Waiting times taking toll on mental health of homeless

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Long waiting periods to exit emergency accommodation and access treatment is taking its toll on the mental and physical health of the homeless population, according to the Dublin Simon Community

Its latest annual report shows wait times for mental health services increased by 68% last year, while detox services wait times grew by 13%.

It has said the ongoing lack of accessible one and two-bed properties across the country has led to a"grim" situation. The Dublin Simon 2021 Annual Review also revealed the rapidly increasing demand for detox and counselling services among the homeless population, which is outpacing the capacity for services in the capital.

 

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