COVID-19 | Domestic Violence Supports - Galway City Community Network

This page is not updated since 2020.

COPE Galway Domestic Abuse Service provides 24-hour refuge and support services for all of Galway city.

Phone 091 565 985

Information on services and supports for victims is now available on a new governmental website: www.stillhere.ie

Added on April 6th, 2020

Women’s Aid, the national organisation supporting victims of domestic violence have created a poster outlining all of the support points for anyone who may be in unsafe and abusive homes. Included there is a website for details on your local services as well as the Male Advice Line. The poster can also be downloaded here.

Read the An Garda Síochána Domestic Abuse Disclaimer here.

Added on April 16th, 2020

The Rape Crisis Network of Ireland are working closely with Rape Crisis Centres around Ireland to provide regularly updated details on supports available to sexual violence survivors during this difficult period. This information can be found here.

Helpline

Galway Rape Crisis Centre – 1800 35 53 55

The National 24-Hour Freephone Rape Crisis Helpline 1800 77 88 88 remains open for those who need to access crisis support.

Please find your local centre here.

Added on April 21st, 2020

In response to the Covid-19 Pandemic, The National Women’s Council of Ireland have created a list of resources and supports in relation to the needs of women during this time. This information can be found here.

Added on April 16th, 2020

Public Awareness Campaign on
Domestic Violence during COVID-19

A major new TV, Radio and Social Media Campaign tackling the serious issue of domestic violence in the context of COVID-19 measures was launched on April 15th. The campaign seeks to reassure victims that services are ‘still here’, and that victims are being prioritised.

It is important to know that the 2km restrictions on movement do not apply to a person escaping from a risk of harm or seeking to access essential services.

Read more here
Watch the campaign here
For more information visit www.stillhere.ie

Added on April 6th, 2020

BRIGHT SKY IRELAND APP:

Additional information can be found on “Bright Sky Ireland”. Bright Sky Ireland is a free app available on Google Play and Apple App Store. The app connects victims of domestic and sexual abuse to advice and support services across the country. It enables users to locate their nearest support centre by searching their area and provides information about different forms of abuse such as domestic abuse, sexual violence and harassment. It also provides a journal to record incidents of abuse by text, video, voice recording or photography.

Bright Sky App