Reconnect Program
What is the Reconnect Program about?
The Reconnect Program is a community-based early intervention and prevention program for young people aged 12 to 18 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and their families.
The aim of Reconnect is to prevent youth homelessness by intervening early with young people to stabilise and improve their housing situation and their level of engagement with family, education, training, employment, and their local community.
The program provides one on one support, group work and practical support to the young person and the family, to help break the cycle of homelessness. It works with schools and a range of services to make sure all clients presenting to or being referred to Reconnect either receive assistance, or are directed to more appropriate services, such as specialised mental health services.
For young people in need of immediate or emergency housing please contact:
- Western Metro Homelessness - Youth specific (16 to 24 years of age)
Ph: 9313 4300 or Ph: 0438 501 918 (Monday - Friday: 9am to 5pm)
- Victorian Homelessness Crisis Line
Ph: 1800 825 955 (open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week)