MCM Homelessness Response

Summary

Unfortunately, homelessness can’t always be prevented and sometimes response services are needed.
Around 6,000 young people are currently spending the night without a home in Victoria and we work to lower that number as quickly as possible with our support services.
Our aim is to ensure people escape the cycle of homelessness and get back on track as soon as possible.

24/7 crisis centre in the CBD

For people looking for urgent assistance, Frontyard is a central hub for crisis accommodation and integrated supports for people aged 12 to 25.

Here, young people can drop in without appointments or referrals and receive personalised care.

Frontyard is located on King Street and includes 2 floors of accommodation and 2 floors of connected services such as health, legal assistance, family support and more.

Accommodation

We offer a range of accommodation options to cater to short-term and long-term needs.

Case management

We understand everybody’s situation is different and the level and type of support that is needed will vary from person to person.

In some instances, a case worker may be assigned to a young person. A case worker gets to know the individual, the issues they are facing and the goals they would like to achieve to offer the right support. A 3-month intensive case management program is also offered to new and expecting mums aged 16 to 24 and those without children in Melbourne’s north and west through our Young Women's Crisis Service.

Read more about our case management services.

Leaving out-of-home care

Leaving out of home care can be an uncertain time for young people. MCM wants to aid in this transition to independent living and ensure they have the tools and support to maintain secure housing.

Other support

MCM offers preventative services including awareness, family mediation and reconciliation and community engagement.

Our ongoing services focus on long-term support to steer people towards independence and living their life, their way.

These services include: education and employment, health and wellbeing support, living skills, and legal assistance.

Other services

MCM places people at the centre of what we do

MCM acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the waterways and lands where we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

We commit to ensuring everyone we work with is safe, empowered, supported and respected, especially children and young people. We support and celebrate diversity of race, culture, ability, gender, sexuality and gender identity.

Response