The aim of this program is to provide housing information and advice to people who are aged 16 and over, who are exiting a mental health residential facility and who may experience homelessness or be at risk of homelessness. Housing information and referral is provided to all people in a residential facility to identify people who would benefit from the program and ensure everyone has a place to go. A referral into the program requires case management by the Latrobe Regional Mental Health Service.

To reduce the risk of homelessness for people with a mental illness leaving clinical mental health services and reducing the likelihood of people representing for in patient mental health care by:

• Improving the discharge and exit planning process through the development of
  collaborated/ integrated partnerships which enable earlier identification of
  clients housing and support needs.
• Enhancing access to appropriate housing and housing support options.
• Improving housing outcomes through assisting clients to establish and maintain their housing within the community.

MHPP provides services in inner and outer Gippsland