A person is regarded as homeless if they:
Have no accommodation available which they can reasonably occupy. This includes people who would normally reside with the homeless person
or
Are living in a hospital, county home, night shelter or other such institution because they do not have accommodation available and are unable to provide accommodation from their own resources
A person wishing to avail of Homeless Services must present themselves to the Customer Service Desk at Bailey’s New Street, Waterford, between 2pm-4pm and meet with the Homeless Services Officer. The Homeless Services Officer will make an assessment and refer a person, if necessary, to an Emergency Accommodation Provider.
Out of Hours
Out of hours arrangements are in operation during evenings and weekends and when the Customer Service Desk is closed.
How can we help?
Following the assessment, and if appropriate, emergency accommodation will be provided.
Consideration will also be given to making a referral to other services to assist the client, examples of which are: