1Life Suicide Helpline
Phone: Helpline 1800 24 7 100
provides confidential professional counselling 24/7 for those at risk of self-harm.
3T’s (Turning The Tide on Suicide)
Phone: 24/7 Freefone 1800 247 100
ACCORD
Central Office, Columba Centre, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.
Phone: (01) 505 3112
Catholic marriage preparation, counselling
the Radical Men’s Magazine now has no postal address or phone number, but back issues are available on web.
Action Prostate Cancer
43-45 Northumberland Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.
Phone: (01) 231 0500
Activelink
Rear, 6 Upr. Grand Canal Street, Dublin 4
Phone: (01) 667 7326
An online network of non-profit organizations.
Addictions Counselling Services
HSE, Newbridge, Co. Kildare
Phone: Infoline 1850 24 1850
(045) 446 350
Adoption agencies, Council of Irish
Health Centre, Coosan Road, Athlone
Phone: (090) 648 3136
Adoption Association, Inter-Country
Phone: (021) 437 3004
Adoption Board
Shelbourne House, Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.
Phone: (01) 230 9300
Adoption Department (HSE) Southern Area,
Unit 4, South Ring Business Park, Kinsale Road
Phone: (021) 492 7250
Adoption
Adoption information and tracing.
Cunamh, 30 South Anne St., Dublin 2.
Phone: (01) 677 9664
Adoption and post-adoption services.
Adoption Loss, Natural Parents’ Network of Ireland
PO Box 6714, Dublin 4.
Phone: 1890 200 046
Adoption Services, Saint Patrick’s Guild
203 Merrion Road, Dublin 4.
Phone: (01) 219 6551
Offers a post-adoption information and tracing service to adopted persons and natural parents where the placements were arranged by the agency.
Adoption Society, Saint Attracta’s
Phone: (071) 914 3058
Adoption Society, Saint Louise’s,
1st floor, Park House, North Circular Road, Dublin 7.
Phone: (01) 838 7122
Adoption Society, Saint Mura’s
Letterkenny
Phone: (074) 912 2047
Adoption
Adoption, Inter-Country
Dartmouth House, Kylemore Road, Ballyfermot,
Phone: (01) 620 1100.
Adoptive benefit
Social Welfare Services, Saint Oliver Plunket Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Phone: 1890 400 400
Adoptive Parents’ Association
(01) 825 6961
Adult Homeless persons Unit (HSE)
The Maltings Business Park, Marrowbone Lane, Dublin 8
Phone: FreeFone 1800 724 724
Adult Literacy
National Adult Literacy Agency, 76 Lr. Gardiner St., Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 855 4332
Adults abused as children.
Phone: FreeFone 1800 235 234
HSE National Counselling Service for.
AdVIC
Phone: Mobile: (086) 127 2156
campaigns for greater rights for victims of homicide, their families and friends. It brings together families bereaved by homicide.
Age Action Ireland
30-31 Lr. Camden St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 475 6989
Seeks to empower older people to live full lives and to secure their rights.
Age and Opportunity
Marino Institute of Education, Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9
Phone: (01) 805 7709
Agoraphobia
Rehab, Roslyn Park, Beach Road, Sandymount,
Phone: (01) 205 7200
Helps deal with fear of open spaces.
AIDS Helpline
Phone: 1800 459 459
AIDS West
Ozanam House Street, Augustine Street, Galway
Phone: Helpline: 091 562213
091 566266
Offers the highest quality care and support to those affected by HIV/AIDS/STI’s and to those worried about their sexual health. We also offer information and education on all aspects of sexual health.
AIM Family Services
Coghills House, 64 Dame St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 670 8363
Alanon
5 Capel St., and P. O. Box 55, Togher, Cork.
Phone: (01) 873 2699
Alateen
PO Box 55, Togher, Cork
Phone: (021) 431 1899
Alba Counselling Service
Phone: 1800 234 112
Alcohol Action Ireland
Butler Court, 25 Great Strand St. Rear, Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 878 0610
Alcohol and Substance Counselling and Advisory Service
Phone: Buncrana (074) 936 2529
Bundoran (074) 985 1600
Carndonagh (074) 937 4529
Donegal Town (074) 972 1933
Dungloe (074) 952 1860
Gortahork (074)918 0111
Letterkenny (074) 912 8769
Moville (074) 938 5548
Muff, White Oaks, (074) 938 4400
Raphoe, (086)
ASCAS
Alcohol Awareness
Phone: (01) 611 4811
Alcohol awareness, hints and tips, publications, etc.
Alcohol Helpline, HSE
Phone: 1800 459 459
Alcohol rehabilitation
Cuan Mhuire, Milltown, Athy
Phone: (059) 863 1493
Alcohol Support and Aftercare Service
Phone: (01) 679 2391 – ask for the aftercare team.
for homeless or recently re-settled men and women with alcohol issues.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Unit 2, Block C, Santry Business Park, Swords Road, Dublin 9
Phone: (01) 842 0700
Allowances: see under Benefits, social welfare
Alone
1 Willie Bermingham Place,
Kilmainham Lane,
Dublin 8
Phone: (01) 679 1032
A voluntary organization helping elderly people living alone in Dublin.
Alpha course in the Christian Faith.
72 Hillcourt Road, Glenageary, Co. Dublin
Phone: (01) 236 9821
Alzheimer Society of Ireland
Temple Road, Blackrock
Phone: Freefone 1800 341 341
AMEN
Saint Anne’s Resource Centre, Railway St., Navan.
Phone: (046) 902 3718
Helpline and support service for male victims of domestic violence.
An Clochán Retreat Centre
Glendalough, Co. Wicklow.
Phone: (0404) 45137
offers Christian spirituality and personal renewal.
An Oige Irish Youth Hostelling Association
61 Mountjoy St., Dublin 7
Phone: (01) 830 4555
Has 34 youth hostels throughout Ireland.
Anew
Phone: (087) 682 5398
Support for women with alcoholism.
Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia
P. O. Box 105, Blackrock.
Phone: LoCall 1890 200 444
(01)283 4963
Aontas, the National Adult Learning Organisation
2nd Floor, 83-87 Main Street, Ranelagh, Dublin 6
Phone: (01) 406 8220/1
exists to promote the development of a learning society through the provision of a quality and comprehensive system of adult learning and education which is accessible to and inclusive to all.
Ard Mhuire Retreat and Conference Centre
Creeslough, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Phone: (074) 913 8005
offers Christian spirituality and renewal.
Ardfert Retreat Centre
Ardfert, Co. Kerry.
Phone: (066) 713 4276
offers Christian spirituality and personal renewal.
Arthritis Ireland
1 Clanwilliam Square, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2.
Phone: Callsave 1850 818 999.
(01) 661 8188.
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training was developed by a Canadian-based group called Living Works (see www.livingworks.net)It is available through the Health Service Executive, and is designed to help people become more ready, willing, and able to help those at risk of suicide.
Asthma Society of Ireland
26 Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1
Phone: Callsave 1850 445 464
(01) 878 8511
Asylum policy
Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2.
Phone: LoCall 1890 551 500
Asylum Seekers Unit
77 Upr. Gardiner St., Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 858 5100
Autism
Cluas, Exchange Hall, Belgard Square North, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Phone: (01) 494 0210
Autism Action, Irish
41 Newlands, Mullingar
Phone: LoCall 1890 818 518
Autism Services, HSE
Phone: (01) 463 2210
Autism: the Hope Project
Ballinaberna, Ballinhassig, Co. Cork
Phone: (021) 488 8503
Avalon Pre-Marriage Courses
16 Newhall Court
Blessington Road
Dublin 24
Phone: (01) 498 2242
Helps couples prepare for marriage and plan their wedding day.
Avila Retreat Centre
Morehampton Road, Dublin 4
Phone: (01) 643 0200
offers Christian spirituality and renewal
Aware
72 Lr. Leeson St., Dublin 2
Phone: LoCall 1890 303 302, 10 am to 10 pm, seven days a week.
(01) 661 7211
(01) 676 6166
Helps defeat depression through support groups, education, and research through six nationwide offices.
Back to Education Allowance
Social Welfare services,
Shannon Lodge, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim
Phone: (071) 967 2531
Run by Department of Social Welfare
Back to Work Allowance
Social Welfare services,
Shannon Lodge, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim
Phone: (071) 967 2574
Baha’i Faith, the
24 Burlington Road, Dublin 4
Phone: (01) 668 3150
Baile Mhuire
Foynes, Co. Limerick.
Phone: (069) 65181
Ballymun Men’s Centre
36 Shangan Road, Dublin 9
Phone: (01) 862 3117
aims to tackle the marginalization and disadvantage of men through the provision of services, and lobbying for social change
Ballymun Men’s Development Network
Sillogue Road, Dublin 11
Phone: (01) 862 2194
aims to tackle the marginalization and disadvantage of men through the provision of services, and lobbying for social change
Baptist Church in Ireland
7-8 Seatown Road, Swords, Co. Dublin
Phone: (01) 890 2857
Barnardo’s
Main St., Christchurch Square, Dublin 8
Phone: (01) 453 0355
Barnardos supports children whose well-being is under threat, by working with them, their families and communities and by campaigning for the rights of children.
Beginning Experience
Phone: (01) 679 0056
a Catholic organization to help separated, divorced, or widowed people of all faiths.
BeLonG To
Parliament House, 13 Parliament St., Dublin 2,
Phone: (01) 670 6223
Youth Service serves lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gendered young people between the ages of 14 and 23
Bereaved by Infant Death
Carmichael House, 4 North Brunswick St., Dublin 7
Phone: Callsave 1850 391 391
(01) 873 2711
Irish Sudden Infant Death Association helps those bereaved by the sudden and often unexplained death of an infant or young child.
Bereaved by Parental Death, Separation or Divorce
Rainbow National Office, Loreto Centre, Crumlin Road, Dublin 12
Phone: (01) 473 4175
Rainbow helps children bereaved by parental death, separation or divorce.
Bereaved by Suicide Foundation (Console)
Phone: FreeFone 1800 201 890
Bereaved Children
Solas, c/o Barnardo’s, Main St., Christchurch Square, Dublin 8.
Phone: (01) 453 0355
(01) 473 2110
A counselling service for bereaved children.
Bereavement Counselling Service
Main St., Baldoyle, Dublin 13
Phone: +353 1 839 1766
Bereavement Grant
Social Welfare services,
Ballinalee Road, Longford
Phone: LoCall 1890 500 000
Bethany
Frank O’Hara, c/o Rathfarnham Parish Centre, Willbrook Road, Dublin 14
Phone: (087) 990 5299
a voluntary ministry, based in Catholic parishes, helping the bereaved and grieving
Bethlehem Foundation
Red House, Clonliffe Road, Dublin 3
Phone: (01) 837 6091.
Binge Eating
Phone: Helpline Locall 1890 200 444
Supports men who suffer from mental distress, depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts.
Blind pension
Social Welfare services,
College Road, Sligo
Phone: 1890 500 000
Blindness
Whitworth Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9
Phone: Callsave 1850 334 353
(01) 830 7033
National Council for the Blind of Ireland (NCBI) helps the blind.
Blood Donations
Irish Blood Transfusion Service, James’ St., Dublin 8
Phone: Donor infoline 1850 731 137
(01) 432 2800
Solicits blood donations from suitable members of the public
Bodywhys
Eating Disorders Association of Ireland, P. O. Box 195, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Phone: LoCall 1890 200 444
(01) 283 4863
Bodywhys helps with anorexia and bulimia.
Boys for Fathers, Raising
c/o Rehab, Roslyn Park, Beach Road, Sandymount, Dublin 4
Phone: (01) 205 7200
Helps men to be better fathers.
Boys’ Brigade
Unit C1, Nutgrove office Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
Phone: (01) 296 4622
cares for and challenges young people through a programme of informal education underpinned by the Christian faith.
Brain injury
Headway, Unit 1-3, Manor St. Business Park, Manor St., Dublin 7.
Phone: LoCall 1890 200 278
(01) 810 2066
Headway helps bring positive change n the lives of people affected by acquired brain injury.
Brainwave
c/o Irish Epilepsy Association, 249 Crumlin Road, Dublin 12
Phone: (01) 455 7500
Brainwave helps those suffering from epilepsy.
BTEI – the Back to Education Initiative
Department of Education and Skills, Marlborough St., Dublin 1.
Phone: (01) 889 6400
provides part-time further education programmes for young people and adults. The aim of BTEI is to give people who would like to return to learning the opportunity to update their skills and knowledge in a flexible way. This means that people can combine a return to learning with family and other commitments.
Buddhism
Buddhist Centre, Kilmainham Well House, 56 Inchicore Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8
Phone: (01) 453 7427
Promotes Buddhism
Bulimia and Anorexia Nervosa
c/o Bodywhys, P. O. Box 105, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Phone: LoCall 1890 200 444
Helps those suffering from bulimia and anorexia.
Bullying at school
Silent Witnesses anti-bullying programme, Anti-Bullying Centre, School of Education, Room 4049, Arts
Phone: (01) 608 2573
(01) 608 3488
Seeks to combat bullying at school.
Bullying at work (general)
National Employment Rights Authority, Government Buildings, O’Brien Road, Carlow.
Phone: LoCall 1890 80 80 90
1890 289 389
(059) 917 8990
(01) 614 7000
Bullying at work (young people)
Let’s Beat Bullying
An anti-bullying resource on the web for those working with young people in youth work settings.
Cancer in teenagers
Phone: (01) 872 2012
support group at CanTeen
Cancer Society, Irish
43-45 Northumberland Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, and
15 Bridge St., Cork City.
Phone: FreeFone 1800 200 700
(01) 231 0500
Cork (021) 450 9918
Helps cancer sufferers and engages in cancer research
CanTeen
Phone: (01) 872 2012
Capuchin Day Centre
30 Bow St., Dublin 7
Phone: (01) 872 0770
Provides meals, food parcels, education and health care from Monday to Saturday from 10.30 to 11.30, and from 2 to 3 pm.
Care & Repair Programme
Phone: (01) 475 6989
Age Action carries out minor home repairs for the elderly through fifteen centres nationwide.
Care Alliance Ireland.
Coleraine House, Coleraine St., Dublin 7
Phone: (01) 874 7776
Care Grants, Respite (social welfare)
157-164 Townsend St., Dublin 2.
Phone: (01) 673 2222
Carer Support Programme
Phone: (01) 498 4746
an outreach of Age Action Ireland
Carers’ Allowance
Social Welfare services,
Ballinalee Road, Longford
Phone: (043) 334 0000
Carers’ Association
National Office, Market Square, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Phone: Freefone 1800 24 07 24
(057) 932 2920
Carers’ Benefit
Social Welfare Services, Ballinalee Road, Longford.
Phone: (043) 334 0000
CARI (Children at Risk in Ireland)
110 Lr. Drumcondra Road, Dublin 9
Phone: (01) 830 8529
helps children who have been sexually abused.
Catholic House Aid Society
Grenville St., Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 801 4311-2
Provides apartments for older persons.
Catholic Marriage Encounter
Tom and Madeleine McCully
Phone: (048) 7135 0612
Catholic Men and Women’s Society
CYMS Hall, 2A Irishtown Road, Dublin 4
Phone: (01) 496 0393
(01) 668 9905
Catholic missionary work abroad
Viatores Christi, 38-39 Upr. Gardiner St., Dublin 1;
Volunteer Missionary Movement, All Hallows, Gr
Phone: (01) 874 9346
(01) 837 6565
Catholic lay missionary volunteers work abroad in areas of need.
Catholic Parish for Travellers
6 New Cabra Road, Phibsboro, Dublin 7
Phone: (01) 838 8874
Mobile (087) 257 3857
Catholic Press and Information Office
Columba Centre, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Phone: (01) 505 3000
Catholic Youth Care
Arran Quay, Dublin 7
Phone: (01) 872 5055
Cedar House
Marlborough Place, Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 873 1241
1800 724 333
It has accommodation for 50 men, and also provides health care and meals.
Central Authority for Maintenance Recovery
Department of Justice, Equity and Law Reform, Bishop’s Square, Redmond’s Hill, Dublin 2
Phone: LoCall 1890 221 227
(01) 479 0200
(071) 967 2500
Centre for Ageing Research and Development in Ireland
5th floor, Bishop’s Square, Redmond’s Hill, Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 478 6308
Promotes research on ageing.
Centre for Peace Building
An Teach Bán, Downings, Co. Donegal.
Phone: Tel/fax (074) 915 4892.
A place to tell your story and be heard; a safe, nurturing environment where you take time to learn through shared experience and find inner peace.
Centre for Sexual Addictions
Phone: (01) 661 1289
Centre of Peace and Reconciliation
Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal
Phone: (071) 985 1342
offers Christian spirituality and renewal.
an online system for the purchase of certificates of adoption, birth, death, marriage and stillbirth.
Cherish
now incorporated in One Family
Child Abduction, International Authority
Department of Justice, Equity and Law Reform, Bishop’s Square, Redmond’s Hill, Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 479 0200
Cooperates with national and international agencies on issues of child abduction
Child Benefit
Social Welfare services, St. Oliver Plunket Road,Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Phone: LoCall 1890 400 400
Child Protection Office, Catholic bishops
Columba Centre, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Phone: (01) 505 3031
Child Protection Programme
National Youth Council of Ireland, 3 Montague St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 478 4122
Child Protection, CORI
Conference of Religious in Ireland (CORI)
Phone: (01) 667 7322
Child Welfare and Protection Policy Unit
Office of the Minister for Children, Hawkin’s House, Hawkin’s St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 635 4000
a directory of childcare centres.
Childcare Directorate
Office of the Minister for Children, Hawkin’s House, Hawkin’s St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 635 4000
Childhood Organization, Early
Irish Pre-School Play Association
Phone: (01) 463 0010
The largest voluntary organization working for children and their families in Ireland. Its membership of over 2000 includes playgroups, parent-and-toddler groups, full-day care groups, after-school and out-of-school groups and individual members.
Childline
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC)
Phone: FreeFone 1800 666 666
Childline provides a 24 hour listening service, every day of the hear, for all children up to the age of 18.
Childminding Ireland
9 Bulford Business Park, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow
Phone: (01) 287 8461
The National Childminding Association of Ireland is committed to the development of quality in family home-based care for children by providing a range of services and training to childminders and parents and by participating in local childminding networks.
Children First Foundation
Millennium House, 37 Beaumont Road, Dublin 8
Phone: (01) 857 3098
Seeks to provide a safe haven for children in need of medical or emotional support, irrespective of race or creed.
Children in Hospital Ireland
Coleraine House, Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick St., Dublin 7
Phone: LoCall 1890 252 682
(01) 878 0448
CHI works directly with children in hospitals to help them cope with illness and hospitalisation, and provides ongoing support to their families.
Children or families affected by sex abuse.
CARI (Children at Risk in Ireland,) 110 Lr. Drumcondra Road, Dublin 9
Phone: Locall: 1890 924 567
Children’s Allowance
Social Welfare services,
St. Oliver Plunket Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Phone: LoCall 1890 400 400
Children’s Rights Alliance
4 Upper Mount St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 662 9400
Works to ensure full Irish government implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Children, disadvantaged in Dublin
SVP House, 91-92 Sean McDermott St., Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 819 8430
The Saint Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) provides holidays at Sunshine House, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
Children, Minister for
Hawkin’s House, Hawkin’s St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 635 4000
Children, Ombudsman for
Millennium Hose, 52-56 Great Strand St., Dublin 1
Phone: LoCall 1890 654 654
Tries to ensure that those who makes decisions about young people do what is best for them
Christian Life Communities
36 Lower Leeson St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 647 1096
helps members to have community support in living the Christian life
Chrysalis Holistic Centre
Donard, Co. Wicklow.
Phone: Tel/fax (045) 404 713.
offers opportunities for personal renewal.
Church of Ireland
Church of Ireland House, Church Avenue Upper, Rathmines, Dublin 6
Phone: (01) 497 8422
Church services on TV
Saint Mary’s, Bloomfield, Dublin, Donnybrook, Dublin 4
Phone: (01) 668 0505
Live video of church services from Saint Mary’s, Bloomfield, Dublin, Donnybrook, Dublin 4
Citizens’ Information Board
250 centres nationwide, addresses in local phone book
Phone: LoCall 1890 777 121
Citizenship, by descent, Irish
Foreign Births Register
Phone: (01) 408 2555
(021) 494 4763
Citizenship, Irish
Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2
Phone: LoCall 1890 551 500
(01) 616 7700
Civil Registration Service
Superintendent Registrar’s Offices in -
Cork: Adelaide House, Adelaide St.
Drogheda: Old St. Mary’
Phone: (021)427 5126
(041) 980 0476
(01) 671 1968; 863 8200
(091) 546 277
(056) 778 4756
(061) 483 763
(071) 915 5115
(057) 934 1301
registration of births, marriages and deaths, and certificates about these.
Clancy Night Shelter
69 Blessington Road, Dublin 7
Phone: Phone/fax (01) 860 1703
For men and women from 18 to 35 years of age. Couples, drug users accepted. Referral by agencies. Free of charge.
Cluas
Exchange Hall, Belgard Square North, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Phone: (01) 494 0210
Helps children suffering from dyslexia
Club 4 U
St. Benedict’s Resource Centre, Swansnest Road, Kilbarrack, Dublin 5
Phone: (01) 848 3619
Mobile (087) 625 0928
arranges alcohol-free social events for teenagers by senior students, parents and Community Gardaí.
Cois Tine
behind St. Mary’s church, Pope’s Quay, Cork City
Phone: (021) 455 7760
provides a service for migrants in Cork.
a structured process that provides an alternative to court in cases of separation and divorce. It offers the opportunity to focus on what is important to you, your family and your future.
Communion and Liberation
Phone: (01) 298 7564
is a Catholic movement which aims to help its members to maturity, and to cooperate in the mission of the church
Community Games
Sport HQ, 13 Joyce Way, Park West Business Park, Dublin 12
Phone: (01) 625 1180
Is an independent voluntary organization providing opportunities for children and young people to experience a wide range of sporting and cultural activities.
Computer classes for men
Farranree Family Resource Centre,Close’s Green, Farranree, Cork
Phone: (021) 430 1030
Console
Phone: 1800 201 890
Bereaved by Suicide Foundation
Console, Dublin
68 Ardpatrick Road, off Navan Road, Dublin 7.
Also at Clondalkin, Dublin 22, and at Finglas, Dublin
Phone: Freefone 1800 201 890
(01) 868 5232
Consoles those bereaved by suicide
Console, Galway
Console House, 91 Elm Park, Renmore. Co. Galway
Phone: Freefone 1800 201 890
(091) 769 942
Consoles those bereaved by suicide.
Console, Limerick
“Oakville,” 1 New St., Limerick
Phone: Freefone 1800 201 890
(061) 306 793
Consoles those bereaved by suicide
Console, Waterford
Youth Services Centre, Farronshoneen, Dunmore Road, Waterford.
Phone: Freefone 1800 201 890
Consoles those bereaved by suicide
Construction Workers’Health Trust
Phone: (01) 709 3070
The Construction Workers Health Trust was founded in 1994 by the Construction Group of unions affiliated to the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.
The Trust is dedicated solely to the promotion of better health and lifestyles among construction workers.
Consumer Agency, National
4 Harcourt Road, Dublin 2
Phone: LoCall 1890 432 432
(01) 402 5500
Consumers’ Association of Ireland
43-44 Chelmsford Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6
Phone: (01) 497 8600
Continuing Education: see Further Education
Coptic Orthodox Church
4-5 The Pines, Herbert Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow
Phone: (01) 286 6809
Mobile (087) 238 2813
Cork Domestic Violence information and resource centre
OssCork (One Stop Shop), 94 South Main St., Cork City
Phone: FreeFone 1800 497 497
(021) 422 2979
Cork Marriage Counselling Centre
32 Paul St., Cork City
Phone: (021) 427 5678
Cork Men’s Action Group
Education and Rights Resource Centre, 5 Churchfield Avenue, Cork City
Phone: Tel/Fax: (021) 430 7969
Cork Men’s Education & Rights Resource Centre
5 Churchfield Avenue, Cork
Phone: 021 430 7969
Cork Sexual Violence Centre
5 Camden Place, Cork City
Phone: Freefone 1800 496 496
Free confidential service for victims of sexual and domestic violence, sex trafficking, child sexual abuse and sexual harrassment. We provide counselling counselling and support to men, women, and teenagers over 13 years.
COSC, National Office for the Prevention of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence.
2nd floor, Montague Court, Montague St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 476 8060
Council of Irish Adoption Agencies
Health Centre, Coosan Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.
