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We have a range of services designed to help with your immediate and long term needs.
Below is a list of some of our services. For more information please click on the icons or text the number to the right.
For Assistance please text your name, D.O.B and CRN number to
We will endeavour to get to you as soon as possible
What our centre offers
We offer a safe environment in which you can access various support organisations for help. We have the HHOT Team (Homeless Health Outreach Team), Centrelink, Orange Sky and dental appointments.
Services we work with
We have great working relationships with organisations that help serve our community better.
Get emergency relief
We can provide emergency relief, clothing, food, and basic household items, as well as a caring ear to talk to without judgment. In extreme hardship, we provide a limited contribution towards school costs and Queensland Birth Certificates.
ST. JOHNS CRISIS CENTRE LUNCHES
St. John's Crisis Centre provides free takeaway lunches Monday to Friday, from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm. Simply arrive at our centre at 36 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise at 11.30 am and join the queue.
Homeless
For emergency accommodation assistance contact
If you need assistance with housing, your best option is to contact one of the services below. They are set up to help with housing issues.
Our Programs
St. John's supports over 7,000 women, men, and children in their time of need each year. The programs offered at the crisis centre are provided through a combination of grants, donations, fundraising activities, and the hard work of our volunteers and staff.
Check our donation page on what we need and how to donate. For further information about these programs contact the St. John's Crisis Centre.
Lunch service
We supply over 630+ meals each week.
The lunch service runs from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm every weekday. This is a free service and provides each person with a cooked meal, drink, sandwiches, fruit, and snack.
We have re-introduced the option to sit in our dining room for lunch. Takeaway is still available.
Welfare support
If you need emergency relief - text us on 0402 117 770 with your full name, date of birth and CRN.
In times of need, the first point of contact our clients have is with the Welfare Office within St. John's. In total confidentiality, clients can talk to a Team Member who will create an action plan for them. This plan could include food vouchers, medical assistance, or clothing, and bedding.
Primary School Lunches
Supporting kids to go to school with 25 + school lunches per day during the school term from Tuesday to Friday each week.
Christmas hamper
Each September we start the preparation for our Christmas Hampers. These Christmas Hampers are available for collection on a given date in December and are filled with food and presents for the whole family to enjoy.
Community nurse
St John's now has a community nurse available.
Nurse Dawn will be able to assist with any medical questions, help with referrals, and more.
Walk-in appointments are possible, however, we recommend a booking on nurse on 0493128614.
Health Services
We are able to offer the services of a physiotherapist and a counsellor. Please contact our office for details.