Man arrested as doctor stabbed by patient at Dublin mental health facility
A man has been arrested after a doctor working in Dublin’s homeless sector was stabbed by a patient…
‘You do feel worthless’: 62-year-old woman on becoming homeless after eviction
The reality of homelessness has been laid bare by a 62-year-old woman who described staying in temporary accommodation…
‘I have to go to a hostel and I’m scared’: Growth in older homeless numbers ‘almost inevitable’
Rose*, a 62-year-old woman from North Dublin, is going to be evicted from her home of 30 years…
‘He’s so content going to bed at night’: Homeless mother says getting a house has made her young son ‘so happy’
A mother who was homeless has said getting the keys to her new home has transformed her young…
Amid new efforts on mental health and public safety, several in downtown Anchorage say issues are on the rise
People sit in the shade at Town Square Park on a 70-degree day on June 3. (Bill Roth…
Much-needed mental health resources to open soon in Anchorage
Southcentral Foundation aims to open a two-story, 44,178-square-foot intensive case management center called Quyana Qenq’a, or “thank you…
New Gym in Paris Helps Homeless Folks Improve Their Health And Habits–Without Leaving the Shelter
Wilfried enjoying The Shelter Gym in Paris – Photo by Omnigym A gym equipment company from Finland is…
Depaul: 93% spike in mental health issues affecting homeless families
Her advice to people who find themselves in a similar position is to keep asking for help. She…
Ireland has ‘stalled if not regressed’ on human rights, rights groups to tell UN in Geneva
TWO IRISH HUMAN rights organisations are to address UN member states today to warn of what they say…
Sweating in tents and searching for shelter: How Dublin’s homeless are surviving the heat
“WHEN YOU GET into the bed first, it’s fucking very hot,” said John, an older man who has been…
Healthcare is often pushed aside by homeless people struggling to survive. This service aims to change that
For the team behind Street Side Medics, the service comes down to an “exceptionally simple idea”. Founder Daniel…
Taoiseach urged to fully fund €3m Dublin ‘gamechanger’ homeless centre
The facility at Usher’s Island houses people who are homeless who have addictions and other healthcare needs Gráinne…