Support during the Holidays
22 December 2020
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 21st- Wednesday 23rd Services as normal (WFH) 9-6
Thursday 24th Xmas Eve Centre Closed
Friday 25th Christmas Day Public Holiday
Saturday 26th, St Stephen’s Day Public Holiday
Sunday 27th December Closed as normal
Monday 28th December Public Holiday (for Stephens Day)
Tuesday 29th December Centre Services Available WFH 9-5
Wednesday 30th December Centre Services Available Open 9-5 WFH
Thursday 31st December Centre Services Available Open 9-5 WFH
January 2021
Friday 1st January New Year’s Day Centre closed- public holiday
Saturday 2nd January Normal Service Resumes - WFH
Sunday 3rd January Closed as normal
Monday 4th 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.