support?
At ILS, we believe a lack of money should never stop you from getting help. We work with a wide range of national and local organisations, both public and private, that help make supported living accessible to everyone. To find out what support is available to you, call us on 01934756356 or get in touch online.
What rules and guidelines will I be expected to follow at ILS?
Once your room with ILS has been confirmed, we’ll forward you the complete set of house rules for all our tenants.
In essence, our house rules are designed to keep our spaces free of drugs, alcohol, and other substances of abuse while maintaining a calm and peaceful living environment for all.
Will I be able to go to school or work while living with ILS?
Absolutely. ILS places a heavy emphasis on the fact that attending school or work is a healthy and productive use of time. While attending school or work during acute withdrawal or the early stages of primary care for addiction isn’t necessarily the best idea, once you’re stable and have started your recovery journey, rejoining society as a working and productive contributor is an important step to lasting recovery.
What if I relapse at ILS?
We value our residents’ safety and well-being above all else. This means a zero-tolerance policy for any substance abuse on or off our premises.
Anyone identified as abusing drugs, alcohol, or other substances while living at ILS will be asked to leave immediately.
If you ever feel at risk of relapse, we encourage you to discuss it with our support team to maintain your hard-earned sobriety.
Do I need to have completed detox before moving in?
Yes. Before admission, all residents must have completed detox, no longer be actively abusing substances and be committed to a recovery programme. This helps ensure a safe and supportive environment for everyone at ILS.
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