Atrium Housing and Support Program

The Atrium Housing and Support Program (AHSP) is a Corrections Victoria Initiative

The program supports people by providing a supported pathway and housing while they are on bail. It's managed 24/7 with programs and service referrals delivered according to individual needs.

These services may include:

• mental health support
• drug and alcohol services, and;
• assistance with finding employment and housing.

Supported pathways are tailored to each participant and give the courts a surety that the clients will be released into transitional housing complete with quality care.

Further case support, and alcohol and drug programs can be provided for up to 5 months until a client's sentencing hearing. In some instances post-sentencing assistance can also be provided. 

Aim of the program

The aim of the program is to steer people back onto the right path, and assist them to contribute to society.

We achieve this by stabilising housing and providing opportunities to build confidence, enhance skills and overcome personal obstacles with expert support.

We support participants by:

• providing an environment that promotes stabilisation and rehabilitation
• building each participant’s capacity and resilience to self-manage their own needs
• providing an alternative housing pathway to improve bail access for eligible people
• assisting people to comply with their bail conditions
  
  

Eligibility criteria

AHSP is available for people who are:

• currently being considered for bail at Melbourne Magistrates Court for a low tariff offence
• struggling to obtain bail due to lack of appropriate housing, concurrent offending or alcohol or drug abuse
• willing to be involved in the program
• willing to engage in alcohol and other drug counselling if needed
• not currently experiencing active psychosis
• not looking at bail conditions that would obstruct our ability to deliver the program effectively
  
  

For further information

For more information on the Atrium Housing and Support, please contact your the Court Integrated Services Program (CISP) located in your local court.

Alternatively, contact the Melbourne Magistrates Court on the details below: