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You are not alone, we can help you.
West Cork Beacon provides a safe, confidential, non-judgemental, trauma informed, free support service for women experiencing domestic abuse and for anyone experiencing sexual violence.
Support Services
West Cork Beacon offers a free and confidential listening, information and support service for women experiencing domestic violence.
West Cork Beacon offers information, support and professional counselling to all survivors of sexual violence.
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We all believe that violence against women is unacceptable.
Supports we offer
We offer the following supports
Safety Plans
If you are in an abusive relationship, having a Safety Plan ready in advance can help you exit your home safely and quickly, if needed.
Even if you are not sure you are ready to leave, it is helpful to have a plan in place.
FAQs
Find some answers to frequently asked questions below
How can I best contact the service?
Domestic Violence
- Freephone Helpline 1800 203 136
- This service is available for women to call Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm
Sexual Violence
- Freephone Helpline 1800 832 001
- This service is available for anyone to call Monday to Wednesday 10am to 4pm
We are here to listen and support you when you feel ready to contact us.
Is there a cost if I meet with a support worker?
No there is no cost in seeing a support worker.
I don’t want to give my name or details on the call is that OK?
When you ring our helpline, you only need to share information that you are comfortable with giving.
I experienced domestic abuse or sexual violence in the past and would like support around it now, can I still contact the project?
Yes, we support women at any point in their experience of domestic abuse. Whether you are still in the relationship, thinking of leaving, have just left or there has been long separation but the impacts of the
domestic abuse are still occurring.
We support anyone over the age of 14 who has experienced any form of sexual violence, regardless of when it occurred.
I don’t want to leave my partner but still want to talk about the domestic abuse I am experiencing, is that OK?
Yes, our service works in a non-directive, non-judgemental manner which means we will not force you into a decision and also not judge you for staying. Instead, we can provide a safe space to talk through everything that you want to focus on.
Types of Abuse
Domestic Abuse is an umbrella term that can include some or all of the various types of abuse. Sexual Violence is an umbrella term that can include some or all of the various types of sexual abuse.
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