Events
Homelessness Forum (act)
Homelessness: It’s About You, Can we halve Canberra by 2020? As Canberra celebrates its Centenary, homelessness remains a key civic challenge. A part of the Centenary of Canberra, the forum raises the profile of poverty and homelessness in our community. Can we find new solutions and new approaches by looking afresh at homelessness in Canberra? More...
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Samaritan House
Samaritan House has provided support and accommodation to single men in the Canberra region since 1995. It is currently the only provider of crisis accommodation for single men in the ACT and experiences a huge demand on its twelve bedrooms. We are a central hub for homeless men in the ACT, and prioritise support to men with complex and multiple needs. The house is a large group property on the north side of Canberra with a staff team that is available twenty four hours a day. We have great relationships with various external agencies and a solid volunteer base assisting our guests with information, group work, skills training as well as a sympathetic ear to listen to their story.

Samaritan Services
Funded by ACT Health, this program is linked to Samaritan House. It provides longer-term accommodation and intensive support for those with a diagnosed mental illness. A priority area is those that are exiting institutions, such as the Canberra Gaol (Alexander Maconochie Centre) and the Psychiatric Services Ward. The focus of the service is on supporting the needs of our guests to ensure longer-term stability and independence.
For more information on these services, contact:
Phone: (02) 6284 5150
Email: samhouse@svdp-cg.org.au


