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Adapt Kerry Women's Refuge

You Deserve to Feel Safe

Adapt Kerry provides free, confidential refuge, crisis support, and practical help to women and children experiencing domestic abuse in Kerry. You are not alone.

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100% Confidential
Available 24/7
Free of Charge
Serving Kerry Since 1982

How We Help

Our Support Services

All services are free, confidential, and available to women and children across County Kerry regardless of nationality, religion, or circumstances.

Emergency Refuge

Safe, immediate accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic violence. Staffed around the clock with a supportive, non-judgemental team.

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Crisis Support & Counselling

Confidential one-to-one counselling and emotional support from trained advocates who understand domestic abuse and trauma.

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Legal Advocacy

Help navigating barring orders, safety orders, family law proceedings, and your legal rights. We work closely with local solicitors and An Garda Síochána.

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Children's Services

Dedicated support, play therapy, and school liaison for children affected by domestic violence. Age-appropriate programmes to help them heal.

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Court Accompaniment

A trained support worker will accompany you to court hearings, explain procedures, and ensure you feel informed and supported throughout.

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Housing Support

Practical assistance with housing applications, tenancy issues, and emergency accommodation beyond the refuge for women rebuilding their lives.

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Community Outreach

Education, training, and awareness-raising across Kerry schools, workplaces, and communities to help prevent domestic abuse before it starts.

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Aftercare & Resettlement

Ongoing support as you move on — help accessing welfare, employment, childcare, and community networks so you can rebuild with confidence.

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40+ Years serving Kerry

About Adapt Kerry

Standing Beside Women Since 1982

Adapt Kerry Women's Refuge is a voluntary organisation dedicated to supporting women and children experiencing domestic abuse in County Kerry. We believe every woman has the right to live free from fear, violence, and control.

Our services are delivered by a team of specialist practitioners, advocates, and volunteers who are committed to a non-judgemental, trauma-informed approach.

800+
Women & children supported each year
24/7
Crisis helpline always open
Free
All services, always
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Survivor Stories

Words From Those We've Helped

Names and identifying details have been changed to protect privacy.

I arrived with nothing but the clothes on my back. Within hours I had a safe room, a hot meal, and someone who actually listened. The staff here gave me and my children our lives back.

Mary* — Tralee
Stayed at refuge 2023

I didn't think I was eligible for help — I thought it had to be worse, more violent. The advocate helped me see that what was happening to me was abuse, and that I deserved support.

Sinéad* — Killarney
Community outreach client 2024

The court accompaniment service was incredible. I was terrified of the process but having my advocate beside me made all the difference. I got my safety order and we're now in our own home.

Aoife* — Listowel
Aftercare client 2024

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Our team is available 24 hours a day. There is no wrong way to reach out — call, message, or just show up.

24-Hour Helpline 066 710 0615 — always answered
Refuge Address Address provided on request for safety reasons
Email info@adaptkerry.ie
National 24-Hour Freephone 1800 341 900 — Women's Aid

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