Mayo Rape Crisis Centre CLG

Mayo Rape Crisis Centre (Company Limited by Guarantee) is a charitable organisation founded in 1994 that provides a free, safe and confidential space for anyone who has experienced sexual violence at any stage of life. Based in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, the centre's core mission is to listen, support and empower survivors, guided by the values of equality, empowerment and inclusiveness.

The service portfolio includes a 24-hour national Rape Crisis helpline, a local free-phone helpline, and one-to-one counselling for those who have been raped or assaulted. All staff and volunteers are registered with Rape Crisis Ireland, ensuring professional standards and a trauma-informed approach. Recent initiatives such as autism and neurodiversity training demonstrate the centre's commitment to creating an accessible, welcoming environment for all survivors.

Through advocacy, awareness-raising and direct support, Mayo Rape Crisis Centre works to turn pain into medicine, offering hope and practical assistance to individuals across the region and beyond.