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Homelessness & Mental Health

“The homeless population has always experienced difficulty…

Nobody Should be on Our Streets for Christmas

Dublin Simon Community Responds to October 2020 Homeless Report Dublin…

Celebrating 10 Years of Scrappy but Happy

This year, Dublin Simon Community is celebrating the 10th anniversary…

Be a Star and Buy a Star

Lockdown has made Christmas shopping more challenging this year,…

‘Gift-Back’ to those who need it most this Christmas

Dublin Simon Community are delighted to have partnered with GiftBack.ie as…
Sixty Photos for Simon content

World Food Day

16th of October is World Food Day, and in an extremely difficult…

Dublin Simon Community Welcomes Budget Measures for Housing & Homelessness

Dublin, 13 October 2020: Homelessness charity, Dublin Simon Community,…

CAG Simon Speak Out

On Wednesday, 30th September, we held our annual CAG Simon Speak…

A Hepatitis-Free Future

A HEPATITIS-FREE FUTURE By Ian Ndlovu, PSYCHIATRIC NURSE Viral…

Challenges faced by LGBTQI+ people living in homelessness

Dublin Simon Keyworker Glen recently spoke to Irish Examiner…

Darren Kennedy to Stretch for Simon on This Year’s Longest Day

Media personality and star of new BBC One series “You Are What…

Re-opening Our Camden Street and Thomas Street Charity Shops

We are delighted to announce that we will be re-opening our Camden…

Dublin Simon Community Responds to March Homelessness Figures

7,006 people recorded in emergency accommodation in Dublin in…

Psychological care is just as important as washing your hands

It had started. For a good two weeks after the first case of…

Q & A with a manager of one of our emergency accommodation services

Heather, the manager of one of our emergency accommodation services…

Changes to the Group programme at Ellen Hall

Dublin Simon Community provides a Residential Recovery service…

A Message from a Staff Nurse in Dublin Simon Community’s Blood Borne Virus Unit

This week's video diary is from Blarrett, a Staff Nurse in…

Dublin Simon Community Responds to February Homelessness Figures

7,219 people recorded in emergency accommodation in Dublin…

Exiting Homelessness During Covid-19: A Message from Megan & Sarah

Our job on the Dublin Simon “Support to Live Independently…

A message from a full-time volunteer in Dublin Simon Community

This week's video diary is from Bethany, a full-time volunteer…

Client Development Activity Pack

We know that people in homeless services are feeling particularly…

A Few Words from the Frontline

  This week's blog post is a video diary from Mark, a…

Simon Community Spirit Runs Through Phoenix Park Dublin, 7th March 2020

People of all ages gathered in the Phoenix Park on Saturday 7th…

Social Quiz-tancing For Simon

Join Dublin Simon Community and their fundraising team on…

Statement on Dublin Simon Community Covid 19 Prevention & Control Measures

Statement on Dublin Simon Community Covid 19 Prevention &…

Keeping Everyone Informed

At Dublin Simon Community, we have been closely following all…

Food For Simon

At Dublin Simon Community, we provide approximately 1,000 meals…

Supporting Hospitals During Covid-19

Like everyone at the moment, Dublin Simon Community is flexing…

Article: Diet and Recovery from alcohol addiction

Diet and Recovery from alcohol addiction by Jubin Cherian,…

Inside Dublin Simon Community’s Emergency Accommodation

By Claire McSweeney, Senior Manager for Emergency Services at…

Dublin Simon Community Statement on Latest Dublin Homelessness Figures

Dublin Simon Community has warmly welcomed the significant reduction…

Simon Home Run Early Bird Tickets

Due to demand, we have extended our Early Bird tickets for the…

Dublin Simon Community’s Recommendations for New Government.

