The Katie Trust is an independent charitable organisation established to support families and friends who have lost a loved one in circumstances initially classified as suicide, accident, or disappearance but where concerns and unanswered questions later emerge.
Through training, advocacy, and direct support, The Katie Trust aims to strengthen investigative standards across policing and provide a voice for families in their darkest hour. We also offer training to police services, sharing best practices and investigative insights to ensure that the lessons learned are passed on.
Safe Ireland is a national body working to eradicate Domestic Violence, which includes delivering frontline refuge and support services.
Web: www.safeireland.ie/
Helpline: 1800 341 900
Pieta provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm, and those bereaved by suicide. All of our services are provided free of charge, and no referral is needed.
Web: www.pieta.ie
Text: HELP to 51444
Helpline: 1800 247 247
Phone: 0818111126
Email: [email protected]
Jigsaw are the National Centre for Youth Mental Health and work with young people aged 12-25. There to ensure that no young person feels alone, isolated or disconnected from others around them. Jigsaw provides vital supports to young people with their mental health by working closely with communities across Ireland.
Web: jigsaw.ie/
Text: 01 472 7010
Helpline: 01 472 7010
Support Email: [email protected]
Women’s Aid is a voluntary organisation which provides support and information to women and their children who are being physically, emotionally and sexually abused in their own homes.
Web: www.womensaid.ie
Helpline: 1800 341 900
Phone: 01 678 8858
Email: [email protected]
Men’s Aid Ireland formerly known as Amen, is the only dedicated national service supporting men and their families experiencing Domestic Violence in Ireland. Our professional and qualified support team have years of experience in supporting men and families experiencing domestic abuse.
Web: www.mensaid.ie/
Helpline: 01 5543811
Phone: 01-5543811
Support Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre is a national organisation offering a wide range of services to women and men who are affected by rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment or childhood sexual abuse. The services include a national 24-hour helpline, one to one counselling, court accompaniment, outreach services, training, awareness raising and lobbying.
Web: www.drcc.ie
Helpline: (24 hrs) 1800 77 88 88
Phone: 01 661 4911
Email: [email protected]
Domestic and/or sexual violence is the threat or use of physical, emotional, psychological and sexual abuse in close adult relationships. This includes destruction of property, isolation from family and friends or other potential sources of support and threats to others including children. Stalking and control over access to money, personal items, food, transport and the telephone are also common examples of domestic abuse.
Such abuse affects people across our society – from all walks of life, from all cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds and across all age groups. The majority of victims are women, but a significant number of men are affected and abuse also occurs in same-sex relationships.
Domestic and/or sexual violence has severe and persistent effects on physical and mental health, and carries with it an enormous cost in terms of premature death and disability.
If you are experiencing domestic violence there is help available.
Web: www.tusla.ie/services/domestic-sexual-gender-based-violence/
Helpline: https://www.tusla.ie/services/domestic-sexual-gender-based-violence/
A Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU) is a safe place to go if you have been raped or sexually assaulted. There are six Sexual Assault Treatment Units in the Republic of Ireland which aim to provide holistic, responsive and patient focused care for women and men who have experienced sexual crime. We look after people of all gender and gender identities, aged 14 years and over.
Sexual assault is any sexual act that you did not consent to, or are forced into against your will, including rape. Sexual assault is a crime, no matter who commits it or where it happens. It is often carried out by someone known to the victim. This could be a partner, former partner, relative, friend or colleague. You may have no physical injuries or obvious signs after the incident.
All SATU care is free and available by appointment to those in need 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The service provides prompt provision of medical and supportive care and collection of forensic evidence.
Your healthcare needs are our priority.
Web: www2.hse.ie/sexual-assault-treatment-units/
Support Email: [email protected]
Ruhama is a voluntary organisation, based in Dublin and works on a national level, with women affected by prostitution and other forms of commercial sexual exploitation.
Ruhama is Hebrew for ‘renewed life’.
