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

PCHEI Student Counselling Services

Samaritans

50808

Womens Aid

Gardaí
Phone: 999 / 112
In an emergency or when a crime is happening
www.garda.ie/en/crime/sexual-crime


Rape Crisis Centre

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

www.drcc.ie/services (webchat, email support and interpreters available during office hours)

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.

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


Belong To Youth Services

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

Phone: 01 670 6223 (Mon-Fri 9am-1pm & 2pm-5pm)

https://www.belongto.org/


Crime Victims Helpline
Phone: 116006
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 (mon-fri)

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


Niteline

Phone: 1800 793 793 (9pm – 2:30am)
https://niteline.ie/


PCHEI Student Counselling Services

www.pchei.ie/student-counselling

https://www.pchei.ie/resources


Samaritans

Phone: 116 123 (24-hour freephone)
Email: jo@samaritans.ie

www.samaritans.org/ireland/samaritans-ireland


50808 (free, anonymous, 24/7 messaging service)
 Text HELLO to: 50808
text50808.ie/


Women’s Aid
Phone: 1800 341 900 (24-hour freephone)
www.womensaid.ie

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