Young Adults
At NOVAS, we provide dedicated services for young adults aged between 18 and 24 years, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. These residential and outreach services are delivered through our DIAL model - Developing Independent Active Living.
DIAL House
Opened in 2007, DIAL House is a six unit residential service which accommodates care leavers with learning disabilities and mental health issues, at risk of becoming homeless.
DIAL offers a two-year life programme to residents, teaching them skills in cooking, cleaning, paying bills and money management, in a bid to equip them for independent living. Peer led learning is at the core of the DIAL ethos. Personal development of clients is based on holistic care giving and building trust and engagement with staff.
The DIAL model is being rolled out as part of the Supported Housing for Youth (SHY) pilot.
DIAL also offers an Outreach Service for young people living independently in the community. Staff provide practical and emotional supports to ensure clients are maintaining their accommodation and actively engaging in society.
Young adults are also supported through our tenancy sustainment and outreach services across the country, preventing and responding to youth homelessness.
NOVAS is a member of of the Irish Coaliation to End Youth Homelessness and our Senior Disabilities and Young Persons Manager sits on the Department of Housing’s Early Intervention and Prevention Sub-Committee, as part of the Youth Homeless Strategy.
