Homelessness
Homelessness is more prominent then we know. Rough sleepers that we see on the street only make up 9% of the homeless population. There are many homeless individuals who move from one temporary place to another, whether on friends couches or in crisis accommodation.
Homelessness Support
Save the Children (Indigenous Specialist Service)
(08) 9267 3900
Albany Youth Support Association
(08) 9842 2082
Association for Services to Torture and Trauma Survivors
(08) 9227 2700
Outcare Reconnect (specialist provider - youth leaving detention)
(08) 6263 8622
Parkerville Reconnect (North East Metro)
(08) 9235 7062
Accordwest (Bunbury)
(08) 9721 3511
Community Mental Health Supported Accommodation service providers
Richmond Wellbeing
Residential permanent community based, home-like environment for individuals with high support needs as an alternative to permanent hospitalisation. 24/7 hours staffing support in a mental health recovery framework towards transitioning to more independent community living arrangements where appropriate for an individual. They need independent living skills.
1800 742 466
admin@rw.org.au
https://www.rw.org.au/supported-accommodation/
St Bartholomew's House (St Bart's)
St Bart's Respite Accommodation Units are available in three locations Midland, Medina and Cannington and provide short term respite care for adults living with a mental illness. These facilities are duplexes with six single rooms, staff are on site throughout the day to assist with daily living. Potential residents for this service must be referred by a recognised health service
(08) 9323 5100
reception@stbarts.org.au
https://stbarts.org.au/accommodation-units
Vinnies Mental Health Services
Based in Woodbridge the transitional mixed gender
facility with two room
(1 bedroom) apartments, staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by appropriate
skilled and trained staff providing personal care support with a mental
health recovery focus towards transitioning to independent living
arrangements.
(08) 9374 3200
https://www.vinnies.org.au/
UnitingCare West
Based in the Northern suburbs UnitingCare West provide accommodation to people who have a diagnosed persistent mental health illness and support is provided to help maintain and retain tenancy.
1300 663 298
hello@unitingcarewest.org.au
https://www.unitingcarewest.org.au/
Foundation Housing
Based in the Metropolitan area Foundation Housing provide accommodation to people who have a diagnosed persistent mental health illness and support is provided to help maintain and retain tenancy.
(08) 9422 0700
admin@foundationhousing.org.au
https://foundationhousing.org.au/
Casson Homes
Long term accommodation and in-reach psychosocial support as required at the individual's residence. Independent living skills required.
(08) 9328 8422
natalie@cassonhomes.com.au
https://www.cassonhomes.com.au/
Psychiatric Hostels provide personal care support for long stay residents 24 hours 7 days a week including full board and catering.
Honeybrook Lodge
42 John Street, Midland
(08) 9250 5225
honeybrook@roshana.com.au
Salisbury Home
19-21 James St, Guildford
(08) 9279 2496
salisburyhomeperth@gmail.com
St Jude's Hostel
26-34 Swan Street, East Guildford
(08) 9279 4343
info@stjudes.com.au
Romily House
19 Shenton Road, Claremont
(08) 9384 3324
joanne@mediwest.com.au
Casson Homes
5 Woodville St, North Perth
(08) 9328 8422
natalie@cassonhomes.com.au
BP Luxury Care
22 The Crescent, Maddington
(08) 9459 8882
bpluxurycare@roshana.com.au
Youth Housing Options and Pathways Program (YHOPP)
is a youth housing program in partnership with Anglicare NT, supporting young people through accommodation, case management and living skills.
(08) 8936 0520
Youth Futures
For young people experiencing financial stress our Emergency Relief program offers essential items. We deliver this service from three locations;
Joondalup
For individuals aged 15-24, living in the City of Joondalup, Wanneroo or Stirling we can provide food, toiletries and SmartRiders. Emergency Relief can be accessed up to three times every 12 months.
How to access:
Call us on 9300 2677 (Mon-Fri 9 am - 4 pm) to make an appointment. Appointments are scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays between 1 pm and 2.30 pm.
Address:
Suite 1, Joondalup Lotteries House, 70 Davidson Tce Joondalup.
Fremantle
For individuals aged 15-25 Emergency Relief can be accessed at Youth Place in Fremantle up to three times every 12 months. Assistance is provided in the form of supermarket vouchers and SmartRiders.
How to access:
Walk-ins accepted Monday-Friday between 8 am and 4 pm.
Address:
Suites 105-108. 1st Floor, Wesley Central. 24 Market St, Fremantle.
Midland
For individuals aged 15-24 living in the City of Swan, Emergency Relief can be accessed in the form of food and toiletry hampers from Swan City Youth Service.
How to access:
Call 08 9274 3488 between 10 am and 7 pm Monday to Friday to arrange an appointment.
Address:
12 Padbury Terrace, Midland
TINOCA
TINOCA provides short-term accommodation for young people aged 15-19 who are experiencing homelessness or are unable to stay in their family home. Located in Perth's northern suburbs, TINOCA is able to support six young people at any given time, with residents being able to stay anywhere from one night up to three months depending on their situation.
During their stay young people are provided with all the essentials such as nutritious meals, warm showers and toiletries. A Youth Worker is also on-site at all times to provide residents with support in a variety of areas such as;
- Developing independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning and budgeting
- Accessing education or employment
- Achieving family reunification (where appropriate)
- Developing a plan for securing longer term accommodation, and
- Accessing other support services e.g. mental health.
A Drug Education and Support Worker is also located onsite to help young people address any drug and alcohol misuse.
Referrals:
Referrals are accepted 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Please call 9307 4520.
Any referrals from a third party must be made with consent from the young person.