Migrant Support Services in Longford Women’s Link

What we mean by Migrant … Celebration

Anyone who has migrated into County Longford. Women may come from EU States, Africa, South America, Eastern Europe, North America and Asia

Childcare

We have been caring for children from the migrant community since our service opened. Our experience has helped us develop our skills in supporting children to feel welcome and quickly mix with the rest of the group. We are delighted to take children with little to no English.

Catkin’s on the Move

Provides culturally appropriate childcare services for private or community events.Check out the website here www.longfordshopping.ie/catkinsonthemove

Training Courses

English Classes are available in our centre, which are developed towards the specific needs of women in our community. Read more about training and education at Longford Women's Link.

See also our Global Harmonies workshops (link to this page)

training group

Domestic Violence Service

We provide a full range of culturally appropriate services to women from migrant communities. In the past 3 years approximately half of our clients come from the migrant communities. Therefore we have developed a range of knowledge and skills necessary to provide the range of additional supports women need. We also have a Russian and Polish speaking support worker. For other languages, we can also engage an interpreting service to ensure a woman can get accurate information on her options. Read more about our domestic violence service.

Information & Appropriate Referrals

We provide accurate information on a range of subjects for migrant women in Longford. This service is provided by appointment and it is possible to speak with one of our workers through Russian & Polish languages.

This service can include information on:

How different organisations and state services work in Ireland
Accessing Rights & Entitlements
Conditions to Qualify for Habitual Residency
Filling out forms and application
Links into additional support & information
Courses, training, events and groups

Issues that effect migrant women are brought to local and National forums.

We believe in inclusion, integration & richness of culture

Links to Other sources of specialised support...

Useful Contact Details:

Akidaw, African Women’s Network

Now welcomes other migrant women not from Africa
01 814 8582 http://www.akidwa.ie

Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Tel. 01-8783137, www.iccl.ie

Irish Refugee Council

Tel. 01-873 0042, www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie

Migrant Rights Centre Ireland

Tel. 01 8897570, www.mrci.ie

Reception & integration Agency

Tel. 01-418 3200, www.ria.gov.ie

Work Permit Call Centre

Tel. 01-631 3333
Work Permits Section,
DETE, Lo-Call 1890 201 616, www.entemp.ie

Citizens Information Centres (CICs)

For full list contact Citizens Information Call Centre,
Lo Call, 1890 777 121, www.cidb.ie

Crisis Pregnancy Agency

Tel. 01-814 6292
www.crisispregnancy.ie

Dept. of Education

Tel. 01-889 6400
www.education.ie

Dept. of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Lo-Call 1890 220 222, www.entemp.ie

Dept. of Foreign Affairs

Tel. 478 0822
www.foreignaffairs.gov.ie

Dept. of Justice, Equality & Law Reform, Immigration and Citizenship

Lo-Call 1890 551 500, www.justice.ie

Dept. of Social and Family Affairs

Tel. 704 3000 (general information & enquiries)
Lo-Call 1890 202 325 (to order leaflets), www.welfare.ie

Equality Authority

Lo-Call 1890 245 545, www.equality.ie

Equality Tribunal

Lo-Call 1890 344 424, www.equalitytribunal.ie

Free Legal Advice Centre (FLAC)

Tel. 01-874 5690, www.flac.ie

Garda Racial and Intercultural Unit

Tel. 01-666 3150, www.garda.ie

Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB)

Tel. 01-6669193

Homeless Persons Unit, Health Boards

Tel. 1800 724 724 to get information if you are outside Dublin.
For Dublin, contact No Fixed Abode Unit (part of Asylum Seekers Unit), Tel. 01-858 5100

International Organisation for Migration (IOM)

Tel. 01-878 7900, www.iomdublin.org

Integrating Ireland

Tel. 01-6453070, www.integratingireland.ie

Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU)

Tel. 01-889 7777, www.ictu.ie

Irish Council for Overseas Students (ICOS)

Tel. 01-660 5233/620 5313 www.icosirl.ie

Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority (IFSRA)

Lo-Call 1890 777 777, www.ifsra.ie

Labour Court

Tel. 01-613 6666, www.labourcourt.ie

Legal Aid Board

Tel. 04347590 (Lonford)-477 6200 (Dublin)
www.legalaidboard.ie

National Employment Rights Authority (NERA)

Lo-call 1890 80 80 90, www.employmentrights.ie

Rape Crisis Centre

free phone 1800 77 88 88, www.drcc.ie

Rights Commissioner,

Lo-Call 1890 201 615