Code Blue TIER 2 Continuation - Clare, Riverlands, Mt Lofty Ranges
A prolonged period of cold weather with very low overnight temperatures have been forecast to commence Monday 19 May 2025 to Thursday 22 May 2025 inclusive in the following areas:
- Clare Valley
- Riverland
- Mt Lofty Ranges
A TIER 2 Code Blue activation has been called 5 pm Monday 19 May 2025 and concluding 9am Thursday 22 May 2025
People who are homeless or at risk of homelessness are encouraged to phone Homeless Connect SA on 1800 003 308.
Crisis advice and accommodation
Eligibility for crisis accommodation for you and your family will depend on your circumstances. Crisis response services provide assistance for your immediate safety and security. They are confidential, however, where there is a legitimate reason, guidelines allow for information sharing without your consent, to help keep you, your children and others safe.
Contact (24 hours, 7 days a week - freecall from a landline)
These services will assess your situation and work with you to find the best option to suit your needs.
- Homeless Connect SA (including families) phone 1800 003 308
- Domestic Violence Crisis Line (DVCL) phone 1300 782 200 or 1800 800 098
For extreme emergencies contact police on 000 or 131 444.
Who these services are for
You are considered to be homeless or at risk of becoming homeless if you:
- are experiencing or escaping domestic or Aboriginal family violence
- have trouble maintaining your housing
- have been released from institutional care, like a hospital or prison and have nowhere to go
- are sleeping rough, in a car or temporary shelter
- are temporarily sleeping or 'couch surfing' at a friend or family member's place, or living in overcrowded conditions with little or no privacy or security of tenure
- have received an eviction notice
- have separated from your partner and don't have anywhere to go
- are recently unemployed, having problems paying bills, or have fallen behind in your rent or mortgage payments
- are a young person aged between 15 and 25 years and have been kicked out of home.
For more information on services available see the Department of Human Services website.
Related information
On this site
Other websites
Shelter SA PICKLE - download the app for online assistance for young homeless people
Ask Izzy - to find help now, near you.
