Support Services Available in SA

Helping those Experiencing Homelessness Towards a Brighter Future

About
According to the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics, approximately 7,428 people were experiencing homelessness in South Australia. This number has been on the rise since 2016 due to many factors such as rising inflation and housing prices. The aim of this website is to give a summarised knowledge of the services that are available in Adelaide to those without a home.
Hutt St Centre
About Us: A charity organisation with a mission to advocate and empower people who are at risk of experiencing homelessness to help them re-build their lives.

Address:
258 Hutt St, Adelaide SA 5000

Open Hours: 
7:30am- 4:30pm (Mon-Fri)
7-9am (Sat)

Contact: 08 8418 2500

Services: Showers, meals and phone access on premises as well as medical, financial, housing and employment outreach services.

Website:
 https://www.huttstcentre.org.au/
Fred's Van
About Us: A charity that provides free nourishment  and companionship to those in need.

Address:
Sun-Tue, Thurs: Hemming's Park, Gawler Place
Wed: 34 Whitmore square

Open Hours: 
6pm (Sun-Tue)
6:30pm (Wed)
7pm (Thurs)

Contact: 1300 729 202 (Mon-Fri 9am-1pm)

Services: Meals, blankets, toiletries, hot-beverages and snacks.

Website: https://www.vinnies.org.au/sa/find-help/freds-van-meal-service
Men's Crisis Centre
About Us: A charity organisation that aims to help men break the cycle of homelessness through support dedicated to securing long-term accommodation.

Address:
22 Whitmore Square, Ivaritji SA 5000

Open Hours: 
Open 24 hours

Contact: 08 8231 2250

Services: Short-term emergency accommodation, meals in the morning and evening, showers, toiletries and safe storage for personal belongings.  It also provides guests with referrals to cause management services to help gain long-term accommodation.

Website: https://www.vinnies.org.au/sa/find-help/homelessness-services
Women's Crisis Centre
About Us: A charity organisation that aims to help women who live in poor conditions or suffer from domestic violence to find a safe child-friendly place to stay.

Address:
Due to the circumstances of most members, the location is only disclosed to those who contact the centre.

Open Hours: 
Open 24 hours

Contact: 
1800 003 308 or 1800 737 732

Services: Short-term emergency accommodation, meals, serviced rooms,  kitchen and laundry facilities, children's play room and computer access for guests. Assistance is also offered with transport and childminding.

Website: https://www.vinnies.org.au/sa/find-help/homelessness-services
Salvation Army
About Us: A charity organisation that aims to support those experiencing homelessness to overcome addiction and attain a healthy lifestyle.

Address:
62 Whitmore Square, Adelaide SA 5000

Open Hours: 
Open 24 hours

Contact: (08) 8110 8500

Services: A 'Sobbering-Up' unit that provides level of intoxication assessment, advocacy and referral for clients seeking accommodation, and encourages clients to overcome addiction.

Website: https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/locations/south-australia/towards-independence/
Human Appeal
About Us: A charity organisation that provides relief with an international focus to fight against poverty and injustice.

Address:
307 Wright St, Adelaide SA 5000

Open Hours: 
9am-5pm (Mon-Fri)

Contact: (08) 7200 2882

Services: Social and educational projects for local and international communities. It focuses on addressing the gap between emergency relief and long-term sustainable solutions.

Website: https://www.humanappeal.org.au/about/