Ukrainian Crisis / Українська криза

UKRAINIAN CRISIS / УКРАЇНСЬКА КРИЗА

Resources for Ukrainian Families

Government Information and Advice Webpage for Ukrainian Refugees

The dedicated webpage hosting information and advice for Ukrainian refugees is here.  To access in Ukrainian language click here.

See the government's updated Supporting children and Parents Website with other helpful links and translations here.

Irish Refugee Council Information and Advice for Ukrainian Refugees

See Irish Refugee Council information for people fleeing Ukraine after the Russian invasion here (available in Ukrainian and Russian).

Ukrainian language information helpline/Інформаційна лінія українською мовою

Ми запустили гарячу лінію для підтримки людей, які залишили Україну. На гарячій лінії працюють україномовні та російськомовні співробітники.

Час роботи:

З понеділка по п’ятницю з 10:00 до 13:00

Номер телефону:

+353 (1) 913 1528

Galway City Emergency Response Team

Galway City Council and Galway City Partnership are co-funding a Ukrainian Emergency Response team in the city. This service is based in Westside Resource Centre. For more information contact:

Veronica Keys, Project Lead, Ukrainian Emergency Response Project 085 1273069 / veronica@gcp.ie

Galway County Emergency Response 

Galway County Council and Galway Rural Development are delivering an emergency response in the County area (excluding City). For more information, please contact:

Oksana Borodiienko at oksana.borodiienko@grd.ie, 087 1177448

Volunteering Opportunities

Galway Volunteer Centre employs facilitates the effective recruitment and support of volunteers across Galway City/County in the area of Ukrainian / Temporary Stay Supports and assist them to access suitable quality volunteering roles.  for more information email: info@volunteergalway.ie.

Ukrainians Helping Ukrainians Galway (UHUG) Projects

Ukrainian Coffee Morning

Every Saturday

11.00am – 1.00pm

Aras na nGael

See Poster here.

 

Ukrainian Hub/Donation Centre

Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs & Sat

10.00am – 4.00pm

Westside Community Centre

All good quality donations accepted. See Poster here.

Tusla Guide for Newly Arrived Parents

A short guide has been developed by Tusla to help parents who have recently arrived in Ireland. The guide provides information to help families navigate cultural differences, laws and ways of parenting, which may be different to their country of origin. Download copies in English and Ukrainian here.

Online library in Ukrainian

Global Digital Library's Ukrainian Books for Children here.

NPC Helpline for Ukrainian parents 

National Parents Council have a new helpline officer that speaks Ukrainian and Russian to assist with queries regarding pre-school or school going age education. This service is available from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday by phone 01 887 4473 or by email helpline@npc.ie


Resources for all Parents

How to Speak to Children about the Crisis in Ukraine

National Educational Psychological Service's guide for parents / guardians supporting children in a time of war can be downloaded here.

Child Psychology Institute free online training session (1 hour) on supporting children through the Ukrainian Crisis. This short course is aimed at parents, teachers and professionals who wish to talk with children about the war and related media coverage. Register here.

Barnardos guidance on Talking to Children About War can be seen here.

The American Psychological Association (APA) offers advice on 'How to handle the trauma of war from afar' here.

The American Psychological Association (APA) advises on 'Talking to kids about the war in Ukraine' here

RTÉ’s Five Tips on Talking to your Kids about Ukraine.

         

Parenting Supports for Parents on Children Directly Impacted by War

Oxford University (WHO endorsed) resource entitled Parents and Caregivers are heroes: protecting our children in a crisis can be downloaded in EnglishUkrainian and Russian. See here for messages on 1 page in English.


Resources and Information for Services

Signposting Those Interested in Donating Items or Accommodation

Services can direct those offering items or those wishing to donate accommodation to:

The Irish Red Cross. Relevant contact details can be found in the IRC Frequently Asked Questions sheet. Download here.

Galway City / County Council. Please see briefing document for 'Offer a Home' programme here.

Department of Social Protection

Department of Social Protection Newsletter (27 October 2022) focuses on:

• Important update on the process for applying for income support

• What happens if a person’s circumstances change?

• How Intreo Centres help people find work

• If a person starts work, how will this affect their income support payment?

