National Supports



Click on the logos below to access national support services.

An Garda Síochána

Rape Crisis Centre

BelongTo youth services

CrimeVictimsHelpline.ie

HSE Sexual Assault Treatment Units

LGBT Ireland

Men's Aid

Niteline

Samaritans

Text About It

Irish Network Against Racism / I REPORT

Womens Aid

 

Gardaí
Phone: 999 / 112
In an emergency or when a crime is happening

www.garda.ie/en/crime/


Rape Crisis Centre

Phone: 1800 77 8888 (24-hour free national helpline)

www.rapecrisishelp.ie (further information on professional and local support)

www.rapecrisisireland.ie/find-help/rape-crisis-centres/

Finding Your Way after Sexual Violence | Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (drcc.ie)

An online guide to options and supports after rape, sexual assault and other forms of sexual violence in Ireland, developed by Dublin Rape Crisis Centre. The guide covers how to access medical treatment after rape or sexual assault, report to An Garda Siochana and navigate the courts process, using animations, audio testimony and quotes. It also offers guidance to those who are supporting friends or loved ones impacted by sexual violence.


Belong To Youth Services

Supporting lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and trans young people in Ireland

Phone: 01 670 6223

https://www.belongto.org/


Crime Victims Helpline

Phone: 116006

Text: 0851337711

www.crimevictimshelpline.ie


HSE Sexual Assault Treatment Units

Information on all your care options if you have been raped or sexually assaulted.

https://www2.hse.ie/sexual-assault-treatment-units/

https://www2.hse.ie/services/sexual-assault-treatment-units/where-to-find.html


LGBT Ireland

Phone: LGBT Helpline 1800 929 539

https://lgbt.ie/our-services/

https://lgbt.ie/get-information/harassment-and-violence/


Men’s Aid

Phone: National Confidential Helpline – 01 5543811

https://www.mensaid.ie/services/


Niteline

Phone: 1800 793 793 (9pm – 2:30am)

https://niteline.ie/


Samaritans

Phone: 116 123 (24-hour freephone)

Email: jo@samaritans.ie

www.samaritans.org/ireland/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/


Spunout – Text About It (free, anonymous, 24/7 messaging service)

www.textaboutit.ie/


Women’s Aid

Phone: 1800 341 900 (24-hour freephone)

www.womensaid.ie

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The Irish Network Against Racism (INAR) 

https://inar.ie/ 

I REPORT 

Enables people who experience or witness racism and/or those supporting them to do something about it and break the silence. National, confidential and user-friendly way to report racism from any online device.

https://ireport.ie/web-report-racist-incidents/

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