Drug Court Homelessness Assistance Program (DCHAP)
Wayss provides homelessness assistance and support to people who have been sentenced by the Drug Court of Victoria in Dandenong.
What we do
Drug Court Homelessness Assistance Program (DCHAP) provides homelessness assistance and support to people on a Drug Treatment Order (DTO) who have been sentenced by the Drug Court of Victoria in Dandenong and identified as experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness.
DCHAP team members will work with clients to obtain short, medium and long-term affordable accommodation that meets the requirements and obligations as part of their DTO.
DCHAP, in conjunction with the Drug Court Team, assists clients to address the underlying factors contributing to their homelessness, beyond their drug or alcohol dependency. Such issues may include unemployment, ill health and family breakdown.
The program operates using a combination of office-based and outreach services. Workers are able to meet with clients at numerous locations, depending on the need and accommodation circumstances.
Who can access DCHAP?
People on a Drug Treatment Order (DTO) who have been sentenced by the Drug Court of Victoria in Dandenong can access the program.
How can you access DCHAP?
Referrals to DCHAP can only be made by the Drug Court Team. Specifically, the Specialist Community Corrections Officers responsible for the case management of the referred client.