Phone: (090) 648 3136
Counselling for adults abused as children
HSE National Counselling Service
Phone: 1850 235 234
Counselling for fathers
CURA, in 16 centres nationwide.
Phone: Callsave 1850 622 626
Counselling for grandfathers
CURA, in 16 centres nationwide
Phone: Callsave 1850 622 626
Counselling for single women
One Family
Phone: LoCall 1890 662 212
Counselling for unmarried parents
One Family
Phone: LoCall 1890 662 212
Counselling in marital breakdown
Accord
Phone: Callsave 1850 201 878
Counselling in pregnancy
Cunamh, 30 South Anne St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 677 9664
Offers pregnancy counselling, short-term foster care, adoption and post-adoption services.
Counsellors Online
c/o Renewal Counselling & Psychotherapy, The Old Schoolhouse’, The Crescent, Lucan, Co.Dublin
to provide safe, secure and confidential counselling and therapeutic help online
Credit Unions, Irish League of
33-41 Lr. Mount St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 614 6700
Crime Victims Helpline, National
Phone: Helpline 1850 211 407
Crime, Commission for the Support of Victims of
51 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
Phone: Helpline 116 006
(01)408 6118
Text to (085) 133 7711
It disburses funding for victim support
Crimeline
Phone: FreeFone 1800 40 50 60
Helping Gardai solve crime.
Crimestoppers
Phone: FreeFone 1800 250 025
Helping prevent crime.
Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal
13 Lr. Hatch St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 661 0604
Crisis Pregnancy Programme
4th floor, 89-94 Capel St., Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 814 6292
Crosscare
Centrecare, 1 Cathedral St., Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 872 6775
Information centre for the Homeless.
Crosscare
The Red House, Clonliffe College, Dublin 3
Phone: (01) 836 0011
is the social care agency of the Dublin Catholic diocese. It provides community training, a drugs and alcohol programme, food centres, homeless services, housing and welfare information, a migrant project, teen counselling, travellers’ inclusion and young person’s care services.
Crosscare Boys’ Hostel
49 Percy Place, Dublin 4
Phone: (01) 668 8690
Crosscare Housing and Welfare Information
1 Cathedral Street, Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 872 6775; 874 6915
Crosscare Night Shelter for Men
Longford Lane, (rear of Whitefriar St.), Dublin 8.
Phone: (01) 475 6380.
A night shelter for men, and provides food from Monday to Friday, 12 to 1 pm.
Crosscare Night Shelter for Men and Women
1 Bentley Villas, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
Phone: (01) 284 1983.
Crosscare Project (for boys aged 12-18 years)
Ranelagh Road, Dublin 6
Phone: (01) 496 8246
Crosscare Residential Project (for boys aged 12-18)
64 Eccles St., Dublin 7
Phone: (01) 830 4353
Cruelty to Children
29 Lr. Baggot St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 676 7960
Irish Society for the prevention of (ISPCC)works to prevent cruelty to children.
Cuan Mhuire Rehabilitation Centres
Milltown, Athy, Co. Kildare. Other centres in Farnanes, Co. Cork; Newry, Co. Down; Gardiner St., Dub
Phone: (059) 913 1493
for people suffering from alcohol or other drug addictions
Cuidiú, the Irish Childbirth Trust.
Phone: (01) 872 4501
provides parent-to-parent support, information and education on ante-natal and birth preparation, breastfeeding support and post-natal and parenthood matters.
It has an Experience Register of parents who are willing to share, in confidence, their particular parental experiences.
Cunamh
30 South Anne St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 677 9664
Pre- and post-natal counselling counselling for girls, their partners and families, and advice for adoptive parents, and a search and re-union service for adult adoptees and birth parents.
CURA
Columba Centre, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, and at 16 centres nationwide
Phone: Callsave 1850 622 626
(01) 505 3040
16 centres nationwide offering free counselling to fathers, grandparents, and women in pregnancy and post-abortion
Cursillo
Phone: (01) 821 3966
a Catholic lay organization which helps its members to become better Christians
Customs Drugs FreeFone
Phone: FreeFone 1800 295 295
To give confidential information about illegal drugs.
Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland
CF House, 24 Lr. Rathmines Road, Dublin 6
Phone: LoCall 1890 311 211
Deaf Boys, St. Joseph School for
Catholic Institute for Deaf People (CIDP), 40 Lr. Drumcondra Road, Dublin 9
Phone: (01) 830 0522
The CIDP also operates St. Joseph’s House for Adult Deaf and Deafblind, Stillorgan, and St. Mary’s Scholl for Deaf Girls.
Deaf Kids, Irish
Terenure Enterprise Centre, 17 Rathfarnham Road, Terenure, Dublin 6W
Phone: (01) 490 3237
A Dublin-based non-profit social enterprise whose mission is to support inclusive education for children with hearing issues in Ireland while empowering parents to develop their child’s full potential.
Deaf People, National Catholic Chaplaincy for
40 Lr. Drumcondra Road, Dublin 9
Phone: (01) 830 5744
Deaf Society, Irish
30 Blessington St., Dublin 7
Phone: (01) 860 1878
Provides support services for deaf people, e.g. sign language classes, help with banking, legal affairs, etc.
Deafhear
35 North Frederick St., Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 872 3800
Minicom 817 5777
formerly the National Association for Deaf People.
Dental allowance
St. Oliver Plunket Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Phone: LoCall 1890 400 400
Department of Health and Children
Hawkins House, Hawkins St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 635 4000
Fax (01) 635 4001
Deposits for accommodation
see Threshold for advice on.
Detox Unit
Usher’s Island, Dublin 8
Phone: (01) 675 9950
a 21 day medical detox unit for homeless men and women.
Diabetes Federation of Ireland
Cork: 32 Grand Parade, (021) 427 4229
Dublin: 76 Lr. Gardiner St., Dublin 1, (01) 836 3022
Sligo:
Phone: LoCall 1850 909 909
Dial to Stop
Phone: Freefone 1800 220 220.
A confidential phone-line for people who have information for the Gardaí about drug dealing.
Dialogue Ireland Trust
7/8 Lr. Abbey St., Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 830 9384
Mobile (087) 239 6229
Studies cultist new religious movements with the aim of promoting freedom of thought.
Diocesan Pastoral Centre
St. Michael’s Courtyard, Denmark St., Limerick.
Phone: (061) 400 133.
A centre of Christian spirituality and renewal.
Disabilities, information for people with
Disability allowance
Social Welfare services,
Ballinalee Road, Longford
Phone: (043) 334 0000
Disability benefit
Social Welfare services,
Ballinalee Road, Longford
Phone: (043) 334 0000
Disability Federation of Ireland
Fumbally Court, Fumbally Lane, Dublin 8
Phone: (01) 454 7978
is an umbrella organization for groups working for persons with disabilities.
Disabled Drivers’ Association of Ireland
Ballindine, Claremorris
Phone: (094) 936 4054
Disablement benefit
Social Welfare services,
Ballinalee Road, Longford
Phone: (043) 334 0000
Dominican Centre for Biblical Teaching and Research
Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, South Circular Road, Limerick
Phone: (061) 204 396
Dominican Pastoral Centre
Pope’s Quay, Cork City
Phone: (021) 450 2067
A centre of Christian spirituality and renewal.
Dominican Retreat and Pastoral Centre
Tallaght Village, Dublin 24
Phone: (01) 404 8189
offers Christian spirituality and renewal
Don Bosco House, Clontarf
12 Clontarf Road, Dublin 3
Phone: (01) 833 6009
Don Bosco House, Drumcondra
57 Lr. Drumcondra Road, Dublin 9
Phone: (01) 836 0696
Don Bosco House, Dublin 7
53 Blessington St., Dublin 7
Phone: (01) 830 4204
Dowdstown House, Blowick Centre
Dalgan Park, Navan, Co. Meath.
Phone: (046) 902 1407.
A centre of Christian spirituality and renewal.
Down Syndrome Ireland
Citylink Business Park, Old Nas Road, Dublin 12, and in regional branches.
Phone: LoCall 1890 374 374
(01) 426 6500
Provides support services to sufferers from Down Syndrome.
Drink Aware
Phone: (01) 611 4811
Drivers with disabilities
Coolshannagh, Co. Monaghan
Phone: LoCall 1890 606 061
Repayments by Revenue of fuel refunds to disabled drivers
Drug rehabilitation
Cuan Mhuire Rehabilitation Centre Milltown, Athy, Co. Kildare, and centres at Farnanes, Co. Cork, Ne
Phone: (059) 863 1493, 863 1090.
For people suffering from alcohol or other drug addictions.
Drugs HSE Helpline
Phone: 1800 459 459
See also Green Pages of phone book under HSE, Addiction.
Drugs Treatment Centre Board
Trinity Court, 30-31 Pearse St., Dublin 2.
Phone: (01) 677 1122
Drugs, National Advisory Committee on
1st floor, Dun Aimhirgin, 43-49 Mespil Road, Dublin 4
Phone: (01) 647 3240
(01) 524 0160
Dublin Adult Learning Centre
3 Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 878 7266
Dublin AIDS Alliance
53 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 873 3799
Operates under an ethos of equality and is committed to making a positive contribution towards a humane and just society. We strive to ensure that our staff, volunteers and service users are treated with dignity and respect at all times and to create an environment which promotes equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination.
Dublin Doers seek to create a caring, connecting, Dublin society
Dyslexia Association of Ireland
Suffolk Chambers, 1 Suffolk St., Dublin 3, and 33 regional branches.
Phone: (01) 679 0276
Early Childhood Organization
Irish Pre-School Play Association
Phone: (01) 463 0010
The largest voluntary organization working for children and their families in Ireland. Its membership of over 2000 includes playgroups, parent-and-toddler groups, full-day care groups, after-school and out-of-school groups and individual members.
Eating Disorders Association of Ireland
Bodywhys, P. O. Box 105, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Phone: LoCall 1890 200 444
(01) 283 4963
Ecumenical affairs
Irish School of Ecumenics, Trinity College, Dublin 2, and Bea House, Milltown Park, Dublin 6.
Phone: (01) 260 1144
EdStart-Incredible Years Programme (Galway)
Galway City Partnership, 3 The Plaza, Headford Road, Galway.
Phone: (091) 773 466
offers parents the chance to develop new skills to help their children improve their behaviour with practical step-by-step suggestions.
Education and Science, Department of
Marlborough St., Dublin 1
Electricity allowance
Social Welfare services,
College Road, Sligo
Phone: LoCall 1890 500 000
Emergency Shelter
27 Harcourt St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 475 9357
for homeless men and women.
Emigrant Outreach Programme
Crosscare, Clonliffe College, Dublin 3.
Phone: (01) 836 0011
Emigrants’ Advice Office
Pro-Cathedral, Marlborough St., Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 873 2844
Emmanuel House of Providence
Clonfert, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
Phone: (0579) 151 552
offers Christian spirituality and personal renewal
Emmaus Community
Box 53, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Phone: (01) 285 9962
An interdenominational, lay, charismatic, covenant community aims to evangelise people through the arts
Emmaus Retreat and Conference Centre
Ennis Lane, Lissenhall, Swords, Co. Dublin
Phone: (01) 870 0050
offers Christian spirituality and personal renewal.
Employment Appeals Tribunal
Davitt House, 65a Adelaide Road, Dublin 2
Phone: Locall 1890 220 222
(01) 631 6006
Employment for People from Immigrant Countries (EPIC)
30-31 Lr. O’Connell St., Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 874 3840
is funded by the Minister for Integration.
Employment permits for foreign nationals
Davitt House, 65a Adelaide Road, Dublin 2
Phone: LoCall 1890 201 616
(01) 417 5333
Enable Ireland
32F Rosemount Park Drive, Rosemount Business Park, Ballycoolin Road, Dublin 1.
Phone: (01) 872 7155
Provides services to people with disabilities and to their families.
Engage Project, Wexford
Ardcavan Business Park, Ardcavan, Wexford
Phone: (053) 912 3799
is an inter-agency project led by the Community Education Section of Co. Wexford VEC. It has a general aim of training men to work or volunteer in the community, thus attending to the gender imbalance of workers in the area and working towards ensuring sustainable men’s community activity in Co Wexford. Its specific academic aim is to equip learners with the skills, knowledge and competence to work and engage with socially excluded or marginalised men in the community.
Equality Authority
Birchgrove House, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
Phone: LoCall 1890 245 545
(0505) 24126
Works towards the elimination of discrimination in employment, in the provision of goods and services, in education, etc.
