If you are homeless, rough sleeping or at risk of homelessness, and your last permanent address is situated in County Monaghan, contact the Homeless Services on 047 74729 to arrange an appointment for an assessment with one of our team.
What does the Homeless assessment involve?
The Homeless Assessment involves:
- Establishing accommodation history;
- Establishing reason for homelessness;
- Establishing eligibility for homeless services and/or emergency accommodation;
- Establishing support needs;
- Establishing if you are registered or eligible to register with a local authority for social housing support.
What do you need to provide for a Homeless Assessment?
- Photo ID (for example driver’s license, passport, GNIB card)
- Proof of income & bank statement (for example recent payslips and Statement of Liability, if in employment or, 52 weeks Statement of Social Welfare)
- Proof of last permanent address (for example tenancy agreement / utility bill)
- Proof of homelessness (for example notice to quit, statutory declaration, validation letter of Notice from Threshold or court order)
I’m under 18 years of age, what should I do?
Tusla has responsibility to respond to your needs if you are homeless and aged under 18 years. A social worker with Tusla will help you. If you become homeless or are at risk of homelessness, you need to contact your local Tusla Office. If contacting after 5 p.m. and your local office is closed you need to go to your local Garda Station and the Gardai will contact the on-duty Social Worker.
Are you renting and worried about losing your home?
There is a dedicated freephone advice line operated by Threshold at 1800 454 454, you can contact this number if you are experiencing any of the following Tenancy issues:
- You are being asked to leave rented accommodation before your lease has expired.
- Your Landlord is selling or reacquiring the home.
- It is time for renewing your lease, but you are worried about being able to pay
Dispute Resolution for Tenants and Landlords
The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) provides a dispute resolution service for tenants and landlords (including approved housing bodies). Telephone 0818 30 30 37.
Homeless Team Tel: 047 74729
Homeless Team Email: homeless@monaghancoco.ie