The new Government must address the key issues of housing and…

Simon House of Light to Dazzle Dublin with the Help of Star Guest

The Simon House of Light Show is back for its 8th year and will…

Simon House of Light

The 8th annual Simon House of Light Show launched on Thursday…

Simon and Tom’s Social Experiment

What do you think it would be like if you couldn’t close your…

The Scrappy but Happy Exhibition

The Scrappy but Happy exhibition runs from November to December…

Dublin Simon Community’s Weather Warning Response

Dublin Simon Community is putting in place a number of additional…

Rise Up - World Cup 2019 Rugby Breakfast in aid of Dublin Simon Community

Calling all rugby fans! Rugby fever has officially hit and if…

Homeless Mental Health Advocacy Movement

The Homeless Mental Health Advocacy Movement was previously known…

Ross Byrne: Home is where the heart is

Leinster star encouraging public to back Simon Home Run Leinster…

Simon Services Shortlisted in AONTAS STAR Awards

Dublin Simon Community are delighted to have two of our services…

Help people begin their journey home

Each night, people are enduring the harsh streets or are waking…

Support Dublin Simon Community this Christmas

Help people on their journey home this year Dublin Simon Community…

Ireland round off Mexican journey in glory

The Irish men’s Homeless World Cup Team lifted the Telmex Telcal…

Support My Legacy Week for Dublin Simon Community

This year Dublin Simon Community and 60 Irish charities are asking…

'Sixty Photographs for Simon' book on sale in aid of Simon Community

Vincent Butler has recently put together a book entitled 'Sixty…

Thousands gather in the Phoenix Park for the Simon Home Run

Dublin Simon Community would like to say a huge thank you to…

Dublin Simon Community client's art to be showcased at exhibition

Dublin Simon Community client's will have their art on display…

Ross Byrne: Why I’m supporting the Simon Home Run

Sometimes we take our everyday lives for granted. We get up in…

Minister Harris launches Dublin Simon Community's Step Up Step Down facility

One of a kind service will provide life saving medical care to…

Emergency and Outreach services preparing for busy weekend ahead of Papal visit

As a result of the increased traffic and crowds heading into…

#MyMiniMarathon – Phyl’s Story

Phyl Geraghty has been a dedicated volunteer with the Dublin…

Sport helped my recovery

Dubliner Tara McNeill first encountered the homeless charity,…

The Irish Times: 'That dog helped me with my anxiety, my depression, everything'

Read Patrick Freyne’s recent piece for The Irish Times below. Many…

Happy Christmas from Dublin Simon Community

Thank You to All Our Supporters On behalf of Dublin Simon Community,…

Leave your gift for the future, leave a legacy

This My Legacy Week, Dublin Simon Community are asking you to…

Inside Ushers Island

Dublin Simon Community - Treatment and Recovery Services Friday,…

Get your hands on a signed Ireland rugby jersey

Dublin Simon is offering you the chance to win big ahead of England…

Diary Notice: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

Sam McGuinness to speak at upcoming panel discussion Wednesday,…

Call for students to saddle up & support Simon

Simon Spin Challenge must raise €10,000 in 8 hours Thursday,…

Repair and Leasing Scheme

Do you have a vacant property? Thursday, May 04, 2017 The Repair…

Dublin Simon Counselling Service supports Green Ribbon Campaign

“Let’s keep the conversation going because real ‘Change’…

Dublin Simon Community host event to mark World Hepatitis Day

Client Action Group host event to help raise awareness of hepatitis Friday,…

World Cup dream comes true for Tara

2017 Homeless World Cup kicks off in Norway Tuesday, August…

5 warm up tips ahead of the Simon Home Run

Our Health and Wellbeing Officer has some advice for runners…

Dublin Simon awarded Certified Body Status by Housing Finance Agency

Dublin Simon Community delighted to be awarded certified body…

Helping people experiencing homelessness through counselling

Dublin Simon's Sure Steps Counselling Service: Giving people…

Dublin Simon Community Tenant Information and Support Service

Helping to support and make sure people remain secure in their…

Calling all performers: Dublin Simon Community to hold an Open Mic Night

Third Space Café to hold the night on June 29th Wednesday,…

Support Dublin Simon by cheering on the Boys in Blue

 Register for Simon Fun Run to be automatically entered into…

Martina Bergin: What it’s like for people sleeping on the streets

Sleeping in pairs is the safest way to survive rough sleeping.…

Best of Irish Literature come together for Dublin Simon Community

Poetry Anthology ‘Looking at the Stars’ to raise €15,000…

Simon artists show their work

ArtCraft enables artists affected by homelessness and disability…

High Hopes Choir to Play Electric Picnic

High Hopes Choir to Play Electric Picnic Dublin Simon Community…