Ukraine Crisis Support

Support for Ukrainians 

As the number of Ukrainians fleeing war seek refuge in Ireland, the supports that are available are increasing too. Information below provides some information that services or families may find useful to access support or guidance. 

Family Supports in Dublin City North - Community Contact Centres 

Контакт спільноти Осередки для українців у Дубліні Північ міста

You can view this video in document format in English and українська

Official websites for information: Click on the links below to go to official webpages.

Supports for Children and Young People

Education 

  • Early Years - Childcare Information: translated information (Russian and Ukrainian) for parents from Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. See updated documents in English, Ukrainian and Russian
  • School Placements Regional Education and language Teams (REALTS) have been set up by the Department of Education to ensure families access to primary and post primary school places nationally. A list of contacts and translated information can be found here.
  • National Parents Council - Ukrainian helpline to support children and families in education in Ireland  See information in English, Ukrainian and Russian
  • Third Level Support - Central Helpdesk at Maynooth University  NSRHelpdesk@mu.ie or call +353 (0)1 474 7788. See press release

Emplyment and Social Welfare

Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Supports and Services 

  • Domestic Abuse - translated information from Sonas Domestic Abuse supports can be found in English, and Ukrainian. Further information at https://www.domesticabuse.ie/ or call the helpline at 1800 22 22 23. 
  • Domestic Violence translated posters (developed by Hill Street FRC)  - various services - English, Russian
  • Sexual Assault Services information - English, Ukrainian, Russian

Language Support

  • Ballymun and Cabra - Dublin Northwest Partnership - contact information on attached posters. 
  • National search at https://www.thirdageireland.ie/failte-isteach/locations 

Dublin Services List for Children, Young People and Families - see www.dublincypscdirectory.ie with language selection available.