If you live in Ireland, these are the services that can help: what each one does, who it is for and the first step. Women's Aid's helpline answers day and night, and the Male Advice Line every day: their numbers are below.
This is general information, not legal advice. Each service was checked against its own website on 7 November 2026. Rules change: read what the service itself says before you decide.
Help by topic
- Money to live on in IrelandMoney help in Ireland when you leave an abusive partner: social welfare payments, one-parent support and free money advice.
- A safe place to live in IrelandSomewhere safe to stay in Ireland when you leave abuse: refuges, emergency accommodation from the council and help with housing.
- Free legal help in IrelandFree or low-cost legal help in Ireland when you live with abuse: civil legal aid, free legal advice clinics and information on your rights.
- The Gardaí and court orders in IrelandReporting abuse to the Gardaí in Ireland, safety, protection and barring orders, and support for victims of crime.
- Children, custody and access in IrelandHelp for children and parents in Ireland after abuse: Tusla, legal aid and the family courts.
- Your immigration status if you leave in IrelandIf your permission to stay in Ireland depends on your partner: the immigration guidelines for victims of domestic abuse and where to get advice.
- Health care and help after sexual assault in IrelandHealth care in Ireland after abuse or sexual assault: Sexual Assault Treatment Units, your GP and rape crisis support.
- Help for particular groups in IrelandHelp in Ireland for men, LGBTQ+ people, older people, migrants, Travellers and others, from services that know your situation.
Numbers
Women's Aid 24hr National Freephone Helpline
Call 1800 341 900For women experiencing domestic abuse.
Phone 24/7
Emergency (Gardaí)
Call 999112 also works.
24/7
Childline (ISPCC)
Call 1800 66 66 66For children and young people. Free. From 1 November 2026, Childline records calls.
Any time, day or night
Men's Aid Ireland
Call 01 554 3811Confidential support for men. Standard call rates.
Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00.
National Male Advice Line
Call 1800 816 588Freephone line for men experiencing domestic abuse.
Mon–Fri 10:00–20:00; weekends and bank holidays 14:00–20:00.
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