"We support people who are
socially isolated or living with a mental illness,
to live with dignity and engage in community."
About Us
Boroondara Community Outreach (BCO) is a mental health ministry established in 1993 by the Uniting Church under the Presbytery of Yarra Yarra.
We are an inclusive and welcoming community for those looking for a place to belong and to contribute. We are about creating a community of hospitality with people, a safe place where each person is valued as a member and contributes to creating the community that is BCO. We value compassion and respect, nurture hope and encourage creativity.
Our hope is, that when people feel they belong and are supported, their health and well-being will improve on all levels - physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social.
Boroondara Community Outreach (BCO) is a mental health ministry established in 1993 by the Uniting Church under the Presbytery of Yarra Yarra.
We are an inclusive and welcoming community for those looking for a place to belong and to contribute. We are about creating a community of hospitality with people, a safe place where each person is valued as a member and contributes to creating the community that is BCO. We value compassion and respect, nurture hope and encourage creativity.
Our hope is, that when people feel they belong and are supported, their health and well-being will improve on all levels - physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social.
Crisis Support & Food Relief
Food Relief Mondays & Thursdays 10:30 - 2pm
Fresh fruit & Vegetables, bread, non-perishables pantry goods and nutritious meals cooked onsite and frozen.
(Call 0409 019 269 if needed outside of these hours)
Crisis Support
We can support people who are struggling in a variety of ways. We have some capacity to offer direct assistance, advocacy and referrals to other services. BCO works closely with the mental health and community service providers in the area and is part of the Boroondara Mental Health Alliance.
Homeless Support
Washing machine & dryer, use of computers and the internet, shower packs to access showers for free at local YMCA.
Food Relief Mondays & Thursdays 10:30 - 2pm
Fresh fruit & Vegetables, bread, non-perishables pantry goods and nutritious meals cooked onsite and frozen.
(Call 0409 019 269 if needed outside of these hours)
Crisis Support
We can support people who are struggling in a variety of ways. We have some capacity to offer direct assistance, advocacy and referrals to other services. BCO works closely with the mental health and community service providers in the area and is part of the Boroondara Mental Health Alliance.
Homeless Support
Washing machine & dryer, use of computers and the internet, shower packs to access showers for free at local YMCA.