Migrant Rights and Supports

Ireland's National Centre for survivors of torture, Spirasi. Through models of care, training programmes and alliances, Spirasi leads in rehabilitating asylum seekers and refugees who are survivors of torture. They offer specific counselling for 12- to 18-year-olds who have been victims of torture and are seeking asylum. Guardian consent a must.

Community Law and Mediation is an organisation that offers free legal advice, mediation, conflict coaching, and education to members of the community.

112 is the “Single European Emergency Number". It works in all EU countries and can be used to call for help in an emergency. In Ireland, 112 and 999 exist equally and run in parallel. Regardless of which number you call in Ireland, there will be no difference and the call will be handled in the same manner.

112 or 999 should only be called when there is a risk to life or property, where there is a crime being committed or the prospect of a crime being committed or when a person feels their personal safety is being threatened.

If you are in any doubt however, call 112 or 999 and don’t presume someone else has.

Cairde provides individual health advocacy and information services to minority ethnic individuals.

AkiDwA supports migrant women affected by crime, with a specific focus on domestic violence. They provide confidential information; advocacy; accompaniment to court and other appointments; referrals to legal support, counselling, voluntary assisted return; and referrals/signposting to other services as deemed necessary.

Nasc provides legal and advocacy support relating to rights and entitlements for migrants and refugees across Ireland.

Crosscare offer a wide variety of outreach services including: assisting the homeless, migrants, travellers, drugs and alcohol addiction, teen counselling, carer support and also disability awareness programmes.

The Irish Refugee Council (IRC) works with and for refugees in Ireland. They offer a drop-in and appointment service every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. This service is free and confidential and operates separately to the Irish Refugee Council Independent Law Centre and as such does not provide legal advice.

Migrant Rights Centre Ireland provides free support and information through their Drop-In Centre for anyone who needs help with immigration, housing and more.

The Immigrant Council of Ireland provides independent legal services to Ireland's migrant community.

FLAC provides free confidential legal advice services in all areas of law. The service is administered by volunteer lawyers to people all around the country.

Crime Victims Helpline provide support for people to talk through the experience of being a victim of crime via a freecall phone number.