Focus Ireland is a housing and homelessness charity working to prevent people becoming, remaining or returning to homelessness through the provision of quality services, supported housing, research and advocacy. An Advice and Information service is available with regional offices based in Dublin, Cork, Kilkenny, Limerick and Sligo, and Waterford.

Galway Simon Community (GSG) provide a range of services to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. We deliver housing services to single men and women, as well as young people, in crisis to ensure that they are resettled to long term housing solutions.

We operate dedicated Homeless Prevention Services that provide information, guidance and practical support to people, including families, at risk of homelessness. We assist people to find private rented accommodation.

Education and Training Boards are the driving force of education and training in the local community, with pathways for every learner across Early Education, Community National Schools, Post primary Education, Further Education and Training, Apprenticeships and Traineeships, Youth Services, Outdoor Education Services and Community Education Services.

Education and Training Boards are the driving force of education and training in the local community, with pathways for every learner across Early Education, Community National Schools, Post primary Education, Further Education and Training, Apprenticeships and Traineeships, Youth Services, Outdoor Education Services and Community Education Services.

The Social Worker in the Housing Dept. of Galway City Council can provide advice and advocacy in relation to housing, tenancy and social problems The Social Work Department work closely with statutory and voluntary bodies to prevent homelessness. The key focus is on supporting individuals and families to access appropriate community based services at an early stage to avert a homeless situation arising

Education and Training Boards are the driving force of education and training in the local community, with pathways for every learner across Early Education, Community National Schools, Post primary Education, Further Education and Training, Apprenticeships and Traineeships, Youth Services, Outdoor Education Services and Community Education Services.

Providing services in the areas of care, education programmes, housing and social aspects of life for the elderly. They  provide meals in the Social Satellite Centre, along with meals and visitation for the elderly in their own homes.

NOVAS provide Supported Temporary Accommodation in Limerick, Dublin, Clare, Tipperary and Kerry. They also provide outreach services for households who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, social housing, street outreach and health and recovery services including community detox and respite support.

Respond provide housing for some of the most vulnerable groups in society including those who have lived for long periods in hostels, temporary and insecure accommodation.

Credit Unions are financial co-operatives where members can save and lend to each other at fair rates of interest. They are non-profit organisations that have a volunteer ethos and community focus. In order to join a credit union, you must have a common bond with its members such as location or Occupation. 

There are two main umbrella bodies for credit unions - the Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) and the Credit Union Development Association (CUDA). Most credit unions belong to one of these bodies and you can find your nearest Credit Union on their website.