Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Services (HOPS)

About this service

Provides mental health outreach for people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness and have serious mental health illness. It also connects with and supports people who are using the partnership agency services (Hanover Southbank, Sacred Heart Mission, The Alfred Hospital).

    • Service name

      Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Services (HOPS)

    • Service address

      Level 3, 609 St Kilda Road St Kilda VIC 3182
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    • Phone

      9076 9888 (ask for Central Intake)

    • Urgency levels

      Urgent Help, Direct Help, Some Help

    • Service area

      City of Glen Eira, City of Port Phillip, City of Stonnington

    • Service hours

      Mon to Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm

    • Age group

      18 - 64 years

    • Eligibility criteria

      Must live in Glen Eira (north of North Road), Port Phillip or Stonnington
      If a young person is under 25 years initially contact Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS)

    • Interpreters

      Yes but requires booking in advance

    • Service type

      INDIVIDUAL

    • Costs

      No Costs

    • Disability access

      Yes

    • Drop in service

      No

    • Outreach

      Yes

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    • Participation length

      As required

    • Participation type

      Voluntary and also provides treatment as directed under the Mental Health Act

    • Secondary consult

      Yes

    • Staff profile

      Qualified staff

    • Who can refer

      Anyone

    • Referral mode

      No

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