The Wellington Night Shelter is a site i am considering as a focus point for my photography project on place and belonging, as although it feels slightly contradictory,i want to look at what home is when you have none of the elements of home. For those sleeping on the streets and in undesirable circumstances, what do they rely on for support and comfort. This building is an interesting sit that carries a lot of history, has touched a lot of people and also deals with ethical/social issues.
What We Do...
We provide 3 levels of support for homeless men in Wellington:
- stage 1: dormitory style accommodation
- stage 2: hostel room accommodation
- stage 3: community support
We provide a first point of contact for clients (men) often in crisis situations. Ideally giving the recipient a good night’s rest and a chance to start the self-care process again.
We aim to waive the service charge if the client has no verifiable form of income.
Stage 2: hostel ($125/week)Hostel services provide a single room, and experience of semi-independent living with shared facilities.
This service is supported in particular by Community Alcohol Drug Service, Te Aro Health and Downtown Community Ministry.
Stage 3: community supportThe Nightshelter provides temporary accommodation but also wants to support homeless people to be able to improve their health and wellbeing and gain permanent housing.
The Nightshelter collaborates with other groups working with homeless people and also with two outreach programmes to assist clients to access other supports.
Downtown Community Ministry and Te Aro Health Services.An Outreach worker is employed with Downtown Community Ministry and works in collaboration with Te Aro Health Services. The Outreach worker is available to assist Nightshelter clients at the Nightshelter, Soup Kitchen, Te Aro Health Services and Downtown Community Ministry.
Te Roopu Aramuka WharoaroaTe Roopu Aramuka Wharoaroa is a Capital Coast District Health Board strengths-based co-ordination service that works closely with other services. This service is available to priority Nightshelter clients to assist them to improve their health and wellbeing.
http://www.wellingtonnightshelter.org.nz/what-we-do/