I am advised:
Services for people with mental illness or substance use problems in the
Hunter New England Local Health District are available to all members of the
community, regardless of their living situation.
The District works with a number of local organisations that offer outreach
assistance. This ensures that those who have been identified as requiring
further assistance in the community receive the help they need.
These organisations include:
- The Matthew Talbot Centre in Wickham, which provides assertive Outreach
Services for men to the local government areas of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
through the St Vincent de Paul Society.
- Nova Outreach Services and Housing Services for Women.
- Reach Newcastle runs a homeless outreach service every Friday night at the
Hamilton Clock Tower on Beaumont Street, Hamilton. The service offers a free
barbecue, water, hygiene items, weekend survival packs and referrals to health
organisations.
The Hunter New England Mental Health Service also makes referrals to
privately owned and operated boarding houses in various Newcastle locations.
The Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HAS!) provides stable and
secure accommodation linked to support services including, accommodation
support, clinical care and support for people with a mental illness or
disorder. Although not specifically a homelessness program, individuals who are
homeless can access the HAS! program by self-referral or referral by a support
agency.
Additionally, the Hunter New England Local Health District Drug and Alcohol
Clinical Services operates an intake line and provides counselling services
specific to Wallsend on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Information about mental
health services for the Hunter New England Local Health District is available
at www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au.
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