Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Service
Patient information
The Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Service (HOPS) provides mental health services to adults who are experiencing mental health issues and are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. We are part of the Alfred Mental and Addiction Health service.
What we do
HOPS aims to provide excellent care to everyone who needs it. We adapt our approach to meet the needs of each individual.
Our team provides:
- Psychiatric assessment and treatment
- Clinical case management
- Family and carer support
- Specialist allied health interventions
We work with you, your family and the community to reduce the impact of mental illness. We strive to improve your quality of life and promote your recovery.
We also support clients accessing homelessness services including Sacred Heart Mission and Launch Housing South Bank.
Who we care for
Adults aged between 25-64 years who live locally.
How to access this clinic
Referral from your GP
Your doctor can call us to organise for you to access this service.
We also accept phone referrals for this service via the Navigations Intake Team.
- Phone: (03) 9076 9888
- After hours emergency: 1300 363 746
Clinic times
| Day | Campus | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | St Kilda Rd Clinic | 8.00am - 4.30pm |
| Tuesday | St Kilda Rd Clinic | 8.00am - 4.30pm |
| Wednesday | St Kilda Rd Clinic | 8.00am - 4.30pm |
| Thursday | St Kilda Rd Clinic | 8.00am - 4.30pm |
| Friday | St Kilda Rd Clinic | 8.00am - 4.30pm |
Clinic consultants
- Dr Viola Luk: Psychiatry
Resources
All patient resourcesMental Health Australia
The peak, national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector.
Mental Health First Aid
First aid information and courses teaching simple, practical first aid skills for helping those experiencing mental health problems.
Launch Housing
One of Victoria’s largest providers of housing and homelessness support services.
Sacred Heart Mission
Find out more about the services offered by Sacred Heart Mission to combat homelessness
The Salvation Army - Homelessness Support Services
Find out about the support services offered by The Salvation Army in Victoria.
Uniting
Find out about services offered for those experiencing poverty and homelessness
In Case Of An Emergency, Call 000