Call for female-only 'one-stop shop' for women experiencing addiction and homelessness

Merchants Quay Ireland is launching a campaign for gender-specific services, while a new report outlines the extent of the issues facing vulnerable women in trying to access addiction and homeless services. File picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Women experiencing drug addiction and homelessness need a special "one-stop shop" centre to help them get quicker access to the services they need, according to Merchants Quay Ireland (MQI).

The charity is launching a campaign for gender-specific services, while a new report outlines the extent of the issues facing vulnerable women in trying to access addiction and homeless services.