Esker Retreat House and Youth Village
Athenry, Co. Galway
Phone: (091) 844 549
offers Christian spirituality and personal renewal.
Eviction
Threshold
Exchange House
61 Great Strand St., Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 872 1094
a Travellers’ and settled people’s organization providing youth services to Travellers within the greater Dublin area.
Teen magazine
Families bereaved by suicide
5 Lr. Sarsfield St., Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
Phone: (067) 43 999
Bereavement counselling for families bereaved by suicide
Families, Fathers and Friends
6a Joyce House, Tuam Road Retail Centre, Tuam Road, Galway
Phone: (091) 752 355
offers counselling, advice, and support to separated fathers
Family and Media Association
Alberione Media Centre, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Phone: (01) 278 9288
aims to promote respect for Christian values in the media, especially those relating to the family
Family Enrichment Centre
Stranorlar, Co. Donegal.
Phone: (074) 913 1245
Family Income Supplement
Social Welfare services,
Ballinalee Road, Longford
Phone: (043) 334 0000
(01) 704 3000
Family law information
AIM Family Services, 64 Dame St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 670 8363
works with a mediation structure which guarantees couples address all of the issues which can arise in family breakdown.
Family Mediation Service
In 16 nationwide centres.
Phone: 01) 634 4320
A free service run by the Family Support Agency. It helps separating or separated couples to negotiate their own terms of agreement, while addressing the needs and interests of all involved; it may also help in family disputes.
Family Support Agency
4th floor, St. Stephen’s Green House, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, and in 107 Family Resource Centre
Phone: (01) 611 4100
A branch of the Department of Social and Family Affairs providing support for families.
Family Support Services, Springboard
27 Ferrybank, Arklow, Co. Wicklow.
Provides support for families in the Arklow area.
Faoiseamh
Phone: FreeFone 1800 331 234
for those abused by clergy, members of religious orders, or church workers
FÁS
27-33 Upper Baggot Street, Dublin 4
Phone: (01) 607 0500
Foras Áiseanna Saothair is the State Training and Employment Authority.
Fathers and Children Together (FACT)
Waterford Area Partnership Office, Westgate Retail Park, Tramore Road, Waterford.
Phone: Tel. (051) 844 575.
FACT supports fathers and their children, especially in separation.
Fathers Focus Project (Louth)
Phone: (041) 987 5273
a pilot scheme for teenage fathers in Louth run by the Teen Parents Support Programme
Female victims of domestic violence
Women’s Aid, Everton House, 47 Old Cabra Road, Dublin 7
Phone: FreeFone 1800 341 900
(01) 868 4721
Financial Services Ombudsman
3rd Floor, Lincoln House, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 662 0899
Deals, free of charge, with unresolved complaints from consumers about their individual dealings with all financial service providers.
Focus Ireland, Dublin
9-12 High St., Christchurch, Dublin 8.
Phone: (01) 881 5900
Aims to advance the right of people-out-of-home to live in a place they call home through quality services, research, and advocacy.
Focus Ireland, Limerick
Parnell Place, Parnell St., Limerick
Phone: (061) 317 199
Focus Ireland, Waterford
St. John’s Park, Grange Cohan, Waterford.
Phone: (051) 879 807
Aims to advance the right of people-out-of-home to live in a place they call home through quality services, research, and advocacy.
Forever Fathers, Donegal
Phone: Text only to (086) 736 3687
Support in Donegal for non-resident fathers.
Foroige
National Youth Development Organisation, Block 12D, Joyce Way, Park West, Dublin 12.
Phone: (01) 630 1560
Works to enable young people to involve themselves consciously in their own development and in that of society.
Fostering Benefit
Social Welfare Benefits, St. Oliver Plunket Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
Phone: LoCall 1890 690 690.
Free Legal Advice Centres
13 Lr. Dorset St., Dublin 1.
Phone: 1890 350 250
Free Travel
Social Welfare services,
College Road, Sligo
Phone: LoCall 1890 500 000
Buzzardstown Campus, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15
Phone: (087) 798 5200
The mission of Friendly Call is to develop, deliver and oversee the provision of a professional, quality, friendly, confidential, good neighbour and health care service, offering a range of health and social support to older people and to all adults who may feel vulnerable or alone.
Friends of the Elderly
25 Bolton St., Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 873 1855
Funding, Grants
Grants for community activities may be sought from AIB’s Better Ireland Fund, the Family Support Agency, the International Fund for Ireland, the National Lottery,and www.mycharity.ie, among others.
The Health Service Executive and local Vocational Education Committees provide money for community education.
Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC)
East Point Plaza, East Point Business Park, Dublin 3
Phone: (01) 965 9500
Gamblers Anonymous
Carmichael House, North Brunswick, Dublin 7
Phone: (01) 872 1133
Garda confidential line
Phone: FreeFone 1800 666 111
To give information, in confidence, about crime.
Garda National Drugs Unit
Dublin Castle, Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 666 9900
Garda National Immigration Bureau
Phone: (01) 666 9100
(01) 666 4969
(01) 666 5061
(01) 855 5811
Garda Ombudsman
150 Upr. Abbey St., Dublin 1
Phone: Locall 1890 600 800
investigates complaints by the public against An Garda Síochána.
Gas allowance
Social Welfare services,
College Road, Sligo
Phone: LoCall 1890 500 000
Gay and Lesbian Equality Network (GLEN)
Phone: (01) 473 0563
Gay Men’s Health Project (Southern)
8 South Main St., Cork
Phone: (021) 427 8470/
Gay Men’s Health Service
19 Haddington Road, Dublin 4.
Phone: (01) 669 9553
Gay Switchboard
Phone: (01) 872 1055
Georgian Orthodox Church
40 Woodbrook Park, Castleknock, Dublin 15
Gingerbread Association for One-Parent Families
now incorporated in One Family.
Giving up Smoking
Irish Cancer Society
Phone: Callsave quitline, 1850 201 203
Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation
Glencree, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow
Phone: (01) 282 9711
Glenstal Abbey Monastic Guest House
Murroe, Co. Limerick.
Phone: (061) 386 103
offers Christian spirituality and personal renewal.
Globe House
Bridgestock Ltd., 3 Upper Main St., Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo
Phone: (094) 963 2846
Provides ‘home from home’ accommodation for up to 250 people from across the world.
Granby Centre
9-10 Granby Row, Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 872 5500
Accommodation and support for 107 individuals
Greek Orthodox Church.
Parish of the Annunciation, 46 Arbour Hill, Dublin 7, and
38 Ardmore Crescent, Artane, Dublin 5
Phone: Tel/fax (01) 847 4956
GROW
National Office, Apt. 6, Forrest Mews, Forrest Road, Swords, Co. Dublin
Phone: LoCall 1890 474 474
(01) 840 8236
A mental health support organization with 130 regional branches.
Guardian’s payment
Social Welfare services,
College Road, Sligo
Phone: LoCall 1890 500 000
Guild of the Little Flower
Food Centre, Meath St., Dublin 8
Food from Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 1 pm.
Handicapped Children’s Pilgrimage Trust, Irish
7 Northumberland Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Phone: (01) 280 3456
IHCPT arranged an annual pilgrimage to Lourdes for about 450 people with special needs from 9 to 21 years old.
Headstrong
16 Westland Square
Pearse Street
Dublin 2
*
Phone: (01) 472 7010; 472 7040.
Headstrong’s service development programme Jigsaw, brings community services and supports together around young people in order to better meet their mental health needs.
Headstrong also engages in advocacy, research and evaluation.
Headsup
Rehab, Roslyn Park, Beach Road, Sandymount, Dublin 4
Phone: LoCall 1890 200 444
(01) 205 7200
Runs courses for teenagers’ mental or emotional health issues.
Text HEADSUP to 50424, or on Facebook or Bebo under Rehab
Headsup courses
Rehab, Roslyn Park, Beach Road, Sandymount, Dublin 4
Phone: (01) 205 7200
Headway
Unit 1-3, Manor St. Business Park, Manor St., Dublin 7
Phone: LoCall 1890 200 278
Helps bring positive change in the lives of people affected by acquired brain injury.
Health and Safety Authority
The Metropolitan Building, James Joyce St., Dublin 1
Phone: 1890 289 389
Health Centres (HSE)
Phone: For a list of Health Centres, see under Health Service Executive in the Green Pages of your local phone book.
Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA)
Unit 1301, City Gate, Mahon, Cork.
Phone: (021) 240 9300
Health Service Executive (HSE)
Oak House, Limetree Avenue, Millennium Park, Naas, Co. Kildare
Phone: Information Callsave 1850 24 1850.
Hearing aids
Social Welfare services,
St. Oliver Plunket Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Phone: LoCall 1890 690 690
Hearing Services (HSE)
Community Services,
Health Services Executive, 44 North Great George’s St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 874 7726/7/8
Hermitage
An Díseart, 2 Distillery Road, Newcastle, Co. Galway.
Phone: (091) 524 548
offers Christian spirituality and personal renewal.
Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC)
26-27 Denzille Lane, Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 631 4567
Higher Education Authority
Brooklawn House, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4.
Phone: LoCall 1890 200 637
(01) 237 7100
The HIV Services Network seeks to provide for improved co-operation and skills development amongst those working within the HIV sector in Ireland. The Network is open to any individual or agency providing services to those affected by HIV.
Home Again
1 Tempe Terrace, Coliemore Road, Dalkey, Co. Dublin.
Phone: (01) 285 9096.
maintains two residential homes for boys
Homeless Agency
Parkgate Hall, 6-9 Conyngham Road, Dublin 9.
Phone: (01) 703 6100.
Homeless Person’s Unit (Men),
149 St. James’ St., Dublin 8.
Phone: (01) 881 5200
Homeless Persons Unit
16-19 Welington Quay, Dublin 8,
Castle St., Dublin 8,
and 149 St. James’St., Dublin 8.
Phone: (01) 881 5180
1800 724 724.
(01) 881 5200
For families and couples
Homeless Section, Dublin City Council
Civic Offices, Block 2, Ground Floor, Fishamble St., Dublin 8.
Phone: (01) 222 2222
HOMELink
APC Building, Southern Cross Business Park, Boghall Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow
Phone: (01) 201 4473
Operates a free telephone support line for the elderly.
Homicide, support for people affected by
Phone: Mobile (087) 983 7322
HOPE, Hands-On Peer Education.
15 North Strand Road, Dublin 1, and Unit 5, Killarney Court, Buckingham Street Upper, Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 887 8404
an informal further education group, offers support and advice to families affected by drug use in the North Inner City community. It develops and implements training programmes in relevant areas, and can tailor individual training to suit individual needs.
House-a-Marriage (HAM)
St. Francis Xavier Social Service Centre, 28 Upr. Sherrard St., Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 874 0439
HSE Adoption Department, Southern Area
Unit 4, South Ring Business Park, Kinsale Road, Co. Cork
Phone: (021) 492 7250
HSE Senior Help Line
National Office, Third Age Centre, Summerhill, Co. Meath.
Phone: Locall 1850 440 444
A confidential listening service by and for older people.
are listed in the Green Pages of the phone book under HSE – Community Services/Health Centres.
Human relationships and sexuality
an online information service for the young.
Illegal use of the internet
Phone: LoCall 1890 610 710
Illness benefit
Enquiries
Phone: (01) 679 7777
IMU Mission Institute
St. Columba’s, Dalgan Park, Navan, Co. Meath
Phone: (046) 902 1525
Independent Age
c/o Mrs Frances Galloway, PO Box 406, Waterford.
Phone: (051) 399 989
Helps older people on lower income to live with dignity and peace of mind.
Infant Death, Sudden
Carmichael House, 4 North Brunswick St., Dublin 7
Phone: Callsave 1850 391 391
(01) 873 2711
Irish Sudden Infant Death Association helps parents bereaved the sudden death of their infant or child.
Information on emergency accommodation
Phone: FreeFone 1800 724 724
Information on Government or local authority services.
is in the Green Pages in the middle of the phone book.
Office of the Information Commissioner.
Institute of Public Health in Ireland
5th floor, Bishop’s Square, Redmond’s Hill, Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 478 6300
Inter-Country Adoption
Dartmouth House, Kylemore Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10.
Phone: (01) 620 1100
Inter-Country Adoption Association
Phone: (021) 437 3004
International Catholic Movement for Peace
52 Lr. Rathmines Road, Dublin 6.
Phone: (01) 496 5293
International Child Abduction Authority
Phone: (01) 479 0200
branch of the Department of Justice, Equity and Law Reform.
