New campaign aiming to prevent homelessness in Tipperary
Focus Ireland are behind the campaign, aimed at people living in rented accommodation
One of Ireland's biggest homelessness charities has launched a new campaign aimed at preventing homelessness in Tipperary.
Focus Ireland are behind the new campaign, which is being aimed at people living in private rented accommodation across Tipperary to recognise the early warning signs or "red flags", which helps stop a housing problem becoming a housing crisis, the charity say.
The new campaign is running in conjunction with Focus Ireland's corporate partner Bord Gáis Energy.
Focus Ireland’s partnership with Bord Gáis Energy was established 10 years ago and, in that time, has supported over 8,500 families experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their home.
With the alarming rise in housing challenges, Focus Ireland seeks to equip people with the knowledge and resources needed through its Advice and Information Service helpline and dedicated webpage. This includes sourcing legal advice, arranging mediation with the landlord and engaging with local authorities if required.
Conor Roe, Head of Advice and Information Services with Focus Ireland said: “We are urging people in County Tipperary to contact our Advice and Information services and hopefully our staff can help to prevent a housing problem from becoming a homeless crisis. The most important thing is for people to call us for advice and support as soon as possible.”
"Focus Ireland operates advice and information services across these counties, in collaboration with local authorities in the region. While a lot of the work of these services is to support people who have become homeless to navigate services and make the earliest exit from homelessness, we are also committed to increasing the amount of prevention work that we carry out as part of our support for Housing For All and the regional homeless plan," Mr Roe added.
"A heartfelt thank you must go to our long-term corporate partner, Bord Gáis Energy, whose funding and valuable support played a key role in making this campaign a reality," he said.
Anyone who has concerns about their tenancy security can reach out through the 24/7 web form on focusireland.ie where a member of the Advice and Information team will aim to respond within 24 hours. Alternatively, they can contact Focus Ireland’s Advice and Information helpline at 01 6712555, Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm.