Helpline Numbers and Links

Below are listed a number of support services which are available in the Republic of Ireland and provide expert support and advice for those in crisis.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

  • Women's Aid National Freephone Helpline
    1800 341 900

  • Ascend
    North Tipperary-based support service for women experiencing violence

  • Mna Feasa
    Women's Domestic Violence Project based in Cork
    mnafeasa@eircom.net
    Tel: 021 421 1757

  • Domestic Violence Social Work Service
    Liberty Street Cork
    Open Mon-Fri, 9-5pm
    Tel: 021 492 1728

RAPE/SEXUAL ABUSE

CHILD ABUSE

    OTHER

  • Samaritans
    1850 60 90 90

  • Gay Switch Board
    872 1055 (mon-fri 8-10pm + sat 3.30-6p.m.)

  • Lesbian Line
    872 0460 (thurs 7-9 p.m.)

Support services available outside Republic of Ireland

Information and resources related to domestic violence in Ireland and the UK