National Community Resource Directory
Emergency & Community Support in Ireland
A national community resource directory serving Congolese nationals, the wider African diaspora, refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, international students, undocumented people, vulnerable Irish citizens, homeless individuals, women and children, and Black and minority ethnic communities across all 26 counties.
Always call 112 first
In any immediate threat to life on Irish soil, Garda, Ambulance and Fire are reached free of charge on 112 or 999 before any community line.
Confidential & multilingual
Our duty officers respond in English, French, Lingala, Swahili and Irish. Every case is logged confidentially and handled with diplomatic-grade discretion.
End-to-end case tracking
Repatriation, detention, bereavement, housing and welfare cases are tracked through the secure consular portal until full resolution.
If you are in immediate danger
Call 112 or 999 — Ireland's free emergency line for Garda, Ambulance and Fire services.
Emergency Services
Immediate danger or life-threatening emergency.
CCI 24/7 Diaspora Hotline
Confidential support for members of the Congolese and African diaspora community in Ireland. Available in French and English.
CCI Direct Line
CCI Hotline
+353 (0)1 000 0000- Crisis assistance
- Welfare guidance
- Community safeguarding
- Emergency referrals
- Translation & interpretation support
- Family emergency assistance
Refugee & Asylum Support
Specialist legal, integration and protection services for refugees and asylum seekers.
UNHCR Ireland
United Nations refugee protection agency.
11th Floor, Millenium House, Dublin 1
Visit websiteNasc – Migrant and Refugee Rights Centre
Legal and integration support for migrants and refugees.
Ferry Lane, Dominic Street, Cork
+353 21 450 3462Visit websiteDoras
Migrant integration and refugee support organisation.
Central Buildings, 51 O'Connell Street, Limerick
+353 61 310 328Visit websiteCrosscare Migrant Project
Support for migrants, refugees and vulnerable communities.
2 Saint Mary's Place North, Dublin 7
+353 1 836 0011Visit websiteIrish Refugee Council
Support for asylum seekers, refugees and family reunification.
37 Killarney Street, Dublin 1, D01 NX74
+353 1 764 5854Visit websiteLegal Aid, Immigration & Human Rights
Immigration, asylum, residency, civil rights and family law referrals.
Citizens Information
Free public information on immigration, housing, employment and social welfare rights.
1 Dockland Central, Guild Street, Dublin 1, D01 E4X0
0818 07 4000Visit websiteImmigrant Council of Ireland
Immigration advice, anti-racism support and migrant integration services.
56 Fitzwilliam Square North, Dublin 2, D02 X224
+353 1 674 0200Visit websiteLegal Aid Board
Civil legal aid and mediation services.
Quay Street, Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry, V23 RD36
0818 615 200Visit websiteFLAC – Free Legal Advice Centres
Free legal information and advocacy services.
13 Lower Dorset Street, Dublin 1, D01 P9Y3
+353 1 887 3600Visit websiteIrish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL)
Human rights advocacy and legal rights support.
34 Drury Street, Dublin 2
Visit websiteIrish Human Rights & Equality Commission (IHREC)
Human rights and equality protection body.
16–22 Green Street, Dublin 7
+353 1 858 3000Visit websiteCCI Direct Line
CCI Legal & Immigration Desk
+353 (0)1 000 0001- Immigration guidance
- Asylum referrals
- Residency documentation support
- Family law orientation
- Domestic violence legal referrals
- Refugee support referrals
Mental Health & Crisis Support
24/7 emotional and suicide prevention support services.
Pieta
Suicide and self-harm crisis prevention.
5 Upper Main Street, Lucan, Co. Dublin
Crisis Line: 1800 247 247Text HELP to 51444
Visit websiteJigsaw
Mental health support for young people.
16 Westland Square, Pearse Street, Dublin 2
+353 1 472 7010Visit websiteSpirasi
Specialist trauma support for refugees, asylum seekers and survivors of torture.
213 North Circular Road, Dublin 7, D07 RW67
+353 1 838 9666Visit websiteBlack Therapists Ireland
Inclusive therapy network supporting Black and minority ethnic communities in Ireland.
Visit websiteDomestic Violence & Family Protection
Confidential support for victims of domestic abuse, coercive control and gender-based violence.
Women's Aid
24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline.
Wilton Place, Dublin 2
1800 341 900Visit websiteSafe Ireland
National domestic violence network and refuge services.
Westgate Business Park, Dublin Road, Sligo
+353 71 914 1515Visit websiteTusla – Child & Family Agency
Child protection and family support services.
Brunel Building, Heuston South Quarter, Dublin 8
+353 1 771 8500Visit websiteEmergency Protection
Contact local Gardaí. Call 112 / 999 in immediate danger.