International Fund for Ireland
P. O. Box 2000, Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 478 0655
The Fund’s mission is to tackle the underlying causes of sectarianism and violence and to build reconciliation between people and within and between communities throughout the island of Ireland.
Invalidity Pensions
Social Welfare services,
Ballinalee Road, Longford
Phone: (043) 334 0000
(01) 704 3000
Ionad na nDaoine Centre
36 Ardmore Avenue, Knocknaheeny/Hollyhill, Cork City
Irish Association of Suicidology
Serpentine Business Centre, PO Box 11634, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.
Phone: (01) 667 4900
a forum for all individuals and voluntary groups involved in any aspect of suicidology for the exchange of knowledge gained from differing perspectives and experiences.
Irish Association of Young People in Care
Red Cow Lane, Smithfield, Dublin 7.
Phone: Tel.(01)872 7661;
Mobile: (087) 903 6598(for text messages)
IAYPIC is an independent association that works throughout the Republic of Ireland, with and for children and young people who are currently living in care or who have had an experience of living in care. This includes those in residential care, foster care, hostel, high support & special care. IAYPIC also works with young people preparing to leave care and in aftercare. .
Irish Cancer Society
Phone: 1800 380 380
Irish Catholic Bishops’ Commission for Justice and Social Affairs
Columba Centre, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Phone: (01) 505 3000
Irish Episcopal Commission for Emigrants.
Columba House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.
Phone: (01) 505 3055
Irish Men’s Network
Phone: Text only to (085) 746 9342
helps with separation, divorce, depression, parenting, etc.
Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association
Coleraine House, Coleraine St., Dublin 7
Phone: FreeFone 1800 403 403
functions mainly as a support organisation for people who have MND, their carers and families.
Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed
Araby House, 8 North Richmond St., Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 856 0088
Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service
13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2
Phone: LoCall 1890 551 500
(01) 616 7700
Irish Pilgrimage Trust
7 Northumberland Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Phone: (01) 280 3456
Arranges an annual pilgrimage to Lourdes for about 450 people with disabilities from 9 to 21 years old, and has a holiday house in Kilcuan, Clarenbridge, Co. Galway.
Irish Rural Link
Moate Business Park, Moate, Co. Westmeath.
Phone: (090) 648 2744-5
Irish Secondary Students’ Union
First Floor, 3–4 St. Agnes Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12
Phone: 086 033 0511
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
29 Lr. Baggot St., Dublin 2
Phone: Childline: FreeFone 1800 666 666.
(01) 676 7960
ISPCC
Irish Sudden Infant Death Association
Carmichael House, 4 North Brunswick St., Dublin 7
Phone: (01) 873 2711
ISIDA helps those bereaved by the sudden and often unexplained death of an infant or young child
Irish Youth Justice Service
Montague Court, 7-11 Mongtague St., Dublin 2.
Phone: (01) 476 8673
iscoil
Phone: (01) 450 9406
iScoil is an online learning community offering an alternative path to further education and employment.
It aims to:
* Engage young people in learning
* Build confidence and self-esteem
* Offer Accreditation opportunities
* Support progression to further education and employment
iScoil welcomes a range of young people aged between 13-16 years whose needs are not currently met by the education system.
Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland (Sunni)
19 Roebuck Road, Clonskeagh, Dublin 14
Phone: (01) 208 0000
Islamic Foundation of Ireland (Sunni)
163 South Circular Road, Dublin 8
Phone: (01) 453 3242
Iveagh Hostel for men.
1 Bride Road, Dublin 8.
Phone: (01) 454 0182
Iveagh Trust
basement of Iveagh Hostel, Bride Road, Dublin 8
provides medical care from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 12 noon.
Jesuit Centres for Young Adults
Slí Eile: –
Ballymun: (01) 862 5345.
Dublin centre:(01) 888 0606
Galway: (086) 229 5915.
Jewish Community in Ireland
Herzog House, Zion Road, Dublin 6;
Synagogue (Orthodox), Dublin Hebrew Congregation, Rathfarnham Ro
Phone: (01) 492 3751
Jigsaw
Ballymun, Dublin;
Galway;
Kerry;
Meath;
Roscommon.
Phone: Dublin: Lorna Powell, Catherine McGowan (01) 886 7622, or Gillian O’ Brien (01)866 7623;
Galway: Marie (091) 549 252
Roscommon: Tommy Brogan (090) 663 0252
Community youth mental health initiative.
Jobseekers’ Schemes
157-164 Townsend St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 704 3000
John Paul II Centre
Rock Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry.
Phone: (064)32644
A centre of Christian spirituality and renewal,
Justice, Equity and Law Reform, Department of
94 Saint Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2;
Pinewood House, 71-74 Harcourt St., Dublin 2
Phone: LoCall 1890 221 227
(01) 602 8202
Juvenile Court
Phone: (01) 872 2295
Kiltalown House Creativity Centre
Blessington Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
Phone: Tel. (01) 452 2466.
KMI Institutes of Theology and Cultures
Phone: (01) 269 8388, ext. 203
Serves people with intellectual disabilities in Belfast, Cork, Dublin and Kilkenny.
La Salle Pastoral Centre
Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
Phone: (057) 873 2442
A centre of Christian spirituality and renewal.
Labour Court
Tom Johnson House, Haddington Road, Dublin 4
Phone: LoCall 1890 220 228
(01) 613 6666
Labour Relations Commission
Tom Johnson House, Haddington Road, Dublin 4
Phone: From outside the 01 area: LoCall 1890 220 227
(01) 613 6700
Laragh Counselling Service of the HSE
Phone: (01) 882 4100
for adult victims of child abuse. It’s nationwide, for over-18’s, and it’s free
Law Society of Ireland
Blackhall Place, Dublin 7
Phone: (01) 672 4800
Is the professional body for solicitors in relation to the education, admission, enrolment, discipline and regulation of the solicitors’ profession.
Learning and Development Service
1-2 George’s Place, Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 878 8783
Lefroy House
12-14 Eden Quay, Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 874 3762
Emergency accommodation and support flats for young people.
Legal Aid Board
Quay St., Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry
Phone: LoCall 1890 615 200
(066) 947 1000
provides legal advice and aid in civil cases at 23 full-time centres; a means test applies.
Youth Suicide
LIFE Pregnancy Care Service
Phone: Callsave 1850 281 281. Text (086) 663 8253.
Cork: 123 Patrick St. Tel. (021) 427 044.
Dublin: 29/30 Dame St, Dublin 2. (01) 679 8989.
Galway: Westside Resource Centre, Séamus Quirke Road, Galway. (091) 587 575.
Letterkenny: 40b Port Road. (074) 91
offers free counselling, pregnancy test, accommodation, parenting, help with social welfare and medical entitlements.
Lifelong Learning Programme
Higher Education Authority, Brooklawn House, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4
Phone: LoCall 1890 200 637
(01) 231 7100
Lifeskills
Rehab, Roslyn Park, Beach Road, Sandymount, Dublin 4
Phone: 01) 205 7200
see Headsup courses under Rehab.
Limerick House of Welcome for Young People
Baile Mhuire, Foynes, Co. Limerick.
Phone: (069) 65181
Limerick Offering Supporting Times (LOST)
Phone: Mobiles (085) 1270 165 (085) 1404 240.
is about families united through understanding and remembering each other’s sons and daughters.
Living Links
5 Lr. Sarsfield St., Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.
Phone: (067) 43 999
Suicide, bereavement counselling for families after
Local Authorities
Information about them is under their own websites, e.g. Kerry County Council under www.kerrycoco.ie, or in the Green Pages of the phone book, at the end of the English language section.
an information service of the Citizens’ Information Board about reduced working hours, redundancy and related matters.
Lost Futures
Phone: Mobile (085) 127 0165
(085) 140 4240
helps people in Limerick who have lost a son or daughter through violence
Lutheran Church in Ireland
Saint Finian’s Lutheran Church, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2
Office: Luther House, 24 Adelaide Road, Dub
Phone: Tel/fax (01) 676 6548
Magis Ireland, Ballymun
Ballymun, Dublin
Phone: (01) 862 5345
a Jesuit Centre for Young adults
Magis Ireland, Dublin City centre
City Centre, Dublin
Phone: (01) 888 0606
a Jesuit Centre for Young adults
Magis Ireland, Galway
Galway
Phone: (086) 229 5915
a Jesuit Centre for Young adults
Mahon Men’s Art Group
Avenue de Rennes, Mahon, Co. Cork
Phone: (021) 435 9070
Mahon Community Development Project
Male victims of domestic violence
AMEN, Saint Anne’s Resource Centre, Railway St., Navan, Co. Meath
Phone: (046) 902 3718
Out of hours (086) 794 880 and (086) 194 7270
provides support groups, legal information, court accompaniment, counselling and training.
Mature Masculinity – an empowered approach to being a man in today’s world. We help all kinds of men, from all walks of life face challenges. We commit ourselves to living lives guided by timeless values.
Manresa House
Dollymount, Dublin 3
Phone: Tel. (01) 833 1352
offers Christian spirituality and personal renewal
Marianella Centre
75 Orwell Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6
Phone: (01) 406 7100
A centre of Christian spirituality and renewal.
Marie Keating Foundation
Unit 9, Millbank Business Park, Lucan, Co. Dublin
Phone: (01) 628 3726
gives information on prostate cancer.
Marriage abroad
Phone: Cork (021) 494 4763, 494 4777
Dublin (01) 408 2568; 408 2682
Civil letters of freedom for marriage abroad are arranged through the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Marriage breakdown counselling
CURA
Phone: 1850 622 626
1850 201 878
Marriage preparation, Catholic
Maternity allowance
Social Welfare services,
St. Oliver Plunket Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Phone: LoCall 1890 690 690
Mayfield Men’s Group
Ard Bhaile Community Centre, Old Youghal Road, Cork City
Phone: (021) 450 2471
Mobile (088) 690 6942
Men Alone in No Man’s Land (MAIN)
22a Summerhill Court, Summerhill, Dublin 1,
Phone: (01) 8984026
Do you feel you have nowhere to go? Do you feel separated from your family, community and other social networks?
Men and Women
Catholic Men and Women’s Society, CYMS Hall, 2A Irishtown Road, Dublin 4
Phone: (01) 496 0393
(01) 668 9905
Men as Learners and Elders (MALES)
Phone: (085) 118 9014
(087) 148 1197
Directs men in lifelong spiritual learning; trains men as elders; maintains an ongoing relationship with participants; provides men’s rites of passage and develops additional rites as needed.
Men Aware
Phone: (048) 3086 0107
Men’s Action Network (MAN)
2 Dacre Terrace, Derry, BT48 6JU, Northern Ireland
Phone: From Republic (048) 7137 7777
Promotes men’s health, crisis support, self-awareness and self-development.
Men’s Development Network
30 O’Connell St., Waterford
Phone: (051) 844 260/1
Promotes better lives for men, better lives for all. It works locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
Men’s Education Initiative
Development Worker, Mevagh Resource Centre, Downings, Co. Donegal.
Phone: (074) 915 5055
visits men in isolated rural areas of Donegal and keeps in touch with them.
Men’s Health Forum in Ireland
Tallaght Partnership, Kilinarden Enterprise Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Phone: (01) 466 4280
Men’s Helpline
Northern Ireland
Phone: (028) 9023 7779
From Republic (048) 9023 7779
Is a directory of organizations and services for men related mainly to Northern Ireland.
Men’s Rites of Passage (MROP)
Phone: (087) 148 1197
Offer a Christian-based spirituality through rites that help men to know, accept and love their own humanity.
Men’s Rites of Passage 2010
will take place in The Bield, Perth, Scotland,
Mon. July 26 – Fri. July 30, 2010. For information and bookings, go to www.malesireland.com
Men’s Work Ireland
8 Mount Street Crescent, Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 296 2839
helps release the courage, authenticity, communication skills, wisdom, respect, and zest for life that is within all men.
Mendicity Trust
Food Centre, Island St., Dublin 8
provides food from Monday to Saturday, 9.30 am and 1030 to 11.30 and on Sunday from 10 to 11 am.
Meningitis Research Foundation
Phone: LoCall 1890 413 444
(01) 819 6931
Meningitis Trust
PO Box 102, Bray, Co. Wicklow
Phone: FreeFone 1800 523 196
(01) 276 2050
Merchants’ Quay Ireland
4 Merchants’ Quay, Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 679 0044
provides food, health care and a needle exchange for drug users.
