A new homeless hub is set to open in Waterford City on Monday.

The integrated services centre is a partnership between Waterford Council, the HSE, Focus Ireland and South East Simon Community.

It’s located in the former Bank of Ireland at 28 Parnell Street and the agencies will be providing a range of services to those experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Sinéad Breathnach is Regional Homeless Lead for Waterford Council.

“We were conscious that we were spread throughout various parts of the city.

“Now it’s a one-stop-shop, they come into one place, tell their story only once and have access to all the services they need.”

Sinéad Breathnach says people will no longer need to go to the council’s customer service desk to get help.

“We have approximately 800 people who present to us every year as homeless. That footfall will now be coming here to 28 Parnell Street.

“We have four dedicated interview rooms that are very private.”

The centre will be open from 9.30am-12.30pm and 2-4pm each week day (with the exception of Thursday mornings’ later start times of 10.30am.