Established in 1983 by Fr Peter McVerry, the charity works with individuals at risk of, or experiencing homelessness, in Dublin, Kildare, Laois and Limerick. Peter McVerry Trust provides a wide range of services in the areas of homelessness prevention, housing, homeless services, under 18s residential and drug treatment.
Vision: ?An Ireland that supports all those on the margins and upholds their rights to full inclusion in society.?
Peter McVerry Trust Under 18s Residential Services: PMVT Under 18s services offer individualised, holistic, strengths' based care and support to young people between 12-17 years of age who are referred by Tusla . Placements are guided by the Well Tree Model of Care, which is a trauma and attachment informed approach and framework which supports individualised planning and intervention for each young person. PMVT Under 18s services aim to support young people who present with a wide range of needs. Our services work with the young person to continually develop and increase confidence, coping strategies and self-esteem and support the young person to move on to appropriate accommodation following their placement.