Tullamore Rape Crisis Centre

Service Details

Target Age

  • 18+
  • 12 - 16 years
  • 12 - 18 years
  • 16 - 18 years
  • 19 - 24 years

Categories

  • Mental Health
  • Rape Crisis

Support Type

  • In-person - One-to-one
  • Online - One-to-one
  • Telephone

County

  • Laois
  • Offaly

Contact Details

Contact Person(s)

Catherine Dooley

Address

4 Harbour View, Tullamore, Offaly R35 T294

Telephone

057 9322500

managerrcc@gmail.com

Contact Hours

Monday -Friday 9.30am -5pm
We do not have a drop in service and see clients by appointment only.

Website

Emergency Assistance

Open Up is not a crisis service. If you or someone you know needs immediate help please contact one of the services below immediately.

If someone is hurt or in danger call the emergency services straight away. Emergency services can be contacted at any time by dialling 999 or 112 in Republic of Ireland or 112 in Europe.

Additional Service Information

Referral Process

  • Self-referral
  • GP referral
  • Other healthcare/socialcare provider
  • Referral with parental consent for under 18's

Service Description

Tullamore Rape Crisis Centre
Based in: Counties Offaly and Laois.
Tullamore Rape Crisis Centre provides support to:
• Survivors of rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, and sexual harassment (recent or historic)
• Young people aged 12 years and upwards (with parental/guardian consent where required)
• Adults of all ages
• People of all genders
• Family members, partners, and friends affected by sexual violence

The centre aims to:
• Provide free, confidential counselling and emotional support
• Offer information and accompaniment for medical, legal, and Garda processes
• Deliver advocacy and court accompaniment services
• Promote recovery, empowerment, and wellbeing
• Raise awareness and provide education on the prevention of sexual violence within the Laois and Offaly communities
The service provides a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for all those affected by sexual violence.

List of Services Available

Tullamore Centre: Monday - Friday 9.30am-5pm
Portlaoise Outreach:  .Clients are offered face to face counselling or online support if more suitable. Mon -Fri.
Phoneline counselling Monday - Friday 9.30am-5pm

Wheelchair Access

The Tullamore Centre is not wheelchair accessible but we have the use of a suitable premises if needed.

Before this website came along, we weren’t sure what services were available locally and how to access them. It’s great to now see them all listed in one place with lots of useful information and contact details.