Calvary Youth Services Mandurah
Calvary Youth Services provides crisis accommodation for 15- to 25-year-olds who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, providing a range of services including a Case Management Program which includes Living Skills development, a Transitional Housing Program with medium term accommodation in the Mandurah area, as well as a Drug Education Support Program.
how we help
Support for our young people
LOCATION: Our home is situated in central Mandurah close to all amenities and public transport. The service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and we can accommodate up to 7 residents aged 15 to 25 years.
ASSESSMENT PERIOD: Initial assessments can be done in person and over the phone. Once accommodated in the service the assessment period is based on individual needs.
LENGTH OF STAY: This is crisis accommodation only. The length of stay depends on your specific areas of crisis and how we support you.
HOW WE ASSIST: We are a service which is committed to assisting young people move from crisis situations into a lifestyle free from supporting agencies.
WHAT WE OFFER: We can help by offering a place of safe and secure accommodation. A place where you can, with the support of Youth Support Workers and other professionals, begin to rectify the problems that see you placed in this situation. We also offer recreation and other programs to bring balance to the Case Management Program.
CASE MANAGEMENT: We provide an intensive case management program that we encourage you to take part in to work out what is the best course of action for you.
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM: For those who successfully address their crisis issues but still need a certain level of support and are unable to secure independent accommodation, we may be able to offer a place in the Transitional Housing Program.
DRUG EDUCATION SUPPORT PROGRAM: Rediscovering You – Choose Wellness Choose You
An alcohol and drug educational program using a holistic approach encompassing trauma informed practices and a person-centered approach in supporting your past and present addictions, mental, physical, spiritual and cultural self.
EXTERNAL SUPPORT PROGRAM: Our agency also offers some external support which enables a young person to access our service for support but continue on their own journey whilst still maintaining independent accommodation.
This may be support, mentoring, referral to other agencies, use of telephone or internet.
THIS IS YOUR LIFE: We will not override your decisions but assist you, as and when it is necessary to access the varying options that may be available to assist you in your situation.
OUR AIM: Our aim is to create an environment which will help empower you to take responsibility for yourself and to support you to develop skills and a lifestyle to cope and succeed in the wider community.
who we are
About Calvary
Our vision
Young people in crisis achieve growth in confidence, opportunity and purpose for a successful future.
Our mission
Calvary is a Christian organisation, committed to providing safe, secure and supported accommodation to young people (between the ages of 15 and 25) experiencing, or at risk of homelessness. Our approach is holistic, inclusive, strengths based and future focused, empowering individuals to maximise their full potential to achieve healthy, sustainable life choices in their journey to independence.
Our values
Inclusivity
Calvary welcomes and embraces all young people respecting their individuality and diversity.
Collaboration
We commit to working collaboratively with other services and departments to achieve the shared goal of providing quality and supportive services to young people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
Professionalism
We operate ethically, with accountability and transparency in the provision of quality services with a commitment to continual improvement through professional development with a dedication to personal and professional growth.
Faith
To follow in the leadership of Jesus Christ as an example of love, mercy, compassion, forgiveness and hope in our approach to working effectively with all young people at risk. We believe that Prayer is powerful and through faith in God prayer can change circumstances.
Our thanks
The Board of Management, staff, and residents at Calvary Youth Services would like to thank the following organisations and individuals for their ongoing support:
- City of Mandurah – Community Association Grants
- Alcoa – PEACH Personnel Employed at Alcoa Charity Help grants
- Alcoa Volunteers Program
- Grill’d – Local Matters Program
- Local members of the community for making personal donations
Client referral
Agencies can download the Calvary Youth Services client referral form here.
links to services
Useful Contacts
Centrelink
Tuckey Street, Mandurah 6210
Choyces
www.choyces.org.au
Tel: (08) 9581 3365
Lot 41 (432) Lakes Road East, Greenfields 6210
Crisis Care (24 hours)
Tel: (08) 9223 1111
1800 199 008
Department of Child Protection & Family Support
Tel: (08) 9535 6688 / 13 62 40
Entry Point
Tel: 1800 124 684 / 6496 0001
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am–7pm; Sat 9am–5pm
Foodbank
www.foodbankwa.org.au
Tel: (08) 9581 9200
Unit 1 / 68 Reserve Drive, Mandurah
Halo Team Community OP Shop
www.haloteaminc.org.au
Tel: 9586 2245
3 Gibson St, Mandurah 6210
Headspace
www.headspace.org.au
Tel: 9544 5900
10c/327 Mandurah Tce, Mandurah 6210
Homeless Hot Line (24 hours)
Tel: (08) 9223 1111 / 1800 065 892
Housing Choices
www.housingchoices.org.au
Tel: 9534 0400
4 Stevenson St, Mandurah 6210
OVIS Community Services
www.ovis.org.au
Tel: 9520 8627
Palmerston
www.palmerston.org.au
Tel: (08) 9581 4010
91 Allnut St, Mandurah 6210
Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am – 5.00pm
Passages Resource Centre
www.passages.org.au
Tel: (08) 9583 5160
20 Davey St, Mandurah 6210
Peel Community Kitchen
www.peelcommunitykitchen.com.au
Tel: 0420 293 538
26 Sutton Street, Corner of Sutton & Gibson St., Mandurah 6210
Peel Youth Medical Services
www.gpdownsouth.com.au
Tel: (08) 9583 5435
91 Allnut St, Mandurah 6210
Salvos
www.salvosstores.com.au
Tel: 9581 4104
4/3 Shepherd Rd, Mandurah 6210
Vinnies Mandurah
www.vinnieswa.org.au
Tel: (08) 9535 9035
Emergency Relief
23 Davey St, Mandurah 6210
WestAus Crisis & Welfare Services
www.westauscrisis.org
Tel: (08) 9582 9920
7 Anzac Place, Mandurah 6210
how you can help
Donate Now
Calvary Youth Services Mandurah welcomes your donations.
We are a not-for-profit organisation and your kind donation will support us to expand on the services we already provide.
We are a registered charity and DGR (deductible gift recipient).
Donations can be made into our bank account. Please click the button below to view our bank details, and to submit a form with your details if you would like a receipt to be posted or emailed.
Donations can be made into our bank account:
- BSB: 633-000
- Account number: 137261673
Please complete the form below with your details so that we can issue a receipt.
- Bank Reference – the reference you entered for your deposit so that we can match our records
- Your receipt will be emailed, unless you provide a postal address below
Thank you again for your kind donation.
Latest News
Welcome to Anna, our new Drug Education Support Services worker (DESS worker). Anna is very passionate about working with our young people towards reducing AOD use, creating healthy habits to support their mental health and linking into longer term supports within the community.
