Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Service
For people aged 18 years and over
The Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Service (HOPS) provides comprehensive mental health assessment, treatment and support to adult clients who are experiencing mental health issues and are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
What we do
Our team provides:
- psychiatric assessment and treatment
- clinical case management
- family and carer support
- specialist allied health interventions
We work in partnership with you, your family and the community to reduce the impact of mental illness, improve your quality of life and promote your recovery. We aim to deliver excellent quality care that is accessible to all and sensitive to the diversity of our community.
We also work in partnership with local homeless services Sacred Heart Mission and Launch South Bank to provide secondary consultation and assessment to clients that are accessing their services.
Who we care for
Clients are aged between 18-64 years and live within the Alfred Psychiatry catchment area. This includes the City of Port Phillip, City of Stonnington, part of the City of Glen Eira as well as part of the City of Melbourne, predominantly the Southbank area.
How to access this clinic
Referral from your GP
Your doctor can call us to organise for you to access this service.
Clinic times
Day | Campus | Time |
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Monday | 8.00am - 4.30pm | |
Tuesday | 8.00am - 4.30pm | |
Wednesday | 8.00am - 4.30pm | |
Thursday | 8.00am - 4.30pm | |
Friday | 8.00am - 4.30pm |
Clinic consultants
- Dr Julian Freidin: Psychiatry
Resources
All patient resources-
Mental Health Australia
The peak, national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector
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Mental Health First Aid
First aid information and courses for mental health problems
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Launch Housing
One of Victoria’s largest providers of housing and homelessness support services.
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Sacred Heart Mission
Find out more about the services offered by Sacred Heart Mission to combat homelessness
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The Salvation Army - Crisis Support Services
Find out about the support services offered by The Salvation Army in Victoria.
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The Salvation Army - Health Services
Find out about the health services offered by the Access Health Program.
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Prahran Mission
Find out about services offered for those experiencing poverty and homelessness.