High success rate for North’s Housing First placements

The Housing First model is due to be rolled out by the government in Ireland

“Housing First is focused on the most entrenched, challenging individuals with regard to homelessness,” said David Carroll, director of services for Depaul Pic: Rollingnews

Nearly three-quarters of the people placed by Depaul into permanent housing in Northern Ireland over the past two years have managed to beat the cycle of homelessness and remain in their homes.

Depaul, an all-island charity, advocates the Housing First approach, which is based on the principle that housing is a basic human right and that there should be respect and compassion for those experiencing homelessness. The provision of housing is not conditional ...