This is not a crisis accommodation service. If you require crisis services please contact Link2home on 1800 152 152.
Our approach to supporting people with mental health challenges who are experiencing homelessness
St John of God Casa Venegas supports people whose mental wellbeing and housing have been impacted by trauma, illness or life challenges in New South Wales.
We provide a safe and stable home alongside a trauma-informed, recovery-based model of care. This means support is shaped around what each person wants to achieve whether that’s improving health, reconnecting with family, building life skills or finding a permanent home.
Our caregivers work alongside residents to set goals, strengthen independence and reconnect with community, helping people move forward with dignity, stability and hope.
Our Community Services Charter outlines your rights and responsibilities and explains what you can expect when engaging with St John of God Casa Venegas.
Specialised services
- Safe, fully furnished and affordable temporary housing
- Regular visits from a dedicated caregiver for goal-setting and personalised support
- Support to improve mental and physical wellbeing
- Help to access and coordinate health care through GPs and case managers
- Assistance navigating Centrelink, housing and NDIS, including advocacy where needed
- Support to develop independent living and life skills
- Help to connect with education, employment, recreation and social activities
- Community connection and pathways to long-term housing
- After-hours on-call support.
Accessing support
To access our services, you will need a referral from a Mental Health professional. Once we receive the form, a caregiver will contact you to see if the program is a good fit. If it looks suitable, we’ll let you know if a place is available.
Eligibility
- Have a current diagnosed mental health condition
- Be at risk of homelessness or currently homelessness
- Be between 18-60 years old Have exhibited 3-6 months of drug and alcohol abstinence (if previous history of misuse)
- Be registered with the Department of Housing or demonstrates a capacity to re-enter private accommodation.
Referrals
Mental Health professionals must complete a referral form and submit it via email or fax (see contact details below).
Contact St John of God Casa Venegas
Phone: (02) 9715 9231
Email: [email protected]
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Locations
New South Wales
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Accreditation
This service is accredited against the QIC Health and Community Services Standards demonstrating our commitment to providing the best quality services for everyone we serve.
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