It is launching its new 24-hour helpline today: 01 8670701
More than 1,100 women and children were supported by a Dublin based domestic abuse support service last year.
Aoibhneas provided 281 women and children with crisis accommodation in 2020, with a fifth of clients presenting to refuges with physical injuries.
The organisation is today launching it's new 24-hour helpline - which is now a freephone number.
CEO Emma Reidy says they saw a ten per cent increase in access to its helpline last year
Today we launch our 2020 Annual Report which outlines the details of our service delivery in 2020 and brings into focus the needs we saw emerge from the onset of the pandemic. #AoibhneasAnnualReport pic.twitter.com/rsjYmQuRoy
— Aoibhneas Domestic Abuse Support Service (@aoibhneas_org) October 8, 2021