• Housing & Accommodation
    Support Initiative (HASI)

    The Housing & Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) is a statewide NSW initiative that provides crucial assistance to people with a diagnosis of mental health difficulties.

    If you’re in need of housing or living assistance, we help connect you to tailored support plan to help facilitate recovery and enable independent living within the North Coast regions.

  • What is HASI?

    1300 673 664

    The Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) is a state-wide program in New South Wales that assists people with a diagnosis of mental health difficulties to find and maintain suitable housing. With this holistic approach, HASI aims to help participants make and sustain positive changes to live their best life.

    People receiving HASI support will develop their own personalised support plan by working alongside:

    • Our friendly support workers
    • A clinician of their choice or from a local mental health service
    • Their family or other important people in their life.
    • How does HASI help?
      • Employment or study opportunities
      • Social and interest activities
      • Managing mental and physical health
      • Improving relationships with others
      • Transition from hospital or correctional facilities
      • Skills development
      • Having fun
      • Building a meaningful life
    • Am I eligible for HASI?
      • Over 16 years of age
      • Have a diagnosed mental health condition
      • Have clinical oversight provided by a GP or psychiatrist

  • How do I apply for
    HASI?

    • Step 1

      Speak to your GP or psychiatrist about your mental health condition and the changes you want to make.

    • Step 2

      Ask to be referred to the Open Minds HASI team to assist with your goals.

    • Step 3

      Our team will contact you and start working on a plan tailored to suit your needs.

  • We offer HASI support at the following locations:

  • We’re here for you for
    the whole process

    We’ll make sure you’re always supported throughout the process of partnering with Open Minds. We keep the process of communication and support simple, and you can get in touch with us with your enquiry about our HASI service with the following process:

    1300 673 664

    • Reach out to us

      Let us know how we can help! Contact us by giving our friendly team a call or by filling out our online enquiry form with your details and the assistance you’re after. The more information is always better, so that we can properly understand your needs and provide the right support for you.

    • We’ll review your case

      Our team will review your case to see how best we can help you. This process will not take long, and our goal is to ensure you receive the best possible attention, so you feel supported and comfortable.

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      On your way to a positive future

      From here, you can rest assured that Open Minds will be committed to providing you with an optimal support network to assist with your needs.

  • Client testimonial

    • “I feel empowered and I am going from strength to strength. The Open Minds team has supported me to move into my own home and I’m really gaining independence.”

      Open Minds client

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