Methodist Church in Ireland
The Secretary, The Manse, 3 Hillside Grove, Wicklow, Co. Wicklow.
Miles, Men In Limerick Experiencing Separation
Social Services Centre, Upper Henry St., Limerick.
Phone: Confidential support line: (087) 2 603 603.
a support group for men coping with the effects of relationship breakdown, or who are separated from their family.
Missing Children
Phone: (01) 666 2615
Missing in Ireland Support Service
3rd Floor, Harcourt Centre, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2
Phone: FreeFone 1890 442 552
Mobile Needle Exchange
Phone: (087) 251 0449
Monastery of St. Catherine of Siena
The Twenties, Drogheda, Co. Louth.
Phone: (041) 983 8524
offers Christian spirituality and personal renewal.
Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS)
See local phone book under Business Listings for a list of offices.
Phone: Helpline 1890 283 438 (1890 BUDGET) operates Mon-Fri, 9 to 8.
works in conjunction with the Citizens’ Information Board.
Mother Mary Aikenhead Social Service Centre
Mount St. Anne’s, Milltown, Dublin 6
Phone: (01) 269 8995
Mount St. Anne’s Retreat and Conference Centre
Killenard, Portarlington, Co. Laois.
Phone: (057) 862 6153
offers Christian spirituality and personal renewal.
Move Ireland
Unit 2, 1st floor, Clare Road Business Mall, Ennis, Co. Clare
Phone: (065) 684 8689
Helps people takes responsibility for their violence towards partners or children, and facilitates a change of attitude and behaviour.
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland
80 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4
Phone: Callsave 1850 233 233
Myross Wood House
Leap, Co. Cork
Phone: (028)33118
offers Christian spirituality and renewal.
Nano Nagle Centre
Ballygriffin, Mallow, Co. Cork.
Phone: (022) 26411
A centre of Christian spirituality and renewal.
Narcotics Anonymous
29 Bride St., Dublin 8
Phone: (01) 672 8000
Ulster 00 44 78 1017 2991; Munster (087) 138 6120; Leinster (086) 862 9308; Connaught (086) 814 9004.
a non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem.
National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA)
76 Lr. Gardiner St.,
Phone: (01) 855 4332
National Association of Travellers’Centres (NATC)
Unit 1, Nestor’s Retail Park, Monksland, Athlone, Co. Roscommon.
Phone: (090) 649 8017
National Association of Travellers’ Centres is a voluntary representative association whose role is vocational, educational, and training. Our main areas of work include education, training, a youth service and the publication of Voice of the Traveller magazine.
National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church
National Centre for the Protection of Older People
Health Sciences Centre, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4
Phone: (01) 716 6467
Researches elder abuse in Ireland.
National Counselling Service.
Health Service Executive (HSE)
Phone: FreeFone 1800 235 235
It’s available Wed-Sun, 6-9 pm.
National Educational Psychological Service
24-27 North Frederick St., Dublin 1.
Phone: (01) Tel. (01) 889 2700
National Employment Rights Authority
Government Buildings, O’Brien Road, Carlow
Phone: LoCall 1890 80 80 90
(059) 917 8990
National Federation of Arch Clubs
74 Meadow Grove, Dublin 16
Phone: (01) 295 1081
The Federation exists for people with special needs.
National Institute for Intellectual Disability
School of Social Work and Social Policy, College Green, Trinity College, Dublin 2.
Phone: (01) 896 1000
National Men’s Council of Ireland.
Phone: (071) 966 7138;
(021) 430 2128
In keeping with the Irish Constitution, it extols the virtue and value of the two-parent, marriage-based family as the foundation of society.
National Office for Equity of Access to Higher Education
Brooklawn House, Crampton Avenue, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4.
Phone: (01) 231 7100
National Office for Victims of childhood Abuse
19 Upr. Ormond Quay, Dublin 7
Phone: FreeFone 1800 252 524
From UK, FreeFone 0800 039 0301
(01) 872 8482
NOVA provides assistance, support and advice regarding tracing of personal records, while also making referrals to persons wishing to avail of reading and writing services, health services, counselling, education and other appropriate social services via the confidential free phone line or through the drop in centre.
National Qualifications Authority of Ireland
5th floor, Jervis House, Jervis St., Dublin 1.
Phone: (01) 887 1500
National Suicide Prevention Helpline
Phone: 1800 247 100.
provides counselling 24/7 for those at risk of self-harm
National Youth Council of Ireland
3 Montague St., Dublin 2.
Phone: (01) 478 4122
he representative body for national voluntary youth organizations
National Youth Federation
20 Dominick Street Lower, Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 858 4500
A co-ordinating agency for local independent youth services throughout Ireland, which also operates the Irish Youthwork Centre.
Night Shelters
Morning Star Hostel,
off North Brunswick St.,
Dublin 7
Phone: (01) 872 3401
It’s for homeless men with low support needs; it accepts men with alcohol and mental health problems. It will not accept active drug users or men with HIV.
Northern Ireland, a directory of organizations and services for men in
Northside (Dublin) Centre for the Unemployed
Phone: (01) 847 9463
Northside (Dublin) Civic Centre
Coolock, Dublin 17
Phone: (01) 847 2742
Old Age Pension
Social Welfare services,
College Road, Sligo
Phone: LoCall 1890 500 000
Ombudsman (general State)
18 Lr. Leeson St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 639 5600
investigates complaints from members of the public who feel they have been unfairly treated by certain public bodies.
Ombudsman for Children
Phone: LoCall 1890 654 654
tries to ensure that those who make decisions about young people do what is best for them.
Ombudsman for Financial Services
3rd Floor, Lincoln House, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 662 0899
deals, free of charge, with unresolved complaints from consumers about their individual dealings with all financial service providers.
One Family
Cherish House, 2 Lr. Pembroke St., Dublin 2
Phone: LoCall 1890 662 212
(01) 662 9212
One Family (incorporating Cherish and Gingerbread Ireland) offers counselling for single pregnant women, unmarried parents and one-parent families.
One in Four
2 Holles St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 662 4070
offers a voice to, and support for, women and men who have experienced sexual abuse and/or sexual violence and also to their family and friends.
One Parent Family allowance
Social Welfare services,
College Road, Sligo
Phone: LoCall 1890 500 000
Open Heart House
2 St. Mary’s Place, Dublin 7
Phone: (01) 830 5000
a drop-in centre for people suffering from HIV and Aids.
Optical allowance
Social Welfare services,
St. Oliver Plunket Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Phone: LoCall 1890 400 400
Origins Information and Tracing Service
Phone: 01) 453 0355
Orlagh Retreat Centre
Old Court Road, Dublin 16
Phone: (01) 495 8190
offers Christian spiritual and personal renewal.
Orphanage, Saint Brigid’s
The Coombe, Dublin 8.
Phone: (01) 454 2917
OssCork , (One Stop Shop)
94 South Main St., Cork
Phone: 1800 497 497
Outhouse
105 Capel St., Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 873 4932/3
a community resource and drop-in centre for gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender people.
Pact
Arabella House, 18d Nutgrove Office Park, Dublin 14
Phone: Callsave: 1850 673 333
(01) 296 2200
offers crisis pregnancy counselling and support.
Parent Alienation Syndrome
PAS Ireland
Helps raise awareness of Parent Alienation Syndrome
Parental Equality
15a Clanbrassil St., Dundalk, Co. Louth.
Phone: (046) 933 3163
shared parenting and joint custody support group.
Parenting of Primary School Children.
Fás le Chéile (Growing Together), a six-week programme building relationships between parents and their children of primary school age, developing skills as the cornerstone of healthy relationships.
Parentline
Carmichael House, North Brunswick St., Dublin 7
Phone: LoCall 1890 301 320
LoCall 1890 927 277
for parents under stress.
helps parents of gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and trans-gender (LGBT) children.
Parkinson’s Association of Ireland
Carmichael House, North Brunswick St., Dublin 7
Phone: FreeFone 1800 359 359
helps those suffering from Parkinson’s disease.
Parks and Wildlife Service, National
7 Ely Place, Dublin 2
Phone: LoCall 1890 202 021
Parole Board
31-35 Bow St., Dublin 7
Phone: (01) 872 0280
Partners in Faith
72 Saint Anthony’s Road, Rialto, Dublin 8
Phone: (01)453 5348
An agency for the personal and social development of adults from a faith perspective.
Passport Offices at
1A South Mall, Cork City.
LoCall 1890 426 900
Tel.(021) 494 4700
Recorded i
application forms are available at Garda stations and at most Post offices. The Passport Express Service, available through most post offices, provides a ten working day service.
Pavee Point Travellers’ Centre
46 North Great Charles St., Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 878 0255
promotes Travellers’ health and human rights.
Peace in Christ
Sion Road, Kilkenny.
Phone: 056) 772 1054.
offers Christian spirituality and personal renewal.
Pensions Board
Verschoyle House, 28-30 Lr. Mount St., Dublin 2
Phone: LoCall 1890 65 65 65.
(01) 613 1900.
Pensions Ombudsman
36 Upr. Mount St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 647 1650
deals with complaints from the public about occupational pension schemes, PRSA’s, and Trust RAC’s.
Pensions, State
Social Welfare Services, College Road, Sligo.
Phone: LoCall 1890 500 000.
Pioneer Total Abstinence Association
27 Upr. Sherrard St., Dublin 1.
Phone: (01) 874 9464
Pobal
Holbrook House, Holles Street, Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 2400 700
Pobal supports partnership approaches to decision-making in order to engage communities in the development process at local level, and promotes co-ordination between communities, State agencies and other stakeholders.
Pobal encourages the piloting of new initiatives and are committed to contributing to policy development through the lessons learnt from the programmes managed on behalf of the Government.
Poisons Centre, National
Beaumont Hospital, Beaumont Road, Dublin 9
Phone: (01) 837 9964
(01) 809 2566
Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
15 Hillside Drive, Naas, Co. Kildare.
Phone: (045) 898 522,
Prison visiting and after-care.
SVP House, 91-92 Seán McDermott St., Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 855 0022.
Saint Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) and the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) visit all Dublin prisons weekly, offering help to prisoners and their families. They run visitors’ centres at Mountjoy and Clover Hill prisons.
Prisoners abroad, welfare of Irish.
Department of Foreign Affairs
Phone: (01) 408 2585
Probation and Welfare Service
Smithfield Chambers, Smithfield, Dublin 2.
Phone: (01) 817 3600.
Project 2030
66 Inchicore Road, Dublin 8.
Phone: (01) 453 8655
Twentysomethings and Thirtysomethings are two groups providing opportunities for young Catholic men and women to get together at the spiritual and social levels.
Promoting Fatherhood
Mossy Glen, Lecamy, Carndonagh, Co. Donegal
Phone: (074) 938 1224
PRSI Records
Gandon House, Amiens St., Dublin 1.
Phone: (01) 704 3000.
PRSI Refunds
Oisín House, 212-213 Pearse St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 673 2586
Psychiatry of Old Age
61 Eccles St., Dublin 1
Phone: 01) 860 0488
Visit people with psychiatric problems at home, in the North Dublin area.
Purcell House
All Hallows Institute, Drumcondra, Dublin 9
Phone: (01) 837 3745, exts. 754/602.
offers Christian spirituality and personal renewal
Quakers: see Religious Society of Friends in Ireland.
Rainbow
National Office, Loreto Centre, Crumlin Road, Dublin 12.
Phone: (01) 473 4175.
helps children bereaved by parental death, separation or divorce.
Rainmaker Studio, Limerick
Rainmaker Studio, Garranmore, Pallasgrean, Co. Limerick
Phone: (086) 107 7833
Men gather with a common purpose: to grow through creating a safe, secure space where they can share life experiences, explore a deeper meaning of life and search for truth, learn from each other, and explore and challenge the male stereotype that prevails in our culture.
Raising Boys for Fathers
Rehabilitation Institute, Roslyn Park, Sandymount, Dublin 4
Phone: (01) 205 7200
Rape
70 Lr. Leeson St., Dublin 2
Phone: FreeFone 24 hour helpline 1800 778 888
Women’s Aid Helpline, FreeFone 1800 341 900.
helps women who have been raped.
Reach – Gay and Lesbian Christians
c/o Outhouse, 105 Capel St., Dublin 1.
Phone: (01) 872 1055.
a web-based service that inspires young people to help themselves through tough times. Its aim is to improve young people’s mental health and well-being by building skills and providing information, support, and referrals in ways that work for young people.
