Homeless Supports

Who may be able to assist you?

If you are homeless or at risk of homelessness and your last permanent address is in Longford County Council local area, please contact Longford County Council and request to speak with a member of the homeless team on 043 334 34 99.

Phone lines are open 9.00 am until 4pm Monday to Friday or you may present to the Housing Office in between the hours of 10am and 1pm and 2pm and 3.30pm.

When necessary, you may be required to attend the homeless unit in person for an assessment. Assessments are by appointment only and initially will assess eligibility under Section 2 of the Housing Act 1988.

The initial assessment involves:

  • Establishing accommodation history
  • Establishing reason for homelessness
  • Establishing eligibility for specific homeless services/emergency accommodation
  • Establishing support needs & signposting to other relevant services.
  • Establishing if you are registered or eligible to register with a Local Authority for social housing supports.

What is required for the appointment?

  • Proof of ID (Passport, Driving license, PPS card)
  • Proof of income including bank statement
  • PPSN number
  • Proof of homelessness (notice to quit, eviction notice, court order)
  • Proof of address history to establish according to the Housing Act 1988.

Am I entitled to temporary emergency accommodation?

  • If you have nowhere to stay on the day you present to the Local Authority.
  • If you have been staying in a place but have no right to remain there.
  • If you have somewhere to stay but are at risk of harm if you remain there.
  • If you cannot pay for any accommodation for yourself.

Proof of the above will be assessed by Housing staff. It will then be determined if you have a priority need for temporary accommodation and emergency accommodation is subject to availability. 

For further information, please telephone 043 334 34 99 or email homeless@longfordcoco.ie. 

Should you require assistance outside of these hours please contact the out of hours service on 087 445 4542 or email outofhoursservice@midlandssimon.com between the hours of 6pm-12am (midnight) 7 days a week. 

I’m under 18, what do I do?

The Health Service Executive (HSE) will help you if you are under 18 years. If you are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless go to your local Area Health Office and look to speak to a social worker. If that office is closed, for example it is after 5:00pm you should go to the local Garda Station and they will contact the on-duty social worker.