CatholicCare Youth Housing Support Service (YHSS)
Finding affordable, suitable accommodation in Canberra can be hard at the best of times, particularly if you are a young person.
Finding affordable, suitable accommodation in Canberra can be hard at the best of times, particularly if you are a young person. The Youth Housing Support Service (YHSS) provides outreach to young people aged 15-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the ACT. You can be teamed up with one of our Youth Housing Specialists who can help you to gain and/or sustain safe, appropriate and affordable accommodation and tenancies.
Referrals for this program are made through FIRST Canberra (Salvation Army) Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm on 1800 176 468
Service details
Age
12–25 years old
Gender focus
All genders welcome
Cost
Free
Wait times
Varies by program
How to access the service
- Online booking
- Phone to book appointment
- Referral required from another service
How support is delivered
- Individual one-on-one support
- Online/phone support
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