Ireland: Help & Support

If you have experienced online abuse, digitalised violence, or feel upset, concerned, or triggered by anything you’ve read on this website, you are not alone. The WOW Project cannot provide emergency or therapeutic support, but we can help you find organisations in your country that can offer confidential advice, emotional support, and practical guidance.

1. Women’s Aid Ireland

Phone (24/7): 1800 341 900
Text: 087 959 7980
Website: https://www.womensaid.ie
Notes: Expert support on domestic, tech-enabled and online abuse.

2. Sexual Violence Centre Ireland

Phone: 1800 496 496
Website: https://www.sexualviolence.ie
Notes: Support with image-based abuse, harassment and online sexual coercion.

3. Rape Crisis Network Ireland (RCNI)

Website: https://www.rcni.ie
Helpline (via local centres): links available on site
Notes: Network of crisis centres offering trauma-informed support.

4. CyberSafeKids (Under 18s)

Website: https://cybersafekids.ie
Notes: Education and support on online safety, grooming and digital harms.

5. Hotline.ie – National Reporting Service

Website: https://www.hotline.ie
Notes: Report illegal online content including sexual images of minors or severe abuse.

6. Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC)

Phone (24/7): 1800 77 8888
Website: https://www.drcc.ie
Notes: Support for sexual violence survivors, including those harmed online.

7. TENI – Trans Equality Network Ireland

Phone: 01 873 3575
Website: https://www.teni.ie
Notes: Support for trans people facing online harassment and abuse.

8. LGBT Ireland

Phone (7–11pm): 1800 929 539
Text: 089 443 5463
Website: https://lgbt.ie
Notes: Peer and professional support for LGBTQ+ experiencing online hostility or threats.