Service Name:	Homeless Helpline
Parent Organisation:	Department of Housing and Works
Address:	605 Wellington St PERTH 6000
Telephone:	9476 2461, 9476 2464
Fax:	9476 2499
Freecall:	1800 065 892 (transferred to Salvation Army Careline after hours)
Email:	city@dhw.wa.gov.au
Web site:	http://www.homelessness.dhw.wa.gov.au/
Contact:	Homeless Helpline Officers
Service Description:	A central contact point, to assist homeless people to find crisis accommodation and to provide guidance to those seeking longer-term accommodation. Liaises with relevant agencies to access emergency accommodation and links clients to appropriate services.  Advises homeless clients on housing assistance options such as a Homeswest Bond Assistance Loan to access private rental accommodation; Wesley Homelink for assistance in identifying and securing accommodation (subject to eligibility criteria); Ruah Tenancy Support Service for clients who need support to maintain a private rental tenancy and, where appropriate, assists in determining eligibility for Homeswest accommodation. Does not provide emergency housing or assist with searching for housing for clients.
Eligibility:	Homeless or at risk of homelessness
Cost:	No cost
Length of Stay (if applicable):	N/A
Keywords:	Helpline, Emergency Short Term Accommodation, Medium/Long Term Accommodation
Target Group(s):	Adults, Families and Young People, Women and Children Escaping Domestic Violence
Funding Program:	Department of Housing and Works