Find information on how to make a Protected Disclosure under the external procedures in place in the HEA.
National Supports
Click on the logos below to access national support services.
Gardaí
Phone: 999 / 112
In an emergency or when a crime is happening.
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.
Safe Ireland
Information and support related to Domestic, Sex, Gender and Sexuality-Based Violence in Ireland – https://www.safeireland.ie/
1800 341900 (24-hour national freephone helpline)
Contact your local service (There are 37 domestic abuse services located across Ireland) – https://www.safeireland.ie/find-help/where-to-find-help/#contact-local-service
Belong To – LGBTQ+ Youth Services
Supporting lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and trans young people in Ireland.
Phone: 01 670 6223
Crime Victims Helpline
Phone: 116006
Text: 0851337711
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/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)
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)
The Irish Network Against Racism (INAR)
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/
Women’s Aid
Phone: 1800 341 900 (24-hour freephone)
Stalking In Ireland
For information and support related to stalking in Ireland
https://www.stalkinginireland.ie/
Irish Internet Hotline
To securely, anonymously, and confidentially report concerns in respect of illegal content online
MOVE Ireland
Men Overcoming Violence – Supporting men to take responsibility for violence