Shelter is a basic human right everyone should have access to

 

Homelessness Support

Shelter is a basic human right everyone should have access to.

As a partner in the Country North Homelessness Alliance, funded by the Department of Human Services, we work alongside SA Housing Authority to support people facing homelessness on the Lower Eyre Peninsula.

This support includes providing or coordinating living skills, transport, mental health, medical, legal support, housing, furniture, budgeting support, education and drug and alcohol support.

Key aspects of this service includes:

  • Providing quality support to people in the community facing barriers to the most basic of human rights of shelter.

  • Undertaking a collaborative approach to investigating the housing and emergency accommodation options for single people in the Lower Eyre region.

  • Providing early intervention and outreach services aimed at engaging those most in need of support.

  • Maintaining community awareness regarding issues faced by people who become homeless or are at risk of homelessness.

Youthaven

Youthaven is a Youth Crisis Accommodation facility for young people 15-17 years of age. We provide emergency accommodation and an emphasis on life skills, learning to be independent and family reunification if possible.

Code Red and Code Blue

Code Red and Code Blue responses to extreme weather aim to reduce the harmful effects on people rough sleeping by:

  • connecting them with support services

  • providing additional services including extended operating hours for services, increased shelter options, additional food services, sunscreen etc.

SA Housing Authority coordinates Code Red and Code Blue extreme weather responses across South Australia in partnership with other service providers.

When a Code Red or Code Blue response is activated, the WCYCS team will visit known rough sleeper locations to make people aware of the supports available to them. If you are interested in volunteering for the Code Red and Blue outreach please fill in an Expression of Interest form.

Call 8683 0072
Email wcycs@wcycs.com.au

Code Blue outreach

Code Blue outreach.

Code Red outreach.