Bella House Women’s Centre
Bella House is a trauma-informed, short-term accommodation (STA) service situated in the Dublin 9 area, offering temporary housing for single women. With a capacity to accommodate up to 23 clients, the service provides a supportive environment for those who need it, for up to six months.
In line with NOVAS Strategic Plan 2023-2027, the facility offers a range of rehabilitation and stabilisation interventions designed to engage clients and create sustainable pathways out of homelessness. The service operates under a harm reduction policy, ensuring there are no barriers to entry and accepting clients as they are.
The service is funded by our partners at the Dublin Region Homeless Executive (DRHE). Guided by the six trauma-informed practice principles – safety, trust, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural respect – the service creates a compassionate environment that acknowledges and responds to the unique experiences of each client. This approach fosters emotional wellbeing and stability, empowering women to navigate their challenges and work towards lasting recovery and independence.
The Service Manager is Kim Keogh (kim.keogh@novas.ie) and the Deputy Manager is Niamh Hayes (niamh.hayes@novas.ie).