Reception Integration Agency
Block C, Ardilaun Centre, St. Stephen’s Green West, Dublin 2
Phone: 01) 418 3200
Redundancy
Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed, Araby House, 8 North Richmond St., Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 856 0088
Refugee Appeals Tribunal
6-7 Hanover St. East, Dublin 2
Phone: LoCall 1890 201 458
(01) 474 8400
Refugee Applications Commissioner
79-83 Lr. Mount St., Dublin 2. . LoCal
Phone: LoCall 1890 202 418.
(01) 602 8000
Refugee Documentation Centre
Phone: LoCall 1890 615 200
A branch of the Legal Aid Board.
Refugee Legal Service
Cork: North Quay House, Pope’s Quay. FreeFone 1800 202 420. (021) 455 4634.
Dublin: 48-49 North
Rehabilitation Institute
Roslyn Park, Sandymount, Dublin 4
Phone: (01) 205 7200
an independent, not-for-profit organisation which provides training, employment, health and social care and commercial services for some 56,000 people each year.
Religious Society of Friends in Ireland (Quakers)
Quaker House, Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
Phone: (01) 495 6889
Renewal Counselling & Psychotherapy
The Old Schoolhouse, The Crescent, Lucan, Co. Dublin
Rent Allowance
Social Welfare services,
Ballinalee Road, Longford.
Phone: (043) 334 0000
(01) 704 3000
Rent Tribunal
Custom House, Dublin 1
Phone: LoCall 1890 202 021
(01) 888 2000.
Repairs to rented accommodation
provides free information on tenants and landlords legal rights and responsibilities in Ireland.
Repayments by Revenue of fuel refunds to drivers with disabilities
Coolshannagh, Co. Monaghan
Phone: LoCall 1890 606 061
(047) 38010
Resettlement Service
Phone: (01) 872 0519.
provides support for homeless men and women who wish to move to independent living.
Residential Alcohol Service
Usher’s Island, Dublin 8
Phone: (01) 679 2391
a twelve week residential programme for homeless men and women with alcohol issues.
Resolution
is an organization of lawyers who believe in a constructive, non-confrontational approach to family law dispute resolution.
Respite Care Grant
157-164 Townsend St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 673 2222
Restorative Justice, National Commission on
Block 2, Harcourt Centre, Harcourt St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 408 6109
Resurrexit Retreat House
Kilmeague, Naas, Co. Kildare
Phone: (087) 771 7274
Retreat House
Ballyvaloo, Blackwater, Co. Wexford.
Phone: (053) 913 7160
offers Christian spirituality and personal renewal
Retrouvaille
Phone: Phone Tony or Anne on (01) 495 3536. For an information pack, text your name and address to (087) 792 0101.
helps couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage.
Revenue Commisioners
For a list of offices, see the Green Pages of your local phone book.
Phone: To request any form or leaflet: LoCall 1890 306 706
Revenue Commissioners National Drugs Team
Block D, Ashdown Gate, Navan Road, Dublin 15
Phone: FreeFone 1800 295 295
Romanian Orthodox Church
Parish of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Christ Church, Leeson Park, Dublin 6
Phone: (01) 840 4302
Roscommon Integrated Development Co.
Castle St., Roscommon Town, Co. Roscommon
Phone: Fax (090) 662 7478
is the integrated LEADER Partnership Company for Co. Roscommon. Its core responsibility is the delivery of the Rural Development Programme (RDP) and the Local Development Social Inclusion Programme (LDSIP).
Rosminian House of Prayer
Glencomeragh, Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary.
Phone: (052) 33181
offers Christian spirituality and personal renewal.
Rough Sleepers
Phone: (01) 872 0185
Dublin Simon Community Rough Sleepers’ Team.
Russian Orthodox Church
Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Harold’s Cross Road, Dublin 6, with affiliated parishes in Cork, Ga
Phone: (01) 496 9038
Saint Agatha’s Food Centre
Portland Row, Dublin 1
Monday-Saturday, 11 am to 1 pm.
Saint Brigid’s Food Centre
Holles Row, Dublin 2
Monday to Saturday, 12 to 1.20 pm
Saint Joseph’s Penny Dinners
Avondale House, off Cumberland St., Dublin 1
Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 2 pm.
Salvation Army
114 Marlborough St. Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 874 0987
Samaritans
112 Marlborough St., Dublin 1
Phone: LoCall helpline 1890 301 320
Callsave 1850 609 090
offer a 24 hour confidential phoneline service to befriend the anxious, depressed or suicidal.
Sancta Maria Hostel
7 Charlemont St., Dublin 2
Phone: 1800 724 724
Sarsfield House
Sarsfield Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10
Phone: (01) 626 6233
a home for young men between 15 and 19 years old.
Schizophrenia Ireland
38 Blessington Road, Dublin 7
Phone: LoCall 1890 621 631.
Scouting Ireland
Larch Hill, Dublin 16
Phone: (01) 495 6300
a multi-denominational, co-educational, youth-based association.
Seafarers’ Club
3 Beresford Place, Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 874 9061
Senior Help Line, HSE
National Office, Third Age Centre, Summerhill, Co. Meath
Phone: (046) 955 7766
a confidential listening service by and for older people.
Senior Times
15 Oxford Lane, Ranelagh, Dublin 6
Phone: (01) 496 9028
gives information on activities for the over fifties.
Service for adults abused as children
Phone: 1800 235 234
Services for Men in Northern Ireland
a directory
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Phone: (01) 497 4325
Seville Lodge Trust
Callan Road, Kilkenny.
Phone: (056) 772 1453
A centre of Christian spirituality and renewal.
Sex addicts
Centre for Sexual Addictions
Phone: (01) 661 1289
help and support for
Sexaholics Anonymous
P.O. Box 92, Waterford.
Phone: 1850 200 692
Sexual health
Phone: HSE helpline 1800 459 459
Sexual health helpline, HSE
Phone: 1800 459 459
Sexual Violence Centre, Cork
5 Camden Place, Cork
Phone: 1800 496 496
Sickness Benefit
Phone: Call Illness Benefit enquiries: (01) 679 7777
Silent Witnesses anti-bullying programme
Anti-Bullying Centre, School of Education, Room 4049, Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 608 2573
Simon Community Emergency Shelter
27 Harcourt St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 475 9357
for homeless men and women
Simon Community, Dublin
Phone: (01) 671 5363
The Simon Community provides the following services in Dublin: -
- Alcohol Support and Aftercare Service, for homeless or recently re-settled men and women with alcohol issues. Tel. (01) 679 2391 – ask for the aftercare team. Fax (01) 671 7760.
- Detox Unit, Usher’s Island, Dublin 8. A 21 day medical detox unit for homeless men and women. Tel. (01) 675 9950. Fax (01) 675 9922.
- Emergency Shelter, 27 Harcourt St., Dublin 2, for homeless men and women. Tel. (01) 475 9357. Fax (01) 475 9292.
- Learning and Development Service, 1-2 George’s Place, Dublin 1. Tel. (010 878 8783. Fax (01) 878 8926. Mobile (086) 854 4389.
- Rehab/Detox: Tel. (01) 679 2391.
- Resettlement Service provides support for homeless men and women who wish to move to independent living. Tel. (01) 872 0519. Fax (01) 872 2378.
- Residential Alcohol Service, Usher’s Island, Dublin 8. A twelve week residential programme for homeless men and women with alcohol issues. Tel. (01) 679 2391. Fax (01) 671 7660.
- Rough Sleepers Team: Tel. (01) 872 0185.
- Supported Housing, Seán MacDermott St., Dublin 1. For homeless men and women with low support needs. Tel. (01) 836 3450. Fax (01) 853 3211.
- Supported Housing, Hazelwood House, Ranelagh, Dublin 6. For homeless men and women with low support needs. Tel. (01) 406 2314. Fax (01) 406 2339.
- Supported Housing, North Circular Road, Dublin 7. For homeless men and women with high support needs. Tel. (01) 869 0826. Fax (01) 868 9419.
- Tenancy Sustainment Service, 4th floor, Callaghan House, 13-16 Dame St., Dublin 2. Tel. (01) 674 9225.
Social Inclusion, Office for
Gandon House, Amiens St., Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 704 3000
Social Justice
Irish [Catholic bishops’] Commission for Justice and Social Affairs, Columba Centre, Maynooth, Co. K
Phone: (01) 505 3000
Social Justice Ireland
Phone: (01) 213 0724
Social Protection, (government) Department of
Áras Mhic Dhiarmada, Store St., Dublin 1
Phone: Information line LoCall 1890 66 22 44 from 9 to 5.
(01) 704 3000.
To request a leaflet, LoCall 1890 202 235.
For a list of local offices, see the Green Pages of the local phone book, or visit the Web:www.welfare.ie
Social Welfare Appeals Office
D’Olier House, D’Olier St., Dublin 2
Phone: LoCall 1890 747 434
Social Welfare information service
Phone: LoCall 1890 66 22 44
Solas
Phone: (01) 453 0355
counselling service for bereaved children (Barnardo’s)
Solo
Phone: Text: 086 272 6429
offers website support for people parenting alone.
Special Olympics
4th floor, Park House, North Circular Road, Dublin 7.
Phone: (01) 882 3972
Spiritan Asylum Services Initiative (SPIRASI)
Spiritan House, 213 North Circular Road, Dublin 7
Phone: (01) 838 9664; 868 3504; 868 4830
offers education and health-related supports and services to migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and victims of torture.
St. Anthony’s Retreat Centre
Dundrean, Burnfoot, Co. Donegal.
Phone: Tel/fax (074) 936 8370.
St. Attracta’s Adoption Society
Sligo
Phone: (071) 914 3058
St. Dominic’s Retreat and Conference Centre
Ennismore, Montenotte, Cork City.
Phone: (021) 450 2520
offers Christian spirituality and renewal.
St. John’s Pastoral Centre
John’s Hill, Waterford.
Phone: (051) 874 199.
A centre of Christian spirituality and renewal.
St. Louise Adoption Society
1st floor, Park House, North Circular Road, Dublin 7
Phone: (01) 838 7122
St. Mura’s Adoption Society
Donegal
Phone: (074) 912 2047
St. Patrick’s Guild
203 Merrion Road, Dublin 4.
Phone: (01) 219 6551
post-adoption information and tracing service to adopted persons and natural parents where the placements were arranged by the agency.
St. Vincent de Paul Night Shelter for Men
Back Lane, Christchurch, Dublin 8.
Phone: (01) 454 2181
State Examinations’ Commission
Carnamaddy, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Phone: (090) 644 2700
The STEER Screening Test identifies areas of strength and need in children who are having difficulties in Primary School and have not yet been formally assessed.
Stella Maris
Carrickbrack Road, Baily, Howth, Co. Dublin
Phone: (01) 832 2228
offers Christian spirituality and personal renewal
Unit 1-3, Manor St. Business Park, Manor St., Dublin 7
Phone: LoCall 1890 200 278
Headway helps bring positive change in the lives of people affected by stroke or acquired brain injury.
Students, Secondary
Irish Secondary Students’ Union, First Floor, 3–4 St. Agnes Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12
Phone: Mobile 086 033 0511
Students, third level
Union of Students in Ireland, 3-4 Saint Agnes Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12.
Phone: (01) 709 9300
Suicide
Assistance of various kinds is available from the following: -
- 1Life provides counselling 24/7 for those at risk of self-harm. Helpline 1800 247 100.
- ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), developed by a Canadian-based group called Living Works (www.livingworks.net), is available through the Health Service Executive. It is designed to help people become more ready, willing, and able to help those at risk of suicide.
- Console is a service of the Bereaved by Suicide Foundation. FreeFone 1800 201 890. Web: www.console.ie Email: info@console.ie It has branches in Dublin, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford.
- Headsup is linked to Rehab, and is orientated to teenagers’ mental or emotional health issues. Text headsup to 50424.
- Irish Association of Suicidology is a forum for individuals and voluntary groups involved in any aspect of suicidology for the exchange of knowledge gained from differing perspectives and experiences. Serpentine Business Centre, PO Box 11634, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. Tel. (01) 667 4900. Email: angelacoleman_3@yahoo.ie Web: www.ias.ie
- Living Links supports those bereaved by suicide. Web: www.livinglinks.ie Mobile: (087) 412 2052.
