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St Mary's House of Welcome

165/169 Brunswick Street, 3065, Fitzroy, VIC, Australia

St Mary's House of Welcome

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St Mary’s House of Welcome provides basic essential services to people who are chronically homeless and experiencing poverty, severe and persistent mental health issues and those who are extremely isolated and socially marginalised.Many of those who come to St Mary’s House of Welcome for help experience multiple issues: sleeping rough, drug addiction, poverty, childhood trauma, mental illness, institutionalization, street drinking, all of which adds up to chronic social and health problems.Our open-door policy means we are often the first point of contact for people when they need a place to eat, wash and access essential services. In addition to basic services, we also provide case management, psycho-social support and a comprehensive social inclusion program.St Mary’s House of Welcome only receives around 60 per cent of its funding from federal, state, and local government. Instead, we rely on the generosity of individuals, schools, corporate and community groups, along with public and philanthropic grants and donations to fund around 40 per cent of our other vital programs such as the meal service, amenities, and social support activities.