Here is a list of supports available for people facing homelessness in West Cork:

These resources provide a range of support including emergency accommodation, advice, advocacy, health services, and financial assistance for people facing homelessness in West Cork.

Local Services and Organizations

  1. West Cork Development Partnership
    • Provides support services, including assistance for those facing homelessness.
    • Website: wcdp.ie
  2. Simon Community Cork
    • Offers support and services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
    • Phone: 021 492 9400
    • Email: info@corksimon.ie
    • Website: corksimon.ie
  3. Focus Ireland
  4. St. Vincent de Paul (SVP)
    • Offers assistance with housing, financial support, and other services to those in need.
    • Helpline: 0818 176 176
    • Website: svp.ie

National Services

  1. Homelessness Services – Health Service Executive (HSE)
    • Provides health and support services for homeless individuals.
    • Contact through local health office or hospital.
  2. Threshold
    • Provides advice and advocacy services for those at risk of homelessness or facing housing issues.
    • Phone: 1800 454 454
    • Email: advice@threshold.ie
    • Website: threshold.ie

Emergency Accommodation and Helplines

  1. Cork County Council – Homeless Services
    • Provides emergency accommodation and support services.
    • Phone: 021 427 6891
    • Website: corkcoco.ie
  2. Depaul Ireland
    • Offers emergency accommodation and support for homeless individuals and families.
    • Phone: 01 453 7111
    • Website: depaul.ie
  3. Samaritans Ireland
    • Provides emotional support for those in distress, including individuals facing homelessness.
    • Helpline: 116 123
    • Website: samaritans.org

Additional Resources

  1. Citizens Information Centre
    • Offers information and advice on housing rights, social welfare, and other supports for those facing homelessness.
    • Website: citizensinformation.ie
  2. ALONE
    • Supports older people, including those at risk of homelessness, with housing, health, and other services.
    • Phone: 0818 222 024
    • Website: alone.ie