A new mental health residence in Drouin is set to become a game changer when it opens later this year.
Haven Drouin is expected to transform the lives of locals like Shaun, who was hospitalised more than 120 times in one year before he moved into a Haven residence.
He was homeless, had fractured relationships with his family and his mental health supports were unstable. The 54-year-old has an acquired brain injury and has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
But moving into Haven Geelong a year ago was a turning point. Shaun has had just one hospital admission since moving in and is relying less on his NDIS support worker, who he previously called three times a day. And, he has made authentic friendships there with people who care about him.

When Haven Drouin opens later this year it will provide long-term hous