For women and girls feeling worried about their safety at home there are a number of supports available.
If you're worried someone might see you have been on this page, you can cover your tracks. Read advice from Woman's Aid about covering your tracks online.
The District Court provides Barring, Protection or Safety Orders for those who need them. Find more information on how to seek an order here.
Providing free and confidential support to women experiencing domestic violence, family and friends and professionals supporting victims of abuse.
Women’s Aid can help you if you are experiencing emotional or physical domestic violence.
National Freephone Helpline, call 24 hours on 1800 341 900.
Text service for Deaf and Hard of Hearing women available daily on 087 959 7980.
National Helpline Instant Messaging Service available on www.womensaid.ie 7 nights a week from 7pm to 10pm. Additional hours during the Covid19 crisis include Monday to Friday 10am – 1pm and Saturday 12pm to 3pm and Sunday 11am – 1pm. This service is run by a dedicated group of trained volunteers.
The National 24-Hour Freephone Rape Crisis Helpline 1800 77 88 88 will remain open for those who need to access crisis counselling and support.
DRCC Webchat is a free and confidential online support service for adults who have been raped, sexually assaulted, sexually harassed or sexually abused at any time in their lives. It is open to people from all over Ireland. Find more information on the webchat here.
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre are adjusting how they deliver their services during COVID-19.
Find out about Dublin Rape Crisis Centre services on their website.
There are 38 domestic abuse services including refuge spaces located in towns right across Ireland. Services are free, confidential* and available to all women. You can contact the service that is most convenient for you.
Find information on domestic abuse services including refuge spaces nationwide on the Safe Ireland website or call Safe Ireland on 0906 479078.
*All domestic abuse services have policies in-line with the Children First Guidelines. When you make contact with a service you will be made aware of the services policy in the case of disclosures about child abuse.
Sonas’s Refuge in Dublin is 24/7 crisis refuge for women experiencing domestic abuse. Speak to the refuge team by calling 01 8662015 or emailing refuge@sonasdomesticabuse.ie
Find more information on urgent access to a refuge here.
All support services are FREE, confidential and tailored to your individual needs. You do not need a visa or to speak English to access the services. Ruhama are here for any woman who is affected by prostitution at any time in her life. Text 'REACH' to 50100, call 018360292 or visit https://www.ruhama.ie
Call 0808 802 1414
NEXUS offers counselling to men and women who have experienced Sexual Abuse across NI.
Victim Support work with all victims of crime across NI.
