Pathway 03 · Residential

More than shelter.
A pathway home.

YMCA Malta provides supported, semi-independent and independent accommodation for individuals, families and children experiencing homelessness or rooflessness.

52Current beds
62Planned capacity
24/7Support at Dar Niki Cassar
Our residential philosophy

Safety creates the space for change.

A secure place to stay is the foundation. Our residential work then supports each person to rebuild stability, strengthen daily living skills, address barriers and work towards sustainable independence.

Safety and dignity
Individual care planning
Shared responsibility
Sustainable move-on
Every person deserves to feel safe, valued and capable of shaping what comes next.YMCA Malta residential pathway
Residential Services · 2024-2025

Two years of accommodation, care and movement forward.

858residential referrals received
327individuals accommodated
35,329bed nights provided
142successful move-ons
58families referred
120minors affected by referred housing crises
52 to 62beds through the planned 2026 expansion
3active residential settings across the pathway

Consolidated Residential Services figures for 2024 and 2025. Referral figures represent requests for accommodation and do not mean that every referral could be accepted.

Our residential pathway

Different settings for different stages.

Accommodation is structured around the level of support and independence required, helping residents progress through a connected pathway.

Dar Niki Cassar residential facility
01
34 places · 24/7 support
Active · Supported accommodation

Dar Niki Cassar

Intensive residential support for individuals, families and children experiencing homelessness or rooflessness.

  • Round-the-clock residential presence
  • Individual care planning
  • Psychosocial and practical support
Rooftop of Y Communal Home
02
16 places · Semi-independent
Active · Second-stage accommodation

Y Communal Home

A communal setting where residents take greater responsibility for daily living while remaining connected to professional support.

  • Private rooms and shared spaces
  • Independent-living development
  • Move-on preparation
Y
03
2 places · Independent
Active · Independent accommodation

Y Studio Flat

A third-stage setting for a household ready to live independently while remaining connected to YMCA Malta’s multidisciplinary support.

  • Independent household living
  • Continued professional connection
  • Transition towards community housing
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04
10 planned places
Planned expansion · Semi-independent

Dar Simon Soler

A developing residential setting designed to extend semi-independent accommodation, with attention to older adults and people living with disabilities.

  • Accessible residential environment
  • Specialised pathway support
  • Expansion from 52 to 62 beds
How the pathway works

From referral to sustainable move-on.

01

Referral and assessment

The team considers the person’s circumstances, level of need, available capacity and suitability for the residential pathway.

02

Safety and stabilisation

Immediate needs are addressed and an individual plan begins to identify priorities, strengths and barriers.

03

Independence

Residents work on practical, personal and social goals that support greater autonomy and housing readiness.

04

Move-on and aftercare

The pathway continues beyond accommodation through planned transition and connection with aftercare support.

Support around the person

Accommodation connected to care.

Residential support adapts to individual circumstances and is delivered through coordinated work across YMCA Malta’s wider ecosystem.

Care planningIndividual goals, reviews and coordinated intervention.
Psychosocial supportProfessional assistance with personal and relational barriers.
Daily living skillsSupport with routines, budgeting and household responsibility.
Family supportAttention to the needs of parents, children and family relationships.
Housing and employmentPractical preparation for sustainable community living.
Aftercare connectionContinuity of support following residential move-on.
Working in partnership

Professional, licensed and accountable care.

YMCA Malta’s residential services operate in partnership with the Ministry for Social Policy and Children’s Rights and within the standards of Malta’s regulated social-care framework.

Licensed Social Care Provider
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Seeking residential support

Speak with our team.

Accommodation depends on assessment, programme suitability and available capacity. Contact YMCA Malta to discuss a referral or request further information.

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