Sobering Up Shelter & Connectors
The Sobering Up Shelter (SUS) provides a protected and supportive place for adults affected by drugs and alcohol. The site is also base for the Connectors Bus and WASP project.
Sobering Up Shelter
Funded by the WA Mental Health Commission
The Sobering Up Shelter (SUS) is for adults affected by drug and alcohol and is a safe place to sleep off intoxication. SUS accepts people from Wyndham Police, Connectors and by voluntary referral or walk ins.
Operating hours
Monday - Saturday morning 4:00pm - 7:00am
Open every week, all year round
We provide
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Temporary overnight accommodation
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17 beds (12 men & 5 women)
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Overnight supervision
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Breakfast for clients
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Advice and support, including referrals to other programs and services
The Wyndham AOD Support Project (WASP) operates out of the Sobering Up Shelter. Case managers work with clients who stay overnight and provide follow-up support in the community.
WASP is excited to launch a new diversionary music program, targeting Wyndham youth, 7 Mile Rehab residents and men at the Wyndham Work Camp.
WASP has three key focus areas:
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Develop AOD organisational awareness and staff capability
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Improve AOD service delivery via case management
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Empower client recovery and develop community AOD awareness
Wyndham AOD Support Project (WASP)
Funded through Binarri-binyja yarrawoo Aboriginal Corporation
Connectors
(Aboriginal Community Connectors Program)
Funded by the WA Department of Communities
Connectors is transport program that helps people get where they need to go.
It aims to reduce the number of Aboriginal people in contact with the justice system, prevent crime and victimisation in Aboriginal communities, and ensure coordination with community support and law enforcement services.
Call 0429 532 592 for a pick-up.
Operating Hours
Monday 7:30am - 3:00pm
Tuesday - Friday 7:30am - 7:00pm