Helplines

- Women’s Aid helpline with interpretation in 170 languages: 1800 341 900 (10am to 10pm)

- lists contact details for 40 local and regional support services, including:

Cork — OSS advice and support services 1800 497 497

Limerick — ADAPT Domestic Abuse Service and refuge 1800 200 504

Waterford — Oasis House refuge and other services 1890 264 364

Tipperary — Cuan Saor refuge and support services 1800 576 757

Galway — Cope Waterside House refuge and support services 091-565985

Dublin — Sonas refuge, transitional housing and support services 01-8720068

- Rape Crisis 24-hour helpline: 1800 778 888

- Amen: Support group for male victims of domestic violence — confidential helpline: 046 9023718

- www.moveireland.ie Men Overcoming Violence runs programmes to help men who have been violent to address their behaviour: 065 684 8689 (national office — contacts for regional groups listed on website).

- Legal Aid Board: Head office 1890 615 200. Contacts for local centres on www.legalaidboard.ie

- Women’s Therapy Centre: 01 676 9924