A Directory featuring information on the range of services and supports available to homeless persons has been launched by the Clare Homelessness Alliance (CHA).
The Directory of Services is produced by CHA member agencies including the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, HSE, the Department of Social Protection, Clarecare, An Garda Síochána, Mid-West Simon Community, Clare Probation Services, Clare Haven Services, Clare County Council, and Kilrush and Ennis Town Councils.
The CHA, which was established in early 2012, also announced it is currently developing a 5-year action plan to deliver on the objectives in the Homeless Strategy National Implementation Plan and the Mid-West Regional Homelessness Action Plan 2013-2018, which was recently adopted by the Limerick, North Tipperary and Clare Local Authorities.
Launching the Directory of Services today, Councillor Patricia McCarthy, Chair of Clare County Council’s Housing & Cultural Services SPC said: “The agencies involved in providing services for homeless persons came together last year as they recognised the growing need to address the issue of homelessness in a coherent manner. The Directory is the initial outcome of this coordinated approach and sets out information in relation to services and supports available to homeless persons, including necessary contact details.”
Cllr. McCarthy added: “CHA members have been aware that the number of homeless has been on the increase in recent years. The plight of the homeless and the need to ensure that every effort is made to redress the problem was highlighted in recent weeks as a result of the tragic death of a homeless person in Ennis.”
“During the next month, the CHA will be publishing its Draft 5-year action plan to deliver on the objectives of the mid-west regional homelessness action plan 2013-2018. The CHA will continue to provide a forum for the sharing of information and development of awareness of issues and services impacting on the homeless. Its members will also promote best practice in service delivery and provides essential links between services providers,” Cllr. McCarthy concluded.
Copies of the Clare Homelessness Alliance Directory of Services are available from the offices of CHA members.
The Directory of Services is produced by CHA member agencies including the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, HSE, the Department of Social Protection, Clarecare, An Garda Síochána, Mid-West Simon Community, Clare Probation Services, Clare Haven Services, Clare County Council, and Kilrush and Ennis Town Councils.
The CHA, which was established in early 2012, also announced it is currently developing a 5-year action plan to deliver on the objectives in the Homeless Strategy National Implementation Plan and the Mid-West Regional Homelessness Action Plan 2013-2018, which was recently adopted by the Limerick, North Tipperary and Clare Local Authorities.
Launching the Directory of Services today, Councillor Patricia McCarthy, Chair of Clare County Council’s Housing & Cultural Services SPC said: “The agencies involved in providing services for homeless persons came together last year as they recognised the growing need to address the issue of homelessness in a coherent manner. The Directory is the initial outcome of this coordinated approach and sets out information in relation to services and supports available to homeless persons, including necessary contact details.”
Cllr. McCarthy added: “CHA members have been aware that the number of homeless has been on the increase in recent years. The plight of the homeless and the need to ensure that every effort is made to redress the problem was highlighted in recent weeks as a result of the tragic death of a homeless person in Ennis.”
“During the next month, the CHA will be publishing its Draft 5-year action plan to deliver on the objectives of the mid-west regional homelessness action plan 2013-2018. The CHA will continue to provide a forum for the sharing of information and development of awareness of issues and services impacting on the homeless. Its members will also promote best practice in service delivery and provides essential links between services providers,” Cllr. McCarthy concluded.
Copies of the Clare Homelessness Alliance Directory of Services are available from the offices of CHA members.
