Sundial House
The first of it kind in Ireland, Sundial House was opened in September 2008. The long term housing project at James Street provides low threshold housing for people who have experienced extended periods of street homelessness and have entrenched alcohol use issues. The service provides a holistic harm reduction response to the presenting needs of those housed. The project supports a continuum of care approach and has been purpose built to ensure high quality accommodation.
This service is managed by Depaul Ireland in partnership with Túath Housing.
PROJECT AIMS
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To provide a long term housing option to service users;
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To provide a supportive and healthy shared living environment;
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To provide emotional and motivational support;
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To take a holistic harm reduction approach to health and addiction needs;
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To meet the basic medical/ health needs within people own accommodation;
FACILITIES AND SERVICES
The project will accommodate 30 people, men and women, singles and couples in spacious en suite accommodation, there are both single and twin rooms (27 long-term beds and 3 rooms with enhanced care facilities). The service has ample communal areas and one to one space on each of the five floors, serviced by a lift to allow for accessibility to all levels. The project is staffed on a 24/7 basis, with meals provided. There is a moderate service charge. The laundry facilities and garden balconies are available to service users.
A keyworker is appointed to all service users to ensure they can access the services they require and receive the appropriate support. A care plan is developed between the service user and key worker, which is monitored and reviewed on regular basis. The care plan covers life skills, budgeting, drink harm reduction, detox access and health and mental health support.
TARGET GROUP
Sundial House's service users include those with a long history of street homelessness and entrenched alcohol use issues. Generally service users are aged 35 years+, but the service is flexible to all age groups and to those with complex needs.
Publications
The review of Sundial House's first year is available to view and download from the Publications page.
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