Social Outreach and Advocacy Services

St John of God Health Care is committed to expanding its community-based Social Outreach services to address some of the underlying causes of poor health and well being. Our strategy concentrates on two key themes – capacity building and early intervention particularly in the early years of a person’s life and young people. 

Drug Alcohol and Withdrawal Network (DAWN)

DAWN is a free and confidential service for people who want to reduce or cease substance use in their home environment.

The DAWN team is made up of nine Clinical Nurse Specialists who provide a home based treatment program for drug and alcohol withdrawal.  Referrals to the service can be from self, other counselling services, mental health services or from GP’s. 

Each client is individually assessed and the DAWN staff work closely together with and alongside GP’s, counsellors, allied and mental health personnel to ensure the correct treatment pathway is followed and achieved. 

DAWN is located on Level 1 of St John of God House and can be contacted on 9382 6049 or email: dawn@sjog.org.au

Raphael Centre

As a specialised perinatal and infant mental health service, we offer information support and therapeutic services for women and families antenatally and postnatally

Antenatal services are available to women and their partners with anxiety, depression, or grief and loss as well as concerns arising from any prenatal screening or diagnostic tests.

Postnatal services are available to families in the first four years following the birth of their baby. We offer treatment for anxiety and depression for difficulties associated with their transition to parenting or concerns regarding the bonding process with the baby. Many women can feel reluctant to disclose these symptoms the Raphael Centre provides a community-based service where parents can find the understanding they need in this difficult period.

Our highly experienced and specialised team provides a family-centred service that aims to:

• Support parents in their relationship with each other and their baby.

• Increase parenting satisfaction and coping skills.

• Support families with any emotional difficulties that may arise from prenatal screening or diagnostic tests.

• Support families with the distress associated with pregnancy related grief and loss.

• Support families with emotional difficulties that may arise in the early years of parenting.

The Raphael Centre is located on Level 1 of St John of God House and can be contacted on 1300 306 828 or email: raphael.subiaco@sjog.org.au. 

Horizon House Dianella

Horizon House Dianella was opened in May 2012 and provides Australia’s first ever accommodation service solely focused on supporting homeless young women prepare for the birth of their baby and assisting them to find a secure home.

The premises will provide a safe and caring home for up to ten young women aged 16 to 22 and will support them throughout their antenatal period with a full-time social worker, live-in carers and the opportunity to take part in programs, such as parent education.  

This service will be managed as part of the Hospital’s commitment to Social Outreach and Advocacy Services, in partnership with Pregnancy Assistance, Hills Community Support Group and the Department of Child Protection. The service has also been supported by a significant financial contribution from the Bendat Family and additional funding from Lotterywest.  Click here to read a brochure about Horizon House Dianella. 

For further information about Horizon House please contact 9382 6192 or email: hh.dianella@sjog.org.au