The Intensive Home Based Outreach Program offers a pathway out of homelessness for people who have a mental illness and complex needs.

The program is for people who

• Experience a psychiatric disability or who have a history of involvement with mental
• health services
• Are homeless and eligible for public housing
• Who have complex needs
• Who are over 18 years old
• Have needs currently not being met by other services
• Who are open to entering into an ongoing support plan.

This program offers:

• Flexible, intensive and individually tailored assertive outreach support
• Access to transitional housing during the program
• Assistant for people to secure long-term housing and to improve their health and wellbeing

The program worker will develop a plan with the individual to address the individual goals. Some of the issues the program can assist with include: legal, financial, accommodation, health, social isolation and recreation

This program is funded by the Department of Human Services. There are no fees charged by the Program. A contribution may be requested for some activities/items arranged by your Community support Worker.

Referrals

• People can self refer.
• Referrals can be made by any organisation.
• Contact the program staff for details on 8327 1700