Safe Ireland

Safe Ireland is a national body working to eradicate Domestic Violence, which includes delivering frontline refuge and support services.

Men’s Aid

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.

Ruhama

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

Victim Support at Court

Victim Support at Court or V-SAC, is the only voluntary service in Ireland dedicated solely to court accompaniment for victims of crime, their families and witnesses. We are at the forefront of delivering a high quality court accompaniment service within the Irish judicial system.

If you have been the victim of a crime, our court accompaniment service can help you while you attend court.

Support After Homicide

We are a national voluntary organisation which provides emotional support and practical information to people in the Republic of Ireland whose lives have been affected by homicide. It is a free confidential service provided by trained volunteers nationwide.

Miscarriage Association of Ireland

The Miscarriage Association of Ireland is a charitable and completely voluntary body set up with the support of women and men who themselves have been through miscarriages.

ISPCC Childline

ISPCC Childline is Ireland’s 24-hour active listening service for children.

The service is confidential, non-judgmental and free to contact from anywhere in Ireland.

Children and young people up to the age of 18 can contact Childline at any time, about any issue which may be on their mind.

Childline’s online, phone and text services are all accessible to children and young people 24 hours a day, every day

HSE National Clinical Programme for Eating Disorders (NCP-ED)

The HSE National Clinical Programme for Eating Disorders (NCP-ED) is a collaborative initiative between the HSE, the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, and BodyWhys – the national support group for people with eating disorders. Eating disorders have the highest mortality and morbidity of all of the mental health conditions (Arcelus, 2011), and it is estimated that they will affect between 1 to 4% of the population at some point in their lives (NIMH, 2016). They are caused by a combination of genetic, biological and psychosocial factors and occur across gender, age, cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic groupings. Although not common eating disorders result in very high psychosocial and economic cost to individuals, families, healthcare and society when not treated or treated ineffectively (Butterfly Foundation 2012 and 2015).

Focus Ireland

Focus Ireland is Ireland’s leading not for profit working to prevent people becoming, remaining or returning to homelessness.

Victims and Survivors Service (Northern Ireland)

We deliver funding and support to victims and survivors of the Conflict/Troubles, on behalf of The Executive Office.

We are here to assist all victims and survivors identified in the Victims and Survivors (Northern Ireland) Order 2006.

This means that we can provide support to those who have been affected by the Conflict/Troubles in the following ways:

• Those who have been injured (physically or psychologically);
• Those who care for people who have been injured in this way; and
• Those who have been bereaved.

If you have been affected in any of these ways and feel that you need some support, please contact us. Our team is ready to speak with you in confidence, to find options for help that may be available.

Sage Advocay

To promote, protect and defend the rights and dignity of vulnerable adults, older people and healthcare patients.

National Advocacy Service

The National Advocacy Service (NAS) is an organisation which helps adults with disabilities. If you have a disability, like a physical or intellectual disability, one of our staff could help you with an issue you are having.

NAS provides a free and confidential advocacy service to adults with a disability, aged 18 years and over.

NAS has a particular remit to work with people with disabilities who are in vulnerable situations, such as people who are isolated from their community of choice or mainstream society, may communicate differently and who have limited formal or natural supports.

Family Carers Ireland

Family Carers Ireland is the national charity dedicated to supporting the 500,000+ family carers and young carers across the country who care for loved ones, relatives, friends and neighbours with physical or intellectual disabilities, frail older people, those with palliative care needs or those living with chronic illnesses, mental ill-health or addiction. We believe that no one should have to care alone.

AdVIC

Advocates for victims of homicide. AdVIC is a national organisation offering support to families and friends of homicide victims

One in Four

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.

Barnardos Origins Tracing Service

For former residents of the Industrial Schools, Barnardos Origins service provides assistance in tracing family and in understanding the circumstances of their admission to the schools. The service is fully funded by the Department of Education and is available both to new clients and to those who have had contact with the service before.

Tusla Parenting Support

Welcome to Parenting24seven – key messages on what works best for children and families at different ages and stages.  Parenting24seven is part of the Supporting Parenting project in Prevention Partnership and Family Support programme within Tusla.  You can choose your child’s age range or look through our different articles.

One Family

Askonefamily is the helpline for people parenting alone, sharing parenting and for those separating.

We provide information on social welfare entitlements and finances, family law, housing, education, childcare, parenting, and mediation. We also offer a listening support service for people who need support parenting alone, co-parenting or separating.

Your Mental Health

Visit www.yourmentalhealth.ie for information on how to mind your mental health, support others, or to find a support service in your area. You can also call the Your Mental Health Information Line on 1800 111 888, anytime day or night, for information on mental health services in your area. From the HSE.

Threshold

Threshold, a national housing charity provides free, independent, and confidential advice and support to individuals and families who are renting their homes.

If you are at risk of homelessness or experiencing difficulties in renting your home, Threshold’s team of trained housing advisors can provide guidance about rights as tenants and landlord obligations.

Threshold’s freephone helpline 1800 454 454 is open from 9am to 9pm, Monday to Friday.

Housing advice is also provided from 9.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday via web chat on their website.

Novas

Novas is a voluntary organisation working with single adults, families and children who are disadvantaged and socially excluded; primarily those who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. They are also an Approved Housing Body who provide social housing for low-income families and single adults in local communities throughout Ireland.

They offer bespoke, client-centred services, based on evidence of fifteen years’ experience of working with people who are homeless in Ireland. They work with some of society’s most marginalised individuals and believe everyone is entitled to a home.

Irish Refuge Council

We provide services and support for people seeking protection and people recognised as refugees in Ireland and advocate for humane and dignified protection procedures and responses to people fleeing persecution.