The organisation is predominantly a frontline service and began its work in 1989, as an outreach service to women in street-based prostitution.
Over the years the service has evolved and adapted to meet the needs of women. Some of these changes reflect the changing nature of the Irish sex trade which has become more globalised, predominantly indoors and controlled by organised crime.
Ruhama’s services are extensive in breadth and have a unique model of work which is not replicated by any other agency in Ireland.
In 2014, Ruhama celebrated its 25th anniversary of providing services to women affected by prostitution. Our records show, we assisted over 2,500 women from over 60 countries during those 25 years.
Web: www.ruhama.ie
Helpline: 01 836 0292
Support Email: [email protected]
Provides a professional, caring and confidential counselling and support service for survivors of sexual violence and abuse. Services include helpline, counselling, support for family and friends of survivors, court accompaniment, garda accompaniment, outreach services, education and training, legal advice, psychological support team and awareness raising.
Web: www.galwayrcc.ie
Helpline: 1800 355355
Phone: 091 564800
Support Email: [email protected]
One in Four offers a voice to and support for women and men who have experienced sexual abuse and/or sexual violence and also to their family and friends.
Web: www.oneinfour.ie
Phone: 01 662 4070
Email: [email protected]
Women’s Aid is the lead voluntary organisation in Northern Ireland addressing domestic abuse and providing services for women and children. Visit the website to find your local group.
Web: www.womensaidni.org
Out of Hours Support: 0808 802 1414
Web chat: Click Here
Aware is the national mental health organisation providing free support, education and information to those impacted by depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions.
Web: www.aware.ie
Helpline: 1800 80 48 48
Support Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
AWARE NI has an established network of 24 support groups across the country alongside online support group options. Support groups welcome people with low mood, anxiety, depression and bipolar as well as carers for people with mental ill-health.
Web: www.aware-ni.org
Phone: 028 7126 0602 / 028 9035 7820
Email: [email protected]
Inspire work alongside people living with mental ill health, intellectual disability, autism, and addictions, supporting them to live with dignity and realise their full potential. They campaign for a community free from stigma and discrimination, and they foster a culture of compassion that focuses on people and their abilities.
Lifeline: 0808 808 8000
Infoline: 0808 189 0036
Phone: 028 90328474 / 00353 42 938 5736
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Nexus provide support to anyone impacted by sexual abuse from age 8 and upwards. Anyone else impacted by abusive relationships/domestic abuse can access support via the 24/7 Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline.
Web: www.nexusni.org
Phone: 02890326803
Helpline: 0808 802 1414
Helpline email: [email protected]
Live Chat: dsahelpline.org
Email: [email protected]
Victim Support NI is an independent charity which helps people affected by crime. They offer a free and confidential service, whether or not the crime has been reported, regardless of how long ago the crime took place.
Hate crime email: [email protected]
Sexual Offences email: [email protected]
Phone: 02890 243133
PIPS Charity seeks to deliver Suicide Prevention and Bereavement Support Services including Counselling, Crisis Support, Complementary Therapies, Befriending, one to one sessions, mentoring and support groups, sign posting to support organisations and home visits across Belfast and throughout Northern Ireland.
Freephone: 0800 088 6042
Lifeline: 0808 808 8000
Phone: 028 9080 5850
Email: [email protected]
Samaritans provide free, confidential 24/7 emotional support for anyone struggling to cope, lonely, or feeling suicidal, acting as a non-judgmental listening ear via phone, email, and in some locations face-to-face, while also campaigning for suicide prevention and raising awareness through outreach in communities and prisons
Helpline: 116 123
Support Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0330 094 5717
Irish office: 01 671 0071 / [email protected]
Northern Ireland Office: 028 9073 0188
Cruse help people through one of the most painful times in life – with bereavement support, information and campaigning.
Web: www.cruse.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 808 1677
Webform: Click Here
The national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders.
Web: www.bodywhys.ie
Phone: 01 210 7906
Support Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]