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