Family Support Services

Accessing Family Support Services During COVID-19

COPE Galway Homeless Services are currently operational with COVID-19 prevention, control and social distancing measures in place.
Access to Family Support Services is currently by phone and appointment basis only.
Clients, or anyone looking to access the services, are advised to first call the service on 091 527 571 or email familiessupport@copegalway.ie to make an appointment if needed.

COPE Galway Family Support Services

COPE Galway Family Support Service is a free and confidential service for families in Galway who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Each year, our Family Support team works with hundreds of families. They:

  • Offer support, advice, information, and interventions to prevent families from becoming homeless.
  • Facilitate the placement of families in various forms of emergency accommodation.
  • Helping families that are moving on from homelessness find and secure new homes.
  • Support families that have moved into new accommodation sustain their tenancies and avoid becoming homeless again.

Our team of experienced key workers work with each individual family to identify and explore all possible options available to them, based on their individual needs and situation.

Who is the service for?

Families who are at risk of becoming homeless.

Families who are homeless and have registered as homeless by their local housing authority.

Who is the service for?

  • Families who are at risk of becoming homeless.
  • Families who need information and support in relation housing difficulties that could potentially put them at risk of becoming homeless.
  • Families who are homeless and have been assessed and registered as homeless by their local Housing Authority.

Referral Process

If your family is at risk of homelessness or currently homeless, get in touch with our Family Support Service. You can drop in or call the service during opening hours or email us.

Contact Family Support

ADDRESS

COPE Galway Family Support Services,
Lower Ground Floor
Calbro House
Tuam Road
Galway

OPENING HOURS

8:00am to 4:30pm (Mon-Fri)

TELEPHONE
091 527 571

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Do you need accommodation urgently?

If need urgent support outside of your local authority’s operating hours, call the COPE Galway Out of Hours Emergency Service. 

Out of Hours Service – 1800 788 887

Available 7 pm – 11 pm every night

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