You don't have to face this alone. These organisations provide free, confidential support — regardless of your immigration status.
24/7 confidential listening. Whatever you're going through, you can talk. Free call.
Suicide and self-harm crisis helpline. 24/7. Free. Professional counsellors.
Text HELLO to 50808
Free 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis. Anonymous.
National 24/7 mental health helpline. Your GP can also refer you to local mental health services.
Specialist support for survivors of torture and trauma. Medico-legal reports, therapy, rehabilitation. Dublin-based.
Psychosocial support, outreach to Direct Provision centres, language support, and integration programmes.
Counselling and therapy for people from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds. Culturally sensitive support.
Free, confidential support for migrants who have experienced crime — hate crime, domestic violence, trafficking, labour exploitation. Interpreter support available.
24/7 helpline for women experiencing domestic abuse. Free and confidential.
24/7 support for survivors of sexual violence. Free and confidential.
Blue Blindfold campaign. Free, confidential, available in multiple languages.
Support and information for LGBTQ+ people in Ireland. Confidential helpline.
Employment rights support, citizenship applications, social welfare help, education and accommodation support. National network.
Employment rights, anti-exploitation, advocacy for undocumented workers, and integration support.
After 6 months in the protection process, you may apply for Labour Market Access Permission. Visit your local Intreo centre or gov.ie for forms. Minimum wage: €13.50/hour (as of Jan 2025).
Local Ennis-based support. Outreach to Clare Lodge and other centres. Advocacy, translation, accompanied visits.
Free English language (ESOL) classes and adult education nationwide. Contact your local ETB.
Integration support, rights information, and advocacy for migrants in Ireland.
Information, advocacy, and integration support. Information hub for protection applicants.
Major national support NGO. Information, advocacy, and practical support for migrants.
Clare Immigrant Support Centre (CISC)
Unit 6, Clonroad Business Park, Ennis, Co. Clare
Phone: 065 682 2026
Email: ciscennis@gmail.com
Services available in Arabic, French, and English. Dedicated outreach to Clare Lodge and King Thomond DP Centre.
Processes asylum applications. Not an advocacy body — this is the decision-maker.
If your application is refused, you appeal to IPAT within 15 working days.