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The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.

Clinical assessment and treatment

Open Arms Crisis Accommodation Program

About this service

The Open Arms crisis accommodation program aims to provide crisis ‘time-out’ accommodation. This allows time to alleviate a crisis situation such as a potentially conflicting domestic situation or an immediate housing crisis

This service may help:

  • Access may be up to 5 nights, depending on the circumstances
  • Give time for you to arrange alternative accommodation
  • For current and former serving members of the ADF and their families

Service for

Military personnel and veterans
Military personnel and veterans

Cost

Free

Availability

24/7

Duration

1-3 days

Engagement

Delivered by a mental health professional