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Irish support directory

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Trusted services for domestic abuse, mental health, sexual violence, separation, parenting, housing, money and practical support. Start nationally or jump to your county.

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Domestic abuse and safety

Women · National · 24/7

Women’s Aid

Confidential support, safety information and connection to local services.

1800 341 900

Get help
Men · National

Men’s Aid Ireland

Confidential support for men, their children and families experiencing domestic abuse.

01 554 3811

Visit Men’s Aid
Kildare & West Wicklow · 24/7

Teach Tearmainn

Refuge, outreach, court accompaniment and support for women and children.

1800 91 91 91

Visit Teach Tearmainn
Changing abusive behaviour

MOVE Ireland

Programmes for men taking responsibility for violence or abuse and working to change.

Visit MOVE

Mental health and crisis

Suicide and self-harm crisis · 24/7

Pieta

1800 247 247 · Text HELP to 51444

Contact Pieta
HSE service information · 24/7

Your Mental Health

Information about HSE and HSE-funded mental-health supports. This is not a counselling line.

1800 111 888

HSE information
Sexual violence · 24/7

National Sexual Violence Helpline

Confidential listening and support through Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.

1800 77 8888

Contact the helpline

Separation, family and practical support

Parenting alone, sharing parenting or separating

One Family

Information and listening support covering parenting, family law, housing and social welfare.

0818 662 212

Contact One Family
Legal aid and family mediation

Legal Aid Board

Means-tested civil legal aid and a free family mediation service for families separating or living apart.

Legal and mediation help
Rights and entitlements

Citizens Information

Guidance on separation, divorce, family mediation, welfare, housing and other public services.

Separation information
Community and family support

Family Resource Centres

Find one of 136 community-based Family Resource Centres around Ireland.

Find a local centre
All 26 counties

Find domestic-abuse support near you.

Each county link opens the current Women’s Aid listing for independent local refuge and support services. You can contact the national helpline first if you are unsure which service covers your area.

Outside the Republic of Ireland

International support.

Scotland · 24/7

Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline

0800 027 1234

Scotland support
United States · 24/7

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-7233 · Text START to 88788

US support
Canada

ShelterSafe

Find nearby shelters and provincial or territorial support lines.

Canada support

Elsewhere in the world

Find A Helpline lists verified crisis and support services by country and topic, including domestic violence, sexual abuse, mental health, grief and family support.

Find support in your country
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Domestic abuse · National

Women’s Aid

Free, confidential support and information for women experiencing domestic abuse, with local service signposting.

24-hour helpline: 1800 341 900

Visit Women’s Aid
Domestic abuse · Kildare & West Wicklow

Teach Tearmainn

Free and confidential refuge, outreach, court accompaniment and support for women and children.

24-hour helpline: 1800 91 91 91

Visit Teach Tearmainn
Suicide and self-harm crisis

Pieta

Immediate crisis support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts or self-harm, and those concerned about someone.

Call 1800 247 247 · Text HELP to 51444

Visit Pieta
Emotional support · 24/7

Samaritans Ireland

A confidential listening service for anyone struggling to cope, available free day or night.

Call 116 123

Contact Samaritans
Domestic abuse · Men

Men’s Aid Ireland

Confidential information and practical support for men, their children and families experiencing domestic abuse.

Helpline: 01 554 3811

Visit Men’s Aid
Changing abusive behaviour

MOVE Ireland

Programmes for men who want to take responsibility for violence or abuse and change their behaviour.

Visit MOVE Ireland
Separation · Rights and entitlements

Citizens Information

Reliable information about separation, divorce, family mediation, benefits, housing and legal processes.

Read separation information
Parenting alone or separating

One Family

Information and listening support on parenting, family law, housing, finances and social welfare.

Helpline: 0818 662 212

Visit One Family
Help in every county

Local support matters.

Women’s Aid maintains a county-by-county directory of domestic abuse services across Ireland. We will continue expanding this page with trusted local organisations.

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