SAOIRSE Women's Refuge Tallaght

"Domestic violence can take many forms, some very subtle and some much more visible.

"You do not have to have a black eye or physical injuries to be experiencing domestic violence.

"Does somebody control your every move?

"Or will not allow you to have your own money, or work or study?

"Or threaten to take your children away or damage your property?

"Or threaten to harm himself if you leave?

"What we provide:
"With our 24 hour helpline we provide a listening non-judgemental ear.

"Our refuge provides short term crisis accommodation for you and your children if you need to get out of home.

"The refuge is staffed 24 hours a day so we are always here for you.

"We have professional Childcare workers in our refuge to help your children cope with the changes.

"We also have an Outreach service providing support and practical information if you can not come to the refuge.

"Safety Plan:
"If you are planning on leaving a violent partner here is a brief safety plan:

"Try to save some money to bring with you.

"Leave the house when you know he is gone for a while.

"Bring as much documentation as possible with you, birth certs, passports, social welfare card, child benefit book, etc.

"Try to have transport organised ahead of time.

"24 hr. helpline 01-463 0000

"Other useful contacts:
"Aoibhneas Women's Refuge 01-867 0701
"Rathmines Refuge 01-496 1002
"Dublin 12 Domestic Violence Helpline 01-456 3126
"Clondalkin Domestic Violence Services 01-467 0655
"Tallaght Gardai 01-666 6000
"Tallaght Hospital 01-414 2000
"Citizen Information Tallaght 01-451 5887
"Dolphin House Family Court 01-888 6351
"Rape Crisis Centre 1800 77 88 88
"Women's Aid 1800 341 900

"Please contact us for refuge accommodation or confidential help and support on our 24 hour helpline.
"24 hr. helpline 01-463 0000
"Administration 01-463 0400
"Fax 01-452 3627
"PO Box 10819, Tallaght, D24.

"Registered Company: Saoirse Housing Association Ltd., Charity number CHY 16281."

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