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Questions submitted by survivors in the Our Wave community, answered by our trauma-informed experts. We hope these answers can help survivors, advocates, and the general public learn more about trauma and survivor healing.

We offer a free and confidential listening and support service for anyone who has been raped, sexually assaulted, sexually harassed or sexually abused at any time in their lives. You can contact the freephone 24-Hour National Helpline at 1800 77 8888, at any time of day or night.

We-Consent is a new long-term national programme to inform, educate and engage with all members of our society about consent.

Welcome to RapeCrisisHelp.ie where you will find information about the professional support and the choices available to survivors of sexual violence.

National Freephone Helpline - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Women’s Aid is a national, feminist organisation working to prevent and address the impact of domestic violence and abuse. Call now at 1800 341 900.

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

We exist to help the LGBTQ+ community, men in Ireland who may be experiencing emotional distress related to abuse & domestic violence, relationships, sexual abuse, supporting a friend or family member. Call now at 01 554 3811.

Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm

The CARI Care Line is the first point of contact and support for any person or professional who has concerns about or is affected by child sexual abuse or sexualised behaviour. Call now at 0818 924567.

Our programmes help adults who have experienced childhood sexual abuse, their families, and those who have engaged in sexually harmful behaviour.

The National Male Advice Line (MAL) offers confidential phoneline advice and support to Male victims of domestic violence and abuse during specific hours, seven days a week, 365 days a year. It is a FREEPHONE service. Call now at 1800 816 588.

Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call now at 116 123.

Pieta provides 24/7, free and confidential support and information for everyone in Ireland who may be looking for support with suicide, self-harm and grief & loss. Call now at 1800 247 247.

Together with our network members, we provide support, training, and advocacy which aims to improve the lives of LGBT+ people across Ireland. Call now at 1800 929 539.

Childline is open every day and is for all children and young people in Ireland up to and including the age of 18. You can talk with Childline’s 24-hour Support Line in confidence, about anything that might be on your mind, and we won’t judge you, give out to you or tell you what to do. Call now at 1800 66 66 66.