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Address:
County Hall, Riverside,,
Sligo
General Details
Contact position: Administrative Officer
Service / Organisation: Sligo County Council
071 9111222
Description of main activities / services for children and families:

Residents in Council Housing and RAS Tenancies in Sligo County are eligible for a link to a tenancy support service for a defined period of time to assist with housing tenancy issues, rent arrears, estate management issues, household management or access to entitlements.

Description:

Residents in Council Housing and Rental Accommodation Scheme  (RAS) Tenancies in Sligo County are eligible to link to a tenancy support service for a defined period of time.  The service will assist with housing tenancy issues, rent arrears, estate management issues, household management or access to entitlements. Those offered tenancy support are usually at risk of homelessness or losing their tenancy. In some cases, those who are experiencing a housing crisis and need to access social housing supports will be referred to the tenancy support service.

Categories:
Service Areas
Service Areas:
  • Sligo town and environs
  • Sligo - north
  • Sligo - south, east and west

All areas County Sligo

Where service is provided
Where service is provided:
  • Service provided at various locations throughout the area covered
Cost of service to user
Cost of service to user:
  • Free
How to access the service
How to access the service (referral pathways):
  • People can self-refer / access the service directly (without the need for a referral)
  • Through schools
  • Through Tusla Child and Family Social Workers
  • Through other Tusla services (e.g. Education Welfare Service)
  • Through HSE services
  • Through other statutory services
  • Through other community / voluntary service
Parental permission needed

Tenancy support is offered to adults/parents although the whole family can benefit.

Age-range catered for
Age-range catered for:
  • Adults (25-64 years)
  • Adults (65+ years)
 

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Services must:

  • Be based in Sligo / Leitrim or provide a service to children, young people or families (0 to 24 years of age, plus pre-birth services) in Sligo / Leitrim
  • Be a state supported or not for profit service or agency
  • Be non-political and non-commercial

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