The aim of the Homeless Health Outreach Team (HHOT) is to:

• minimise the health problems of people experiencing homelessness
• contribute to the prevention and reduction of homelessness within the Logan-Beaudesert catchment area through collaboration to facilitate access to the appropriate supports.

HHOT provides health service to people within the Logan-Beaudesert region who are experiencing homelessness, mental health issues and substance misuse issues.

They may also be experiencing:

• complex physical health issues
• drug and alcohol issues
• social exclusion
  • no home
  • no employment or meaningful activity
  • no connection to family or community.

Our services

HHOT provides:

• assessment and intervention services to people experiencing a diverse range of mental health concerns, including psychosis, mood disorders, anxiety, substance misuse and suicidal thoughts
• an extended hours, assertive outreach service to people where they reside in the community or where they access food and support
• support through linking people with appropriate community services
• support and education to the non-government and government agencies we work with.

Transitional support may be provided where a person accessing the HHOT team moves out of the Logan-Beaudesert area.

Our team

HHOT is a multi-disciplinary team made up of various staff including:

• social workers
• rehabilitation therapy aides
• occupational therapists
• nurses
• psychiatric doctors.