Call our Helpline: 1800 203 136 - Mon-Fri 9am to 4.30pm

West Cork Beacon
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Wolfe Tone Square, Bantry Co. Cork
P75 TN96
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Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
9.00AM - 4.30PM

Telephone:
027 53847

Support Line:
1800 203 136

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West Cork Beacon offers free, non judgemental and confidential listening. We provide both information and support services

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Who can use our service?

Domestic Violence

Any woman who is:

  • Over 18 years of age
  • Living/based in West Cork
  • In need of support around the issue of domestic violence and abuse
  • Anyone who is worried about somebody they know who may be experiencing domestic abuse
  • Specialised support available for professionals

Sexual Violence‍

Anyone (men & women) who is:

  • Over 14 years of age
  • Living/based in West Cork
  • Who has experienced sexual violence in childhood, sexual assault, rape or any other form of sexual violence
  • Who is a supporter of a survivor and is looking for information and advice - friends, family members, partners
    and practitioners

How can I make contact with this 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

What support will I receive?

Here at West Cork Beacon we will provide you with short-term, trauma informed, support and advocacy.

This includes:

  • Providing space and time for you to discuss what is happening to you
  • Supporting you to identify your priorities, needs and options
  • Providing you with practical support, information and
    advocacy around your financial, housing and legal needs
  • Referring you to other beneficial supports services if required
  • Providing you with general and court accompaniment, with transport assistance when possible
  • Providing you with access to subsidised counselling
Domestic Violence
Sexual Violence

Who will I speak with/meet?

Our helplines are managed by our West Cork Beacon Support Workers. All Support Workers are professional, understanding and experienced in managing situations like yours.

If arranging an in-person meeting, you will meet a Support Worker in our main Bantry office or our Clonakilty outreach.

If you cannot attend any of these locations, we can arrange another safe location to meet where suitable. We cannot meet you in your home.