Eligibility for Tús Schemen

From March 2023, Ukrainian refugees will begin to become eligible for the TÚS Scheme (see more on this scheme here). This will mean that:

(a) Ukrainians will be included in random referral by the Dept of Social Protection, and

(b) Ukrainians will be eligible for self-referral to Tús.

Mental Health / Psychological First Aid 

A World Health Organisation (WHO) guide is available in over 30 languages and can be accessed by clicking here.

The Psychological Society of Ireland Special Interest Group in Human Rights and Psychology has produced a rapid response psychology tool to aid the public’s assistance to Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland. Click here to view.

Dr William Mowlds (HSE PCCC Psychology)Presentation entitled Psychological Therapy with refugees and international protection applicants can be viewed here.

Supports for Hotels and Housing Facilities

Barnardos is reaching out to hotels and housing facilities to offer its 'Breath, Body, Mind programme'. This programme has been shown to be particularly helpful for those who have experienced trauma. Barnardos Wellbeing workers will provide this service across the country as needed. For more information ring: 01 453 0355.

Translation Aids

Download the Irish Red Cross translation guide here.

Tusla Referral Pathways

Download Tusla Referral Pathways here.

Health Services

Download the Health Service Executive's guide entitled About the Irish health system: A guide for refugees and other migrants in Ukrainian here.

Covid 19 Vaccine Information in EnglishUkrainian and Russian.

Poster re Covid 19 Boosters in EnglishUkrainian and Russian.

Legal Services and Resources

See Immigration, Asylum and Citizenship Bar Association legal advice and resources for Ukrainian Refugess from the IACBA here.

See Immigration, Asylum and Citizenship Bar Association legal advice and resources for NGOs here.

Childcare / Afterschool / Parent & Toddler Groups

Download the Galway Childcare Committee Service Statement here.

Download a copy of A Guide to Childcare in Ireland  in Ukrainian here.

Primary and Second Level School

Tusla Education Support Services (tess) application guides for parents and carers. Download English language version here. Download Ukrainian language here.

Galway Regional Education and Language Team (REALT) will assist children in finding school places and to support schools to meet the needs of these children as they arise. Contact: realt@gretb.ie.

Schools of Sanctuary (SoS) Ireland, in conjunction with DCU, hosted a webinar on 23 March 2022 to provide information and a platform to schools in the process of welcoming refugee children from Ukraine and elsewhere. See Recording here.

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NEPS guide for school teachers supporting children in a time of war can be downloaded here.

NEPS guide for teachers in how to deal with Anxiety and Stress in the Classroom can be downloaded here.

NEPS guide for teachers in how to deal with a Panic Attack in the Classroom can be downloaded here.

Department of Education and Skills Relaxation Supports for teachers can be seen here.

Department of Education helpline for School Principals Monday to Friday: 057 9324461 (or Usupport@education.gov.ie)

Further Education and Training

Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) guide to accessing further education and training opportunities in English and Ukrainian here and in Irish and Ukrainina here.

See posters in English and Ukrainian here and in Irish and Ukrainian here.

Current schedule of English Classes delivered in Galway City by Gaway City Partnership CLG can be viewed here.

Recognising Foreign Qualifications

NARIC Ireland provides advice on the academic recognition of a foreign qualification by comparing it, where possible, to a major award type and level on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). See more here. Download a Guidance Document in Ukrainian here.

The European Commission has compiled a guide for Higher Education Institutions in the evaluation of Ukrainian qualifications called Guidelines on Fast Track Recognition of Ukrainian Academic Qualifications. Download a copy here.


Coordinating Structures

View Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage;  Department of Rural and Community Development Press Release on establishment of local coordinating structures here.

  • Galway City Council is convening the Community Response Forum for Galway City Email: candc@galwaycity.ie. Galway City Council is hosting Ukrainian Support Information (Інформація про підтримку для українців) here.
  • Galway County Council is convening the Community Response Forum for the County (excluding the city). Email:  ukraineresponse@galwaycoco.ie

The Health Service Executive is convening a CHW/SAOLTA Operational group to plan to meet the health needs of the Ukrainian Refugees, this is a sub group of the West Area 2 Crisis Management team. See more about HSE Primary Care here.


To share resources on this page, please email Galway CYPSC (morgan.mee@tusla.ie)