Homeless Services
| Carlow County Council Homeless Services Christmas Arrangements |
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| As the council offices are closed from Tuesday 24th December 2024 until Monday 30th December 2024 there will be no one available to assess homeless presentations in that time. |
| In case of a homeless emergency during this time, please phone De Paul Homeless Services for assistance on 0599135229. |
If you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, please make contact with the homeless team by emailing homeless@carlowcoco.ie by contacting 059 9170300 or by calling to the offices or Carlow County Council Monday to Friday 9.30am – 5pm.
Carlow County Council works closely with the following partners in the provision of homeless services: -
- De Paul Charity provide supported, supervised and safe temporary emergency accommodation in Carlow Town.
- The HSE for substance misuse outreach services, community supports, mental health support, disability services, homecare and START.
- Tar Isteach Housing who operate: -
- Own front door supporting Housing
- START (Support for Tenancy And Recovery Targets) programme
- Homecare Project
- Focus Ireland provide a number of services in the Carlow Area including: -
- Advice and Information if you are at risk in your tenancy – contact 01 6712555 to access this service
- Long term supported accommodation for complex needs
- Housing First Project
- Aftercare Project
- Tenancy Sustainment Service
Homeless HAP Service
If you are in homeless services or at risk of becoming homeless and eligible for social housing supports with Carlow County Council, the Homeless Prevention Officer will carry out an assessment and may support you under the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Scheme and avail of the assistance of the Homeless HAP Placefinder.
The Homeless HAP Team can contacted on: 059 9170360 Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00.