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Have questions about sexual thoughts, behaviors and interests? It's OK to ask. What's Okay provides empathetic, non judgemental support for any concern you might have.
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A free telephone line that operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year and is attended by a team of psychologists, social workers, lawyers and nurses.
+018000112137
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+08006853737
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The Sexual Violence Helpline offers a safe, judgement-free space where anyone who has been affected by sexual violence will be welcomed, heard, believed and supported. Their choices will be respected.
1-888-933-9007
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Facilitating one of the largest, gender-inclusive, domestic violence support groups on Facebook, Speak Your Truth Today offers emotional support, education, and resources to over 18,000 survivors worldwide. Join and receive incredible peer-to-peer support!
Visit website
The Ministry of Equality, through the Government Delegation against Gender Violence, provides a telephone service for information, legal advice, and immediate psychosocial support provided by specialized personnel for all forms of violence against women.
016
Visit website
Rape Crisis Ireland offers a range of services including emergency support, information on reporting assaults, ongoing support for survivors of sexual violence, and resources for supporters, along with training and research on sexual violence issues.
800778888
Visit website

Together with our network members, we provide support, training, and advocacy which aims to improve the lives of LGBT+ people across Ireland.
Visit website

Provides confidential support services focused on addressing domestic violence and coercive control specifically for male victims, including non-binary, intersex, and transgender individuals, while also offering support and referrals for all victims regardless of gender.
+015543811
Visit website

At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.
988
988
Visit website
Provides psychological, social, and legal support, shelters for women at risk, comprehensive care units, and national campaigns, all aimed at addressing violence against women and promoting their rights and well-being in Venezuela.
+08006853737
Visit website

Women’s Aid is a national, feminist organisation working to prevent and address the impact of domestic violence and abuse. National Freephone Helpline - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
800341900
Visit website

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.
800247247
Visit website

CARI (Children at Risk in Ireland) provides child-centred therapy for children & adolescents who have been affected by sexual abuse. CARI also provides therapy to children, up to 12 years of age, who present with sexually harmful behaviour.
+0818924567
Visit website

Have questions about sexual thoughts, behaviors and interests? It's OK to ask. What's Okay provides empathetic, non judgemental support for any concern you might have.
1-844-942-8765
1-888-532-0550
Text WHATSOK to 1.888.532.0550
Visit website
The Sexual Violence Helpline offers a safe, judgement-free space where anyone who has been affected by sexual violence will be welcomed, heard, believed and supported. Their choices will be respected.
1-888-933-9007
Visit website

One in Four runs programmes to help adults who have experienced childhood sexual abuse, their families, and those who have engaged in sexually harmful behaviour.
Visit website

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.
800666666
Visit website

Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
16123
Visit website
1455 is a counseling hotline, staffed by violence specialists, that provides guidance to all women who suffer from or witness physical and/or psychological abuse.
1455
Visit website

Facilitating one of the largest, gender-inclusive, domestic violence support groups on Facebook, Speak Your Truth Today offers emotional support, education, and resources to over 18,000 survivors worldwide. Join and receive incredible peer-to-peer support!
Visit website

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.
800816588
Visit website

This website contains resources for survivors of sexual violence. You can find practical and emotional supports, helpful information and interactive techniques for grounding and breathing.
Visit website
Visit website

A first-of-its-kind, comprehensive international directory of domestic and sexual violence helplines, specialist support services, and resources for men, women, and those who identify as non-binary in almost every UN-recognized country and territory in the world.
Visit website
A free telephone line that operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year and is attended by a team of psychologists, social workers, lawyers and nurses.
+018000112137
Visit website
The Ministry of Equality, through the Government Delegation against Gender Violence, provides a telephone service for information, legal advice, and immediate psychosocial support provided by specialized personnel for all forms of violence against women.
016
Visit website
For immediate help, visit {{resource}}
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Grounding activity
Find a comfortable place to sit. Gently close your eyes and take a couple of deep breaths - in through your nose (count to 3), out through your mouth (count of 3). Now open your eyes and look around you. Name the following out loud:
5 – things you can see (you can look within the room and out of the window)
4 – things you can feel (what is in front of you that you can touch?)
3 – things you can hear
2 – things you can smell
1 – thing you like about yourself.
Take a deep breath to end.
From where you are sitting, look around for things that have a texture or are nice or interesting to look at.
Hold an object in your hand and bring your full focus to it. Look at where shadows fall on parts of it or maybe where there are shapes that form within the object. Feel how heavy or light it is in your hand and what the surface texture feels like under your fingers (This can also be done with a pet if you have one).
Take a deep breath to end.
Ask yourself the following questions and answer them out loud:
1. Where am I?
2. What day of the week is today?
3. What is today’s date?
4. What is the current month?
5. What is the current year?
6. How old am I?
7. What season is it?
Take a deep breath to end.
Put your right hand palm down on your left shoulder. Put your left hand palm down on your right shoulder. Choose a sentence that will strengthen you. For example: “I am powerful.” Say the sentence out loud first and pat your right hand on your left shoulder, then your left hand on your right shoulder.
Alternate the patting. Do ten pats altogether, five on each side, each time repeating your sentences aloud.
Take a deep breath to end.
Cross your arms in front of you and draw them towards your chest. With your right hand, hold your left upper arm. With your left hand, hold your right upper arm. Squeeze gently, and pull your arms inwards. Hold the squeeze for a little while, finding the right amount of squeeze for you in this moment. Hold the tension and release. Then squeeze for a little while again and release. Stay like that for a moment.
Take a deep breath to end.