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Homeless

If you have no place to live and can’t afford to get housing yourself, the Council may consider you homeless. They can help with emergency places to stay, like hostels, B&Bs, or special housing for people in crisis.

Homeless Services

You may be considered homeless by Galway County Council if:

  • You have nowhere to live, or
  • You are staying in a night shelter or similar place only because you have no other option, and
  • You cannot afford to get accommodation on your own

How to Get Help

We’ll work with you to find the most suitable support for your situation.

  • Step 1: Contact Us

  • Step 2: Assessment

    • A housing officer will assess your situation via phone call and help you access the right support.
       

  • Step 3: Support Options

    • Emergency Accommodation
    • Temporary Housing
    • Rent support (e.g. HAP, RAS)
    • Referrals to Health & Addiction Services through our some of our partners below

Additional Support Contacts

The following contacts may also be useful to persons seeking accommodation:


COPE GALWAY

www.copegalway.ie
091 525259 (Singles)
091 527571 (Families)

COPE Galway is a local charity providing three key social services across Galway City and County:

  • Emergency accommodation and support for people experiencing homelessness
  • A refuge and outreach services for women and children affected by domestic violence
  • Senior support services, including community catering and a day centre for older people


GALWAY SIMON COMMUNITY

www.galwaysimon.ie

Tel: (091)381828

Support & accommodation services to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the West of Ireland.

 

THRESHOLD

www.threshold.ie
Freephone 1800 454 454 (Monday to Friday)

Threshold is a national charity offering free, confidential advice and advocacy to tenants. It works to prevent homelessness through its Tenancy Protection Service.

You can also visit the website to access web chat, email support, or book a face-to-face consultation.

CUAN MHUIRE

www.cuanmhuire.ie

Cuan Mhuire operates a residential centre in Coolarne, Athenry, Co. Galway, offering a structured, abstinence-based programme for individuals dealing with:

  • Alcohol dependency
  • Other chemical addictions
  • Gambling issues

SAMARITANS

www.samaritans.org

Tel: 116123

Dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnect that can lead to suicide.

PIETA HOUSE

www.pieta.org

Tel: 1800247247

Dedicated to suicide prevention and individuals engaging in self harm.

HELPLINK MENTAL SUPPORT

www.helplink.ie

Tel: 091 759887

Online counselling services to support mental health and well being, including general counselling, bereavement, youth, couples, addiction and youth addiction counselling.  

COPE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REFUGE & SUPPORT

www.copegalway.ie

Tel: 565985

Support, information and refuge for women & children in Galway who experience domestic abuse.

GALWAY RAPE CRISIS CENTRE

www.galwayrcc.ie

Tel 1800355355 or 091564800

Provision of counselling for survivors of sexual abuse.

WOMEN'S AID

www.womensaid.ie

Tel:1800 341900

Refer women to local domestic violence support services.

TRAVELLER COUNSELLING SERVICES

Tel 087 637 9074

Garda Confidential Helpline: 1800666111

Contact our Housing Homeless team

Housing counter (in person) Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Address

Housing Homeless
Galway County Council
Áras an Chontae
Prospect Hill
Galway
H91 H6KX

Phone numbers

Phone
091 509203

Office hours

Sunday Closed
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday Closed