Services
We offer confidential one-on-one counselling for survivors as well as their supporters.
Helpline
GRCC provide a helpline at 1800 355 355 which is the first point of contact for most survivors. Call us free of charge now.
Volunteering
We could not offer such a wide range of services without the ongoing support of our dedicated volunteers
Fundraising
Taking part in a challenge? Why not fundraise for Galway Rape Crisis Centre.
Learn more about the GRCC
The Galway Rape Crisis Centre (GRCC) is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) based in Galway City.
The Centre opened its doors in 1984, and since then we have provided counselling and support services to survivors of sexual violence and abuse in the West of Ireland.
Our services include a 24 hour call out service supporting survivors after recent assault or rape, Garda/court accompaniment, one-on-one counselling, education and training services, and much more.
SATU Support Workers
The Galway Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU) opened its doors in 2009. The unit provides a multidisciplinary response to sexual assault and rape. GRCC work alongside Gardai and medical staff to provide psychological support services for survivors in the context of the SATU. This is a 24 hour, 365 day a year service.
GRCC are able to provide this service only because of the generosity of spirit of our team of SATU support workers.
Find out how you can train as a SATU support worker and become involved in providing this much needed service in our local community.
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Clients supported by GRCC Psychological Support Worker at the Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU)
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Volunteer Psychological Support Workers Needed
Galway Rape Crisis Centre provide a 365 day a year, 24 hour call out service to the Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU) where our female volunteer support workers provide much needed emotional and psychological support to people in the immediate aftermath of a sexual assault/ rape. Volunteer support workers are on call and respond to call outs as appropriate.