Support during the Holidays

The Staff & Board of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre wish you and yours a very Happy & Peaceful Christmas. While Christmas can be a very special time for so many, here in the DRCC, we know this time of year and also higher #Covid19 restrictions may be very difficult for those who have survived sexual violence.  Please remember no matter how recent or how long ago the abuse or assault, support is available.

 

Please know that Dublin Rape Crisis Centre remains here & ready to help anyone who needs support in the aftermath of sexual violence.

• You can call the National 24-hour Helpline 1800 77 8888 at any time for free & confidential support & information

• Our physical office in Dublin 2 will be closed to the public during the Level 5 restriction period.  Please know that our office will be open (virtually) with staff working from home (WFH) during the following days over Christmas:

  Opening Hours for Christmas & New Year 2021

  Monday 21^st- Wednesday 23^rd         Services as normal (WFH) 9-6

  Thursday 24^th Xmas Eve                    Centre Closed 

  Friday 25^th Christmas Day                  Public Holiday

  Saturday 26^th, St Stephen’s Day         Public Holiday

  Sunday   27^th December                     Closed as normal

  Monday 28^th December                      Public Holiday (for Stephens Day)

  Tuesday 29^th December                      Centre Services Available WFH 9-5 

  Wednesday 30^th December                 Centre Services Available Open 9-5 WFH

  Thursday 31^st December                     Centre Services Available Open 9-5 WFH

  January 2021

  Friday 1^st January                               New Year’s Day Centre closed- public holiday

  Saturday 2^nd January                        Normal Service Resumes - WFH

  Sunday 3^rd January                             Closed as normal

  Monday 4^th January                            *Normal service resumes 

  *The arrangements above are subject to change regarding Covid 19.  The Centre will continue to follow Government Guidelines regarding Covid-19 operating levels. 

• Other services

  • If you wish to report a rape or sexual assault, or if you need urgent help, you can contact the Gardaí by calling 112 or 999, or calling into your local Garda station.
  • If you need medical attention following an assault or wish to have a forensic examination, please contact your nearest Sexual Assault Treatment Unit.
  • There are 16 Rape Crisis Centres around Ireland – find one near you on our local support page.

   

  **Please remember that we are here to support you through this difficult time – and please pass the word on to anyone who might need our help**