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
- West Cork Development Partnership
- Provides support services, including assistance for those facing homelessness.
- Website: wcdp.ie
- Simon Community Cork
- Offers support and services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
- Phone: 021 492 9400
- Email: info@corksimon.ie
- Website: corksimon.ie
- Focus Ireland
- Provides housing, support, and advocacy services for those at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
- Phone: 01 881 5900
- Email: info@focusireland.ie
- Website: focusireland.ie
- 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
- Homelessness Services – Health Service Executive (HSE)
- Provides health and support services for homeless individuals.
- Contact through local health office or hospital.
- 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
- Cork County Council – Homeless Services
- Provides emergency accommodation and support services.
- Phone: 021 427 6891
- Website: corkcoco.ie
- Depaul Ireland
- Offers emergency accommodation and support for homeless individuals and families.
- Phone: 01 453 7111
- Website: depaul.ie
- Samaritans Ireland
- Provides emotional support for those in distress, including individuals facing homelessness.
- Helpline: 116 123
- Website: samaritans.org
Additional Resources
- Citizens Information Centre
- Offers information and advice on housing rights, social welfare, and other supports for those facing homelessness.
- Website: citizensinformation.ie
- ALONE
- Supports older people, including those at risk of homelessness, with housing, health, and other services.
- Phone: 0818 222 024
- Website: alone.ie