Social Work Department

Galway City Council Social Work is a consent based, voluntary service. We empower people to solve issues in their everyday lives, identify and understand sources of stress or difficulty, develop coping skills, and find solutions to their problems.

What can Galway City Council Social Work help with?

  • Child and family matters.
  • Marital and relationship issues.
  • Needs of older people and vulnerable adults.
  • Mental health and/or medical difficulties.
  • Signposting and referral to relevant services.
  • Advocacy and inter-agency co-ordination.
  • Short term counselling and emotional support.
  • Domestic Violence / intimate partner violence.
  • Difficulties budgeting/managing finances.
  • Difficulties accessing services.
  • Complex discharges (e.g., hospital, prison).
  • Homelessness and Homeless prevention support.

What kind of referrals will Galway City Council Social Work not accept?

  • If you are already linked in with an appropriate existing service (where duplication of service would occur).
  • If your referral is not appropriate to our service or the circumstances do not meet our service threshold.
  • If the referral relates to another department within housing example:
    Allocations Section
    Homeless Services 
    Maintenance Section
    Choice Based Lettings

Contact Us

Phone: 091 536400
Email: Socialworkdept@galwaycity.ie
By post: Social Work Department, Housing Section, Galway City Council, City Hall, College rd., Galway H91 X4K8

How do I refer to Galway City Council Social Work?

Please follow link below to complete social work referral form. 

www.galwaycity.ie/socialworkreferral