Bendigo

Referrals

We accept referrals from a wide range of sources including but not limited to family members, family friends, schools, teachers, general practitioners, social workers, youth workers, community support groups and emergency accommodation providers.

Please email your completed referral form to [email protected] 

To be eligible for the St John of God Horizon House program, you must satisfy the following criteria to ensure we are able to provide the support required:

• homeless or at serious risk of homelessness
• aged 16 to 22 years old
• willing to work towards receiving a wage or obtaining Centrelink payments
• willing to contribute towards their share of rent and utilities
• willing to participate in daily activities as agreed in their individual support plan for example school, work (voluntary), courses and counselling
• prepared to abide by the no smoking rule
• no current significant issues with alcohol and/or substance abuse.

All St John of God Horizon House residents must be willing to work with us to obtain urgent ambulance cover.

Contact information (during office hours only)

For further information and referrals, please contact our Support Co-ordinator:

Tel: (03) 5443 7241
Mobile: 0419 158 191
Email: [email protected]

Crisis accommodation and after hours assistance

We do not provide short-term, crisis accommodation.

If you require crisis services please call Front Yard Youth Services. The service is available between 9.00am and 8.00pm Monday to Friday and 9.00am and 6.00pm on weekends and public holidays.

Tel: (03) 9614 3688