- National Office of Suicide Prevention: www.nosp.ie
- National Suicide Prevention Helpline 24/7: FreeFone 1800 247 100. Web: www.1life.ie
- National Suicide Research Foundation. Web: www.nosp.ie
- Reach Out: gives information on stress, anxiety, bullying, depression and suicide. Web: www.reachout.com Email: info@inspireireland.ie
- Samaritans: Callsave: 1850 609 090. LoCall Helpline 1890 301 320.
- Traveller Suicide Prevention, National Office. Tel. (01) 838 8874. Web: www.ptrav.ie Email: ntspo@crosscare.ie
- Turning The Tide on suicide (3T’s): 24/7 FreeFone 1800 247 100.
- Youth Suicide: Web: www.letsomeoneknow.ie
- Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland, Atrium Business Centre, Blackpool Retail Park, Blackpool, Cork City, aims to provide 24 hour access to trained counsellors for young people at risk of self-harm or suicide. Tel.(021) 242 7171; Fax (021) 238 0163. Dublin: 13 North King St., Dublin 7. Tel. (01) 524 0854Web: www.yspi.eu Email: admin@yspi.eu Text YOUTH to 087 773 0000 for an information pack to be sent to a mobile phone.
Suicide Prevention Helpline 24/7
Phone: FreeFone 1800 247 100
Suicide Research Foundation, National
Population Health Directorate
Health Service Executive
Dr Steeven’s Hospital
Dublin 8
Phone: (01)635 2139
(01)635 2179
Suicidology, Irish Association of
Serpentine Business Centre, PO Box 11634, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.
Phone: (01) 667 4900
a forum for all individuals and voluntary groups involved in any aspect of suicidology for the exchange of knowledge gained from differing perspectives and experiences.
Supplementary Welfare Allowance
Social Welfare services
Phone: (071) 916 9800
Supported Housing (high support needs)
North Circular Road, Dublin 7
Phone: (01) 869 0826
for homeless men and women with high support needs.
Supported Housing (low support needs)
Seán MacDermott St., Dublin 1
Hazelwood House, Ranelagh, Dublin 6
Phone: (01) 836 3450
(01) 406 2314.
for homeless men and women with low support needs.
SVP (Saint Vincent de Paul Society)
SVP House, 91-92 Seán McDermott St., Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 855 0022
(01) 838 6990
exists to fight poverty.
Tallaght Rehabilitation Project
Kiltalown House, Jobstown, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
Phone: (01) 459 7705
Teen Between
Phone: (074) 912 9640
for teenagers experiencing parental separation
Teenline Ireland
Phone: Freefone 1800 833 864.
for teenagers experiencing parental separation.
Tenancies Board, Private Residential
O’Connell Bridge House, Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 635 0600.
Tenancy Sustainment Service
4th floor, Callaghan House, 13-16 Dame St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 674 9225
operated by the Dublin Simon Community
Third Age Foundation
Summerhill, Co. Meath
Phone: (046) 955 7766
run by and for older people
Threshold, national housing organisation
Cork: 22 South Mall.
Dublin: 21 Manor St., Stoneybatter, Dublin 7
Phone: (021) 427 8848
(01) 678 6096
offers information on housing, e.g. eviction, deposits, rights, repairs.
Time 4 Us
43 Shantalla Road, Galway.
Phone: (091) 860 018
A Relaxed Child-Friendly Space. Time 4 Us provides a child-friendly space where children can meet and play with their non-resident parent, helping to nurture a loving relationship.
Opening Hours
o Tuesday to Friday:
o 12.00 pm to 8.00 pm
* Saturday & Sunday: 12.00 pm to 6.00 pm
Travact
Outreach Centre, Clonshaugh Drive, Priorswood, Dublin 17
Phone: (01) 848 6515
provides services, such as drug rehabilitation, to Travellers.
Travel abroad, advice on safety.
Department of Foreign Affairs
Phone: (01) 408 2585
(01) 408 2302
(01) 408 2378
Travel, free
Social Welfare Services, College Road, Sligo.
Phone: LoCall 1890 500 000.
Traveller Movement, Irish
4-5 Eustace St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 679 6577
Traveller Suicide Prevention
Phone: (01) 838 8874
Travellers Resource Centre
New Ross, Co. Wexford.
Phone: (051) 422 272
Travellers, Resources for
- Catholic Parish, 6 New Cabra Road, Phibsboro, Dublin 7. Tel. (01) 838 8874. Fax (01) 838 8901. Mobile (087) 257 3857. Email: derek@ptrav.ie Chapel is at St. Oliver’s Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
- Exchange House is a Travellers’ and settled people’s organization providing youth services to Travellers within the greater Dublin area. Office: 61 Great Strand St., Dublin 1. Tel. (01) 872 1094, Fax (01) 872 1118. Web: www.exchangehouse.ie Email: info@exchangehouse.ie
- Irish Traveller Movement, 4-5 Eustace St., Dublin 2. Tel: (01) 679 6577. Fax: (01) 679 6578. Web: www.itmtrav.ie Email: itmtrav@indigo.ie
- National Traveller Suicide Prevention Office, c/o Traveller Counselling Service, Parish of the Travelling People, 6 New Cabra Road, Phibsboro, Dublin 7. Tel. (01) 838 8874. Mobile (086) 308 1476. Email: ntspo@crosscare.ie
- Pavee Point Travellers’ Centre promotes Travellers’ health and human rights. Office: 46 North Great Charles St., Dublin 1. Tel: (01) 878 0255. Fax: (01) 874 2626. For further information contact Joe Cahill on (01) 878 0255. Web: www.paveepoint.ie Email: info@pavee.ie
- Travact, Outreach Centre, Clonshaugh Drive, Priorswood, Dublin 17. Tel. (01) 848 6515; Fax (01) 867 1182. Provides services, such as drug rehabilitation, to Travellers. Web: Email:
- Travellers’ Health Unit, Pavee Point, 46 North Great Charles St., Dublin 1. Tel. (01) 878 0255; 874 2626.
- Travellers Resource Centre, New Ross, Co. Wexford. Tel. (051) 422 272.
- Websites: www.itmtrav.com www.stpetersphibsboro.com www.paveepoint.ie
Travellers’ Health Unit
Pavee Point, 46 North Great Charles St., Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 878 0255
Treatment benefits
Social Welfare Services, St. Oliver Plunket Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
Phone: LoCall 1890 400 400
dental, hearing, optical.
Treoir
14 Gandon House
Custom House Square
IFSC
Dublin 1.
Phone: 1890 252 084
The national federation of services for unmarried parents and their children, Treoir gives legal information on birth registration, guardianship, custody/access, fathers’ rights, establishing paternity, maintenance, S15 form, social welfare entitlements. They have outreach sessions on these.
Trinity Adult Research Group for Education and Training (TARGET)
Donaghmede, Dublin 13
Phone: (01) 867 0279
(01) 848 8165 (Mon-Wed.)
provides counselling for adults in Donaghmede, Dublin.
Trust
Bride Road, Dublin 8
Phone: (01) 454 3799.
befriending and health service for the homeless
TV allowance
Social Welfare services,
College Road, Sligo
Phone: LoCall 1890 500 000
Twentysomethings and Thirtysomethings
Project 2030 Office, 66 Inchicore Road, Dublin 8
Phone: (01) 453 8655
provide opportunities for young Catholic men and women to get together at the spiritual and social levels.
Unemployed, Irish National Organisation of the
Araby House, 8 North Richmond St., Dublin 1
Phone: (01) 856 0088
Unemployed, Northside (Dublin) Centre for the
Phone: (01) 847 9463
Union of Irish Secondary Students
First Floor, 3–4 St. Agnes Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12
Phone: Mobile (086) 033 0511
Union of Students in Ireland
3-4 Saint Agnes Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12
Phone: (01) 709 9300
Unitarian Church
112 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 475 2781
University of the Third Age (U3A)
Phone: (01) 498 4746
(01) 475 6989
An informal gathering of people who want to learn, with themselves as the principal resource.
Unmarried and Separated Fathers and Families of Ireland
High St., Tallaght, Dublin 24 (opposite MABS)
Phone: (01) 451 4200
(01) 451 4295
(01) 451 6227
(01) 849 6044
Unmarried and Separated Parents of Ireland
St. Aengus Community Center, Tymon North, Tallaght, Dublin 24, and at Smyth’s of Fairwiew, (opposite
Phone: (01) 451 6227
Putting children first, USPI informs couples on their options after family breakdown.
Viatores Christi
8 New Cabra Road, Dublin 7
Phone: (01) 868 9986
sends lay missionary volunteers abroad to work in areas of need.
Victim Support
Haliday House, 32 Arran Quay, Dublin 1
Phone: Callsave 1850 661 771; 1850 211 407.
offers information and emotional support to victims of crime through ten branches,
Vincentian Refugee Centre
St. Peter’s Church, Phibsboro, Dublin 7
Phone: (01) 810 2580
Violence, domestic
- Female victims: Women’s Aid, FreeFone 1800 341 900.
- Male victims: AMEN, Tel. (046) 902 3718. Email: info@amen.ie Web: www.amen.ie
Vocations to Catholic priesthood.
Vocations to Catholic religious orders.
Voice for Older People
Donegal
Phone: (074) 917 3818
Voice for Older People in Donegal
Phone: (074) 917 3818
Volunteer Missionary Movement
Director, VMM, All Hallows College, Drumcondra, Dublin 9
Phone: (01) 837 6565.
VMM prepares and sends people to work in developing countries.
Wheel, The
Irish Social Finance Centre, 10 Grattan Crescent, Inchicore, Dublin 8
Phone: (01) 454 8727
provides support and representation for the community and voluntary sector.
Wheelchair Association, Irish
Áras Chúchulainn, Blackheath Drive, Clontarf, Dublin 3
Phone: (01) 816 6400
(01) 818 6485
Whiteoaks Rehabilitation Centre
Derryvane, Muff, Co. Donegal.
Phone: (074) 938 4400
Widowed Parent Grant
Social Welfare services,
College Road, Sligo
Phone: LoCall 1890 500 000
Widowers’ Grant
Social Welfare services,
College Road, Sligo
Phone: LoCall 1890 500 000
Widowers’ Pensions
Social Welfare Services, College Road, Sligo.
Phone: LoCall 1890 500
Wordonweb Adult Faith Education
York House
Little Longford Street, Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 476 3337
Accommodation and support for 79 homeless men.
Young Christian Workers
11 Talbot St., Dublin 1.
Phone: (01) 878 0291.
an international youth movement which encourages young people to change themselves, their home, their workplace and society.
Young Christian Workers
11 Talbot St., Dublin 1
Phone: Tel/fax (01) 878 0291
is an international youth movement which encourages young people to change themselves, their home, their workplace and society.
Young Men’s Studies, Centre for.
the University of Ulster promotes the voice, needs, and interests of young men through action research, training, and the dissemination of learning. Contact: Ken Harland.
Young People, Limerick House of Welcome for
Baile Mhuire, Foynes, Co. Limerick.
Phone: (069) 65181
Young people’s emergency
Crosscare, The Red House, Clonliffe College, Dublin 3
Phone: (01) 836 0011
emergency and short-term placements, after-care, and residential services and support.
Youth 2000
2nd floor, Aras Treasa, Clarendon St., Dublin 2.
Phone: (01) 675 3690
an international movement of young people called to spread the Good News of the Catholic faith
Youth Arts Programme
3 Montague St., Dublin 2.
Phone: (01) 478 4122.
comes under the National Youth Council of Ireland
Youth Care, Catholic
Arran Quay, Dublin 7
Phone: (01) 872 5055
Youth Council of Ireland, National
3 Montague St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 478 4122
is the representative body for national voluntary youth organizations.
Youth Health Programme
3 Montague St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 478 4122
works in partnership to provide a broad-based, flexible health promotion, support and training service to youth organizations. Comes under the National Youth Council of Ireland
Youth Hostelling Association, Irish.
61 Mountjoy St., Dublin 7
Phone: (01) 830 4555
IYHA (An Óige) has 34 youth hostels throughout Ireland.
Youth Justice Service, Irish
Montague Court, 7-11 Montague St., Dublin 2
Phone: (01) 476 8673
(01) 418 3328
provides second chance education for early school leavers.
Youth Suicide Prevention Service Ireland
Atrium Business Centre, Blackpool Retail Park, Blackpool, Cork City
Phone: (021) 242 7171
aims to provide 24 hour access to trained counsellors for young people at risk of self-harm or suicide. Text YOUTH to 087 773 0000 for an information pack to be sent to your mobile phone.