Wednesday 22nd May 2013.
Overview of 3 services in Manly.
Today was about visiting a service in Manly - Fairlight Centre which is one of many of Mission Australia services. I was met at Manly Wharf by Kevin Kingsbeer Team Leader of this service in Manly. Prior to the visit of the Fairlight I was shown around a number of services within Manly.
Manly Community Centre.
Manly Community Centre - is a community based, non-profit, non-government organisation that has served the community since 197. The centre operates under the direction of a voluntary Management Committee, and is staffed by a team compromising of a manager, welfare workers and trained volunteers.
As well as providing free community information and referral, the Centre offers a range of community strengthening programme through projects and services that focus on capacity building, inclusion and reducing disadvantage.
Mission Statement - Our mission is to be welcoming, accepting, supportive and inclusive by providing a meeting place and focal point highlighting community needs.
RUSH - Needle & Syringe Program.
RUSH provides a confidential, non-judgemental service for people who inject drugs and steroids, in accordance with NSW Health Guidelines.
Services
1, One-to-one sessions with staff.
2. Information and practical tips on safer using and staying healthy.
3. Health education around Blood Born Viruses.(Hep B & C as well as HIV/AIDS
4.Assitance in accessing: Detoxification, Rehabilitation, Drug & Alcohol Counselling. Hepatitis C Treatment / Liver Clinics. Methadone & Buprenorphine programs, steroid information, Accommodation services.
Salvation Army,
The Salvation Army provides support within the community in Manly.
Services
1. Community services.
2. Youth support.
3. Recovery services.
4.Employment services.
5. Emergency services
6. Rural & Outback support.
7. Court & Prison services plus a lot more support services are offered here.
The main purpose Fairlight Centre.
Fairlight Centre offers accommodation and support for homeless, mental health, alcohol or drug dependant men aged 18 and over, with their recovery and transition into mainstream society.
Fairlight Centre is a welcoming, non-institutional environment where clients dignity and privacy is respected. The Centres support work closely with local agencies to access specialist services if required.
Residents are offered the opportunity to participate in case management to develop individual intervention plans. Plans are designed to respond to each residents health, housing, education, employment, recreational, transition and life skills needs.
The Fairlight Centre Offers three accommodation options depending on each individual clients needs.
. Complex Care Unit (CCU)
. Hostel
. Transitional Housing
CCU
The CCU clients are provided with accommodation, meals, shower and laundry washing on a night to night basis. Fairlight Centre also provides some fresh clothing when available.
CCU clients are given the opportunity to address their issues with referral to appropriate services. Clients can be assessed for transition into the living skills program and to receive case management.
Hostel
Hostel residents are able to stay at Fairlight Centre for three months. To be eligible for entry into the hostel clients need to be detoxed and not currently in active substance use.
Meals are provided and residents are required to participate in the daily living skills program. Residents are required to pay $250 a fortnight and to remain two weeks in advance. Residents are also encouraged to participate in case management.
Transitional Housing
Fairlight has presently very limited vacancies in low support accommodation. Residents here are able to stay for 12 to 18 months.
Entry into Transitional housing is made available to those that have achieved and maintained some stability in their lives. In most cases residents are studying or working. Residents are engaged in one on one case management.
The Fairlight Centre is the only crisis accommodation service for homeless men on the Northern Beaches and provides a supportive relaxed space where clients can face issues such as alcohol or drug dependency, gambling addiction, mental health illness and other health concerns.
Overview of 3 services in Manly.
Today was about visiting a service in Manly - Fairlight Centre which is one of many of Mission Australia services. I was met at Manly Wharf by Kevin Kingsbeer Team Leader of this service in Manly. Prior to the visit of the Fairlight I was shown around a number of services within Manly.
Manly Community Centre.
Manly Community Centre - is a community based, non-profit, non-government organisation that has served the community since 197. The centre operates under the direction of a voluntary Management Committee, and is staffed by a team compromising of a manager, welfare workers and trained volunteers.
As well as providing free community information and referral, the Centre offers a range of community strengthening programme through projects and services that focus on capacity building, inclusion and reducing disadvantage.
Mission Statement - Our mission is to be welcoming, accepting, supportive and inclusive by providing a meeting place and focal point highlighting community needs.
RUSH - Needle & Syringe Program.
RUSH provides a confidential, non-judgemental service for people who inject drugs and steroids, in accordance with NSW Health Guidelines.
Services
1, One-to-one sessions with staff.
2. Information and practical tips on safer using and staying healthy.
3. Health education around Blood Born Viruses.(Hep B & C as well as HIV/AIDS
4.Assitance in accessing: Detoxification, Rehabilitation, Drug & Alcohol Counselling. Hepatitis C Treatment / Liver Clinics. Methadone & Buprenorphine programs, steroid information, Accommodation services.
Salvation Army,
The Salvation Army provides support within the community in Manly.
Services
1. Community services.
2. Youth support.
3. Recovery services.
4.Employment services.
5. Emergency services
6. Rural & Outback support.
7. Court & Prison services plus a lot more support services are offered here.
The main purpose Fairlight Centre.
Fairlight Centre offers accommodation and support for homeless, mental health, alcohol or drug dependant men aged 18 and over, with their recovery and transition into mainstream society.
Fairlight Centre is a welcoming, non-institutional environment where clients dignity and privacy is respected. The Centres support work closely with local agencies to access specialist services if required.
Residents are offered the opportunity to participate in case management to develop individual intervention plans. Plans are designed to respond to each residents health, housing, education, employment, recreational, transition and life skills needs.
The Fairlight Centre Offers three accommodation options depending on each individual clients needs.
. Complex Care Unit (CCU)
. Hostel
. Transitional Housing
CCU
The CCU clients are provided with accommodation, meals, shower and laundry washing on a night to night basis. Fairlight Centre also provides some fresh clothing when available.
CCU clients are given the opportunity to address their issues with referral to appropriate services. Clients can be assessed for transition into the living skills program and to receive case management.
Hostel
Hostel residents are able to stay at Fairlight Centre for three months. To be eligible for entry into the hostel clients need to be detoxed and not currently in active substance use.
Meals are provided and residents are required to participate in the daily living skills program. Residents are required to pay $250 a fortnight and to remain two weeks in advance. Residents are also encouraged to participate in case management.
Transitional Housing
Fairlight has presently very limited vacancies in low support accommodation. Residents here are able to stay for 12 to 18 months.
Entry into Transitional housing is made available to those that have achieved and maintained some stability in their lives. In most cases residents are studying or working. Residents are engaged in one on one case management.
The Fairlight Centre is the only crisis accommodation service for homeless men on the Northern Beaches and provides a supportive relaxed space where clients can face issues such as alcohol or drug dependency, gambling addiction, mental health illness and other health concerns.
The Fairlight Centre is a very warm place with a homely feel.
Matty.
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