Homelessness support

Health Services

We can support you with a range of medical needs, including:

• sexual, mental and general health
• immunisations
• wound care
• nutrition
• child development and health checks
• care for women who are pregnant or have a new baby
• referrals to other services.

Alcohol and other drug (AOD) services

If your alcohol or other drug use is causing problems, we can help. This service may be useful if:

• you are concerned about your current use
• you have stopped using but feel at risk of starting again
• a family member’s drug use is impacting on you
• your drug use is impacting on your mental health and wellbeing
• you are pregnant and concerned about alcohol or drug use
• you would like us to offer counselling for your family members.

Streetlink values the role of families and guardians within the care and support of young people, and where safe and appropriate, will endeavour to connect with family throughout service provision.

In addition, we offer:

• assessment
• case management
• information and education.

This program operates within the City of Salisbury from Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. We can see you at home, at school, at another public place or at our office in Salisbury.

This service is funded through the Commonwealth Government Department of Social Services.

Ruby’s is for young people who:

• are at home but at risk of leaving or being kicked out because of conflict
• are staying in and out of home (eg spending some nights at home and some nights with friends, with extended family or elsewhere)
• haven’t stayed at home for a while, but aren’t receiving an independent income from Centrelink, and are interested in returning home.

The program is available to young people who need a safe place to stay while your family works together to address problems at home. ‘Family’ can include grandparents or other members of your extended family.

Ruby’s accommodation provides 24-hour support and supervision, with houses in Enfield (four beds), Thebarton (six beds), Edwardstown (five beds) and Mount Gambier (five beds).

This service is funded through the Department for Communities and Social Inclusion.