At Catherine House, we offer accommodation and support services for women experiencing homelessness, who are 18 years and older, and unaccompanied by children.
All of our programs and services are recovery-oriented. We not only deal with the immediate issues that have led a client to a period of homelessness, we also work with our clients to plan for a future that helps her sustain her housing and build a life that is meaningful and purposeful for her and her family.
Every night of the year we accommodate 52 women experiencing homelessness.
Every year hundreds of women find themselves homeless in South Australia.
Our focus at Catherine House is to not only provide a safe place of accommodation but ensure each woman has a chance to recover from what has led her into homelessness. For many women, this could be years of abuse, trauma or living with mental health issues.
Whatever the reason, recovery is always possible.
Please support Catherine House and every woman we support by making a tax deductible donation or fundraising for our organisation.
However you choose to support us, we are truly thankful for your support.
Thank you to each and every one of our supporters who support women staying at Catherine House by fundraising or making a donation towards their recovery.
It means more than we can ever put into words 💜
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The government has declared a Tier 2 Code Red for Wednesday and Thursday - predicted 45 degree temperature.
The following services will extend their operating hours:
💜Westcare (Baptist Care SA) 11/19 Millers Ct Adelaide, will extend their hours of operation and will be open overnight on Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 January.
💜 Trace-A-Place (SYC) 135 Currie Street Adelaide, will extend their hours from 5pm to 7pm Wednesday 23 January to Thursday 24 January.
💜 Street to Home will be providing additional outreach services to people rough sleeping throughout this period.
💜 Hutt St Centre until 5pm Thursday 24th
Please take care of one another 💜
Yet here in Ottawa our alerts this week have been for windchills of -40. Thank you for helping others.
Can you help? With another Code Red as temperatures hit the 40's we are in need of water or water bottles ( it's ok if there is a logo on them!) to hand out to our clients! If you can help please PM our page or call 8232 2282 (option 4). Thank You 💜
Where are you ?
Can they be soft drink bottles? I have a heap of them. I’m not sure how many of them have lids though. I believe they can be bought though. I’m in RosewAter.
Ask On the runs 😉!
When women come to Catherine House they often talk about it being one of the most challenging times of their lives.
They are in crisis and they are homeless.
Their challenges continue as they not only have to adjust to a new environment but are faced with further challenges to make a positive change in their lives.
It is for this reason and the inspiration we receive from our clients (everyday!) that we have created #challengeforchange
You can show your support to women staying at Catherine House by challenging yourself to make a change for women experiencing homeless.
Funds raised from #challengeforchange will directly support women in their journey to recovery- to changing their lives 💜
Join Us - www.everydayhero.com.au/event/challengeforchangech
We just love our friends at Beston Global Foods! Today they popped in to drop off some food items for our clients! #catherinehouse #thanks #beston #food #donations #support #homelessness
A Culture of Hope
We believe in the potential of every woman to learn, achieve and succeed.
Recovery Orientated
We provide support and interventions driven by recovery-based principles and practices.
Person Centred Approach
We value and respect each womans unique life story and individual experiences.
Making Informed Choices
We assist women to develop skills to become critical, independent thinkers within their personal, cultural, social and political environment.
Achieve a Meaningful LIfe
We support women to identify what is important to them in life and how they can work towards achieving this.
Social Responsibility
Raising political and community awareness around women’s issues and the solutions needed.
Your Support
Challenge for Change
When women find themselves at Catherine House, they are experiencing one of the most challenging times of their lives- they are homeless.
We are inspired every single day by the determination and commitment women show to better themselves and their lives under the toughest of circumstances.
We are inviting you to challenge yourself, raise funds and make a change, just like the thousands of women who have come to Catherine House and changed their lives over the past thirty years
Homelessness Services
Emergency Housing
Catherine House offers emergency housing through the Emergency Program, which provides crisis accommodation for up to three months for women experiencing homelessness. The program is staffed 24/7 and provides full board and lodging for up to 16 clients.
Fundraising
Fundraise for Catherine House
Catherine House relies on the support of businesses, community groups and individuals to fundraise to support the work of Catherine House. Please contact us for more information on 8232 22 82
Mental Health Support
Mental Health Programs
Catherine House offers two mental health programs, the Recovery Program (RP) and the Permanent Supported Accommodation Program (PSAP). These programs offer accommodation services to women living with mental health issues.
