Useful resources for homelessness and crisis
This page provides useful links and resources which may be of assistance to people experiencing homelessness or crisis.
Resources
Financial and legal support
Homelessness service providers
- Entrypoint Perth free assessment and referral service for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
- WA Reconnect Providers support for 12 - 21 year olds and their families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
- WA Connect search for crisis accommodation providers near you.
Government resources
Advocacy
Mental and physical health
- My Health Care Options explore options available from the WA Primary Health Alliance
- Green Book directory of alcohol, other drugs and mental health service providers
- My Services directory for immediate help with mental health, alcohol or drug support
- Think Mental Health free mental health information and resources.
Find support services near you
Members of our community may be experiencing difficulties and need some extra support. As rental prices continue to rise, more and more people are sleeping rough. It is important that the community is aware of support is available. Everyone needs extra support at one time or another.
Below is a map showing the support services available to people located within the City of Stirling. These services may be geographically located within the City, service people within the City or operate online (current as of June 2023). Please use this map to search for supports services near you.
Please refer to 'how to use the map' for information about the types of search categories available.
How to use the map
The search categories you can use in this map are:
- Communication - public phones, Wi-Fi
- Aboriginal & TSI supports – diabetes, employment, alcohol & drug counselling.
- Mental Health – mental health consultations, web chat, email counselling
- Multicultural Services – disability support, budgeting, accommodation
- Disability Support – respite, therapy, accommodation, employment
- Medical/counselling – grief support, alcohol & drug services, healthcare services
- Legal services - family, criminal, fines, debts, and protection matters.
- Financial counselling - budgeting, debt stress, overdue bills,
- Day Centres – seniors care, group activities, food, clothing, referrals
- Women’s Refuge & Support – housing, outreach, counselling, safety planning
- Housing support/transitional – tenant rights, landlord disputes, supported housing.
- Food & clothing – food parcels, second hand clothing and household items
- Hygiene – laundry and showers
- Crisis accommodation – referrals, overnight accommodation, food, clothing
Search the map and find where these supports are located or available in four easy steps:
- Place your cursor in the section ‘service required’.
- Start to type and select your category from any of those listed above.
- Click on the magnifying glass to bring up your search results.
- Click on any of the services listed to find out the location, contact details and more information about the service.