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Depaul calls for earlier homeless interventions

The homelessness crisis is placing unprecedented pressure on frontline services, with a sharp rise in families seeking help, according to Depaul.

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Depaul calls for earlier homeless interventions

Depaul, a homelessness charity, has called for earlier interventions to prevent families and individuals from becoming homeless, amid a surge in demand and mental health concerns. Last year, Depaul supported 8,204 people across 44 services, including 2,574 children and five babies born to mothers in emergency services. The number of families accessing its services rose by 28% to 1,456.

Depaul's 2025 Impact Report warns that greater investment in prevention, permanent housing, and mental health and addiction services is urgently needed. Deputy manager Sharon Lysaght noted a shift in the profile of families entering homelessness, with larger family sizes and higher costs due to increased rents and living expenses.

Depaul has supported 914 households and 1,452 individuals out of homelessness, but the ongoing housing crisis and cost-of-living crisis are putting unprecedented pressure on frontline services. The charity urges the government to increase investment in social and affordable housing, funding a homelessness prevention framework, mental health and addiction supports, and sustainable solutions for people seeking international protection.

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