The Catholic Church in Ireland recognises how important it is for survivors of abuse to have access to independent and professionally-operated services. The support lines offered by Towards Healing and Towards Peace are vital resources – available to anyone who has been harmed within a Church context, whether recently or in the past. These services work alongside diocesan and safeguarding supports, and you are free to contact them at any time.
In the Dioceses of Clonfert and Galway, Kilmacduagh & Kilfenora we affirm their importance and encourage you to make use of them if they can help you.
Support Services
Towards Healing – A confidential service providing telephone counselling and support to survivors of abuse within the Catholic Church in Ireland.
Freephone: 1800 303416
Email: info@towardshealing.ie
Website: www.towardshealing.ie
Towards Peace – A spiritual support service for survivors of abuse by Church personnel.
Telephone: 01 505 3028
Email: info@towardspeace.ie
Website: www.towardspeace.ie
One in Four – Professional counselling and advocacy for people who have experienced sexual abuse and violence.
Telephone: 01 662 4070
Website: www.oneinfour.ie
Rape Crisis HelpLine (Ireland) – 24-hour confidential support for anyone affected by sexual violence.
Freephone: 1800 77 8888
Website: www.rapecrisishelp.ie
Tusla – Child and Family Agency – For concerns about the safety or welfare of a child.
Website: www.tusla.ie
An Garda Síochána – To report a crime or if you are in immediate danger.
Emergency: 999 / 112