Street Law Outreach Program Each Monday, Canberra Community Law attends the Early Morning Centre for the Street Law Outreach Program. Through the Street Law Outreach Program, people who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness are able to access free and confidential legal advice and casework assistance. Canberra Community Law can provide the following assistance: explain the law to you
Alcohol & Other Drug Education and Case Management Each week, CAHMA attends the EMC for the Alcohol & Other Drug Education and Case Management outreach program. CAHMA (Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation and Advocacy) is a peer-based drug user support group, run by people and for people who use, or have used, illicit drugs. The team can provide support and information as
Mobilise clothing stall Guests of the Early Morning Centre can access free clothes from the Mobilise clothing stall. Mobilise is a national charity aiming to develop solutions and provide assistance for those experiencing homelessness. With hundreds of volunteers around the country, Mobilise provides outreach support in Victoria, NSW, South Australia & the ACT. Mobilise volunteers offer companionship and functional care to people
Haircuts for EMC Guests EMC guests are able to get free haircuts thanks to not-for-profit organisation, Hair Aid. Hair Aid works with local community organisations that support people in need, providing people with the gift of a free haircut. With the first visit in April 2021, Hair Aid continue to make regular visits to the EMC. Hair Aid visits are held from
Twice a month, Care Financial Outreach visits at the EMC to provide free and confidential financial assistance.
Chat to PAT Free primary health care services Thanks to funding from the ACT Government, Directions Health Services staff provide free primary health care services every Monday at the EMC, from PAT, the Mobile Health Clinic. PAT (Pathways to Assistance and Treatment) provides an array of support including medical, nursing, counselling and mental health services. All services are completely confidential. Who
Vinnies Street to Home Outreach Program Each week, Vinnies visits the EMC for the Street to Home outreach program. The Vinnies Street to Home outreach program supports people who are sleeping rough and/or experiencing chronic, long-term homelessness. Street to Home offers both case management and assertive outreach to assist people who are experiencing chronic homelessness, with a focus on physical health, mental
The Early Morning Centre hosts the Naloxone Overdose Response workshop, delivered by CAHMA.
Pets in the Park Canberra provide free vet services for pets belonging to people who are experiencing homelessness.
Canberra Homeless Connect Canberra Homeless Connect is a one-stop-shop for people in the Canberra community who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness. The event focuses on the wellbeing and protection of vulnerable people by connecting them with service providers and a supportive community. Canberra Homeless Connect 2019 Canberra Homeless Connect 2019 was held at the Early Morning Centre on Thursday,