Women & Mothers Support
Specialist services for migrant, Black and minority ethnic women and mothers.
AkiDwA
African women's migrant network supporting Black and migrant women.
7 Cavendish Row, Dublin 1
+353 1 834 9851Visit websiteTreoir
Support for unmarried parents and family welfare.
28 North Great Georges Street, Dublin 1
+353 1 670 0120Visit websiteDublin Rape Crisis Centre
Sexual violence support and national helpline.
National Helpline: 1800 77 88 88Visit websiteChildren & Youth Protection
Barnardos Ireland
Child welfare, education and family support services.
Christchurch Square, Dublin 8
+353 1 453 0355Visit websiteOmbudsman for Children's Office
Protecting children's rights in Ireland.
Millennium House, Dublin 1
+353 1 865 6800Visit websiteHousing & Homeless Support
Focus Ireland
Homelessness prevention and support services.
9–12 High Street, Christchurch, Dublin 8
+353 1 881 5900Visit websiteSimon Communities of Ireland
Housing and homelessness support.
38 Cork Street, Dublin 8
+353 1 872 0815Visit websiteFood & Emergency Welfare
Saint Vincent de Paul Ireland
Emergency financial, food and housing assistance.
SVP House, 91–92 Sean McDermott Street, Dublin 1
+353 1 855 0022Visit websiteThe Capuchin Day Centre
Food, showers, clothing and homeless support.
29 Bow Street, Dublin 7
+353 1 872 0770Visit websiteEmployment & Workers Rights
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI)
Workers rights, exploitation support and migrant advocacy.
32 Parnell Street, Dublin 1
+353 1 889 7570Visit websiteEnterprise Ireland
Business startup and entrepreneurship support.
East Point Business Park, Dublin 3
+353 1 727 2000Visit websiteHealth Services
Health Service Executive (HSE)
Public healthcare services in Ireland.
Dr Steevens' Hospital, Dublin 8
1800 700 700Visit websiteSafetynet Primary Care
Healthcare access for vulnerable migrants and homeless communities.
Unit 5, Grantham Street, Dublin 8
+353 1 681 7475Visit websiteAddiction & Recovery Services
Merchants Quay Ireland
Addiction treatment, homeless and harm reduction services.
8 Merchants Quay, Dublin 8
+353 1 524 0160Visit websiteAlcoholics Anonymous Ireland
Peer support for alcohol addiction recovery.
+353 1 842 0700Visit websiteDisability & Special Needs Support
Inclusion Ireland
Support for people with intellectual disabilities and families.
Unit C2, The Steelworks, Dublin 1
+353 1 855 9891Visit websiteNational Disability Authority
Disability rights and inclusion services.
25 Clyde Road, Dublin 4
+353 1 608 0400Visit websiteAnti-Racism & Equality
Irish Network Against Racism (INAR)
Anti-racism advocacy and hate crime reporting.
Carmichael Centre, Dublin 7
+353 1 889 7110Visit websiteLGBTQ+ Support
Faith & Community Organisations
Irish Council of Churches
Interfaith cooperation and community support.
48 Elmwood Avenue, Belfast
Visit websiteIslamic Foundation of Ireland
Faith, integration and Muslim community services.
South Circular Road Mosque, Dublin 8
Visit websiteEducation, Training & Student Support
SUSI Grants
Student grant support authority.
Deerpark Road, Mountmellick, Co. Laois
0818 888 777Visit websiteSOLAS
Further education, training and apprenticeships.
Castleforbes House, Dublin 1
+353 1 533 2500Visit websiteEducation and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI)
Adult education and skills training nationwide.
Piper's Hill, Kilcullen Road, Naas, Co. Kildare
Visit websiteOlder Persons Support
Consular Emergency Assistance
Emergency support for lost or stolen passports, repatriation, detention cases, hospital emergencies and death abroad. A photo ID or supporting document may be required.
CCI National Help & Integration Centre
A professional diaspora institution, refugee support platform and national African community network — a trusted integration partner across Ireland.
CCI Direct Line
Integration Centre Coordination Line
+353 (0)1 000 0003- Find help near you (county directory)
- One-click emergency contacts
- Multilingual support: EN · FR · Lingala · Swahili · Irish
- Downloadable PDF guides
- WhatsApp community channels
- Interactive community map
Languages Supported by CCI
CCI Community Services
Supporting diaspora and vulnerable communities across Ireland
The Congolese Community in Ireland (CCI) supports and empowers Congolese nationals, African diaspora communities, refugees, students, women, children and families through emergency support, legal orientation, mental health referrals, social integration, youth empowerment, community welfare and cultural preservation.
Open consular services