Homelessness

You can get help from services in the ACT that help people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

They can support you with the help you need right now and to plan for the long term.

Housing services

OneLink

OneLink are a good place to call first.

They will talk to you about what you need and what your options are. They can also help connect you to the services you need.

Onelink can also refer you to:

• Youth Housing Support Services if you're 15 to 25 and homeless or at risk of homelessness. They can help you find a safe and affordable place to stay.
• Street to Home temporary accommodation if you're homeless. They also help you find health care and help with Centrelink and Medicare paperwork.
• crisis accommodation and support services if you or your family is at risk of, or experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence.

Free meals and food

Early Morning Centre

Free breakfast served weekdays.

Monday to Friday: 7:30 am to 8:30 am

Canberra City Uniting Church
Northbourne Avenue, Canberra City

Blue Door Drop-in Centre

Drop in for a coffee and talk with one of the friendly volunteers.

Monday to Friday: 8:00 am to 1:30 pm

Hot lunch served at 12:00 pm

Ainslie Village
23 Quick St, Campbell

The Roadhouse

Dinner every day except Friday.

Monday and Wednesday: 3:00 pm to 5.45 pm

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: 4:00 pm to 5.45 pm

Griffin Centre
Genge Street, Canberra City

Call 02 6234 7600

Vinnie's Night Patrol

Sandwiches, snacks, tea and coffee served from 2 vans at multiple locations.

Visit Vinnies website for locations

Healthcare

Chat to Pat mobile clinic

The Chat to Pat mobile clinic has GPs, mental health and drug and alcohol counsellors.

Visit the Chat to Pat website for locations

Early Morning Centre

Alcohol and drug counselling, health support and help for your pets.

Monday to Friday: 9:00 am to 11:30 am

Community Hub facilities open 9:00 am to 2:00 pm weekdays and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm weekends.

Free clothing, blankets and personal care

Vinnie's Night Patrol

Warm clothing, blankets and sleeping bags. They can also give you soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes and other personal care products.

Visit Vinnies website for locations.

Showers and laundry

You can get free showers and free laundry services at locations around the ACT.

Free mobile laundry

Orange Sky free mobile laundry travels to locations around the ACT and Queanbeyan. Times and locations change, so check online for free mobile laundry locations.

Free showers

Check the Free Meal Laundry Shower guide on the Volunteering ACT website.

Domestic and family violence support services

If you're experiencing domestic, family or sexual violence, you can get help to find somewhere to stay or support to stay safe at home.

There are also services that can help you if you're experiencing financial hardship, including financial abuse.

Find domestic and family violence support services.

Help with renting

You can get:

• help to keep your rental home from the Supportive Tenancies Service
• help to manage your debt from Care Financial Counselling Service
• legal advice Legal Aid or Canberra Community Law.