Stopover Youth Refuge

Stopover offers supported short-term crisis accommodation to single young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Who does the program support?

The program is available to:

  • young people aged from 15 to 25.
How does the program work?

Young people can stay at Stopover for up to 6 weeks, in which time they are supported to find more suitable, stable long-term accommodation.

Please note:

Assessment is via any Opening Doors access point, including:

  • Melbourne Youth Support Service
  • Yarra Community Housing
  • Homeground Services
  • North East Housing.
Contact Us

Program contact details:

Po Box 1315
North Fitzroy, Vic 3086

Phone number

03 8486 2133

Contact email address

stopover@mcm.org.au
apaliwal@mcm.org.au

Hours of operation

24/7

Phone enquiries taken

8am-8pm, 7 days a week

Assessment

Via any Opening Doors access point, including: Melbourne Youth Support Service, Yarra Community Housing, Homeground Services, North East Housing.

Geographical service operating area

Statewide

Homelessness Accommodation and Support Services

Homelessness Accommodation and Support Services provide a range of support to young people, adults and families who are at risk of homelessness or are homelessness.

The aim of Homelessness Accommodation and Support services is to empower service users to work towards independence. We respect and value the decisions of our clients so we can provide the information, advocacy and community links that best meet their needs.