Amber Women’s Refuge provides emergency refuge accommodation and a 24hr Helpline offering compassionate, non-judgmental support and information to women and children in Kilkenny and Carlow who are victims of domestic violence and abuse.  We deliver safe, inclusive, client centred services both at the refuge and in the community.

Our services include:

• 24/7 confidential Helpline 0818 42 42 44
• 24/7 drop-in service (R95 NY04)
• 24/7 emergency refuge accommodation and support   
• Post Refuge Support
• Community-based outreach support
• Pre and post court support and accompaniment
• Group Support Programmes for women
• Counselling
• Parenting Support for mothers
• Specialist supports for children
• Training for frontline service personnel and community groups
• Training for workplaces
• ‘StartSafe’ programme for secondary schools and youth groups  
• Amber’s One Million Stars Project    www.onemillionstarsireland.ie