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ADAPT Domestic Abuse Services

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ADAPT House, Rosbrien., Limerick, limerick

ADAPT Domestic Abuse Services

ADAPT Domestic Abuse Services is a voluntary organisation which was set up in 1974 to provide a wide range of supports to women survivors of domestic abuse and their children across Limerick City and County.

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ADAPT Domestic Abuse Services is a voluntary organisation which was set up in 1974 to provide a wide range of supports to women survivors of domestic abuse and their children across Limerick City and County. ADAPT runs the largest refuge in the country providing emergency accommodation for women and children who have to leave their homes because of domestic abuse. It also provides a wide range of outreach services for women who are not staying in the refuge including: 24 hour helpline support, 1-2-1 support in relation to issues arising as a result of domestic abuse e.g. financial and housing concerns, accompaniment to court to seek legal protection, support groups for women who are or have been in an abusive relationship, and educational opportunities for women survivors of domestic abuse.

ADAPT also provides a range of supports for children and young people who are or have lived with domestic abuse. These services include helpline support, one to one support in relation to their experience, emotional and practical support in relation to their concerns, group work programmes for young people, educational support and a play therapy service. 

 

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HOW YOUR DONATION HELPS

€10 donation
Welcome pack for a woman who needs refuge.

€25 donation
Play therapy session for a child who has witnessed domestic abuse.

€50 donation
Transport to bring a woman and 4 children safely to the refuge.

€125 donation
Food and other essential refuge supplies for a family for 1 week.

€200 donation
Activities for children in the refuge for for 1 week.

€500 donation
Refuge supplies for a woman and 4 children for 4 weeks.

€1000 donation
Freephone helpline for 4 months.

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