Sonas provides housing and support services for women and children who are homeless due to domestic violence. They have 7 housing complexes located in Dublin areas including Ballymun, Clondalkin, and Ranelagh. Eligible applicants must be registered with a local authority as needing housing, not have recent evictions, and not have convictions for crimes against people or organized crime. Sonas offers a 2-year supported housing program and help moving women into permanent housing with long-term support.

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- Fortunestown
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- Ranelagh
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- Women who were recently evicted from local authority/private rented accommodation
- Women whose addiction means that they are unable to manage their lives on a day-to-day basis
- Women who have a conviction or charges pending for a crime against the person, including sexual assault
- Women who are involved in organised crime or the sale and supply of drugs
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Tel: 01 8349027 Fax: 01 8349028
Email: info@sonashousing.ie
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- Name, date of birth and permanent address (or correspondence address)
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- Referral agent details
- Current housing and support circumstances
- Information on the woman’s support needs
Sonas provides housing with support for women and children who are homeless because of domestic
violence. We provide women-centred programmes to suit the needs of women in our service. Our
programmes include: What happens next?
- A two-year supported housing service
- Permanent housing with long-term support - A project leader can advise of suitability with Sonas at referral stage
- Other specialist domestic violence housing support services - If suitable, Sonas will ask for a filled-in application and referral form
- Once we receive the completed form we will be in contact within two days
On accepting an offer of accommodation, a woman is allocated a Support Worker and a Children’s Support to let you know if we can offer the right support for the individual
Worker if she has children. They will work with her during her move into Sonas and throughout her time in - Sonas carries out landlord and brief Garda checks
Sonas, until she moves on to permanent accommodation.
- If suitable, we will set up an interview, usually within two weeks of receiving
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- We will let you know within two weeks of the interview whether we can
Who is eligible for Sonas Housing? offer the right support for you
- Women who are made homeless as a result of Domestic Violence or for whom past Domestic Violence is a significant issue.
Due to the independent nature of the housing, applicants should be post-crisis and be able to implement an agreed safety What if I disagree with the decision
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plan as necessary.
If you are not happy with the outcome of the assessment, you can
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- The majority of applicants must be eligible for local authority housing. If you are unsure whether or not someone is contact us for more information and advice on what to do next.
eligible please contact us on 01 8349027 to discuss the circumstances.
- Please note that we will accept applications from a woman who is a joint tenant or a joint homeowner if she can show
that the violent relationship has finished; that she is unable to have her partner removed from her home; and that she
is unable to remain in her own home due to ongoing domestic violence.
Who pays rent and when?
- We will require a reference from the landlord of the tenant’s last permanent address. This may be a private individual or a - Sonas tenants pay rent every week.
local authority. Further information is available on our referral form. We also perform Garda checks.
Will Sonas accept applicants with an alcohol or drug problem?
What support is offered? - Sonas can work with women who are managing their addiction in such a way that it does not impair their day-
to-day functioning. If a woman can manage her home (and children if living with her) and engage in the support
- The support work starts before an applicant moves to Sonas through participation in the continuum of care work. As well service, we can work with her.
as offering information and practical assistance around moving in, support workers use this time to begin to establish a
supportive relationship with the woman. This helps ensure that the woman and her children have continuity of care and
support during the ‘hand-over’ from the referring service to the new Sonas service. Will Sonas accept applicants with mental health issues?
- Throughout the tenancy, support workers offer specialist domestic violence support as well as emotional and practical - Sonas will accept women with mental health issues; however they must be capable of engaging in the support
support and information to the tenant in relation to a variety of issues. This work is directed by the tenant’s needs and wishes. service and must link in with appropriate mental health services as necessary.
- There is no night or weekend cover. The support service is available Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
Will Sonas accept applications from non-Irish women?
- Sonas will accept applications from eligible applicants regardless of their nationality or ethnic background.
Are there any services for children?
- We have children’s support workers who work directly with children on a one-to-one, family and group basis. Will Sonas accept applicants who have a disability (or have a child who has a
- Children’s support workers work with mothers, acknowledging them as the expert on their own children’s needs, to disability)?
minimise the effect of domestic violence on children. - Yes Sonas will accept applicants who have a disability. We can help with home adaptions if required.
How do I make a referral? Can Women Co-habit?
- Sonas offers sole tenancies for women in supported housing; however, visitors may stay from time to time.
- If you are a referral agent, simply call Sonas on 01 8349027 or fill in an application form and referral form. - The applicant’s abusive ex-partner, or any other person named as a risk to the tenant (or others) will not be
- If you are a woman in a domestic violence situation, discuss the possibility of making an application to Sonas with a allowed to visit her home or the complex.
community worker, doctor, social worker, guard or with staff in a crisis refuge. - Access with a named abuser cannot be facilitated in a Sonas complex. Women will be supported to make
- If you are undecided about whether to make a referral and feel you need more information or assistance then please ring alternative, safe arrangements where this is necessary.
us on 01 8349027 or email info@sonashousing.ie.