Our Values and Behaviour

Research show that 50% of people who are homeless are women

Up to 60 women a month need the services of our Emergency Program

Women experiencing homelessness require specialist support services to cater for their particular needs

A large proportion of the homeless population is affected by mental illness

Catherine House – Emergency Housing Projects

 

Catherine House has two types of supported accommodation programs available to clients namely:

Emergency Supported Accommodation Program - One House

  • 24 hour 7 days a week on-site staff
  • 16 clients
  • Individual bedrooms
  • Shared lounges, bathrooms and laundry facilities
  • Full Board
  • Stay up to one month, occasionally longer for specific reasons
  • Outreach Worker available upon exit
  • Case Management approach
  • Visiting Services: Free Legal Clinic, RDNS, Centrelink

If you would like to support the work of this Program click here
If you would like more information please see our latest Annual Report.

Transitional Supported Accommodation Programs - 15 Houses

Two programs: the Moving On Program and the Recovery Program. In either program clients can stay for up to one year.


1. Moving On Program – Two styles of accommodation

Independent Living Units and Town Houses

  • Two staff on-site Monday to Friday – Case Management approach
  • Two bedroom units/town houses
  • Children can stay for short periods
  • Fully self-contained

Rooming House

  • 12 large bedrooms each with an ensuite bathroom
  • On three levels
  • Communal lounge, kitchen and dining area on each floor
  • Communal garden
  • Does not accommodate children

If you would like to support the work of this Program click here
If you would like more information please see our latest Annual Report.


2. Recovery Program - Specialist Mental Health Program

  • 24 hour 7 days a week on-site staff
  • 12 clients
  • 7 clients live in one house with full board; 5 clients live independently with support
  • Intensive Initial Case Management and Personal Support
  • Successful Transfer Strategies
  • Increased Responsibilities – Recovery Model
  • Inter-dependent Pathways Program
  • Integration into Wider Community Activities
  • Consumer Participation
  • Wellbeing Program
  • Crisis Management and Relapse Prevention
  • Outreach Service.

Flexibility and adaptability are key aspects when working with consumers to develop case plans that promote, and encourage, recovery in mental health.

If you would like to support the work of this Program click here
If you would like more information please see our latest Annual Report.