Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance (SHAG) Week | An tSeachtain um Fheasacht agus Threoir ar an tSláinte Ghnéis
Help and Advice | Cabhair agus Comhairle
- HSE Sexual Wellbeing Services
The following HSE sexual health services are free:
- Free home STI testing
- Free contraception service
- Free condoms in sexual health clinics and third level campuses
- Free My Options helpline for unplanned pregnancy
Visit www.sexualwellbeing.ie to find out more
- Genitourinary Medicine (GUM) /STI Clinic
The Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) clinic based in University Hospital Galway is the largest in the west of Ireland with approximately 4000 patient attendances per year
- Their service is free of charge on an appointment basis only
- They offer testing for STIs for people with and without symptoms
- For those without symptoms a waiting list may apply
- They offer clinics for HIV prevention (PrEP).
- They run a clinic for Hepatitis A/B and Gardasil vaccinations.
Phone (091) 542 294 to find out more or to make an appointment
- Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU)
- The Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU) is a safe and non-judgemental space if you or someone you know have been raped or sexually assaulted.
- The SATU in Galway is a free 24-hour service that is open 365 days a year and is available to anyone over 14 years of age.
Phone 091 765 751 or 091 757631 (after 4pm) to be seen or to make an appointment.
- Galway Rape Crisis Centre
Galway Rape Crisis Centre’s vision is to lessen the impact and incidence of sexual violence and abuse and to achieve a society which no longer tolerates these crimes.
Their services include:
- Helpline 1800 355 355
- Counselling
- Support for family and friends of survivors
- Court and Garda Accompaniment
- Awareness Raising
- Education & Training
- Legal Clinic
- Psychological support team
Visit www.galwayrcc.ie/ to find out more
- Sexual Health West
Sexual Health West is a voluntary organisation offering the highest quality care and support to those affected by HIV/AIDS/STIs and to those worried about their sexual health.
Their services include:
- Support Service
- One-To-One Support
- Rapid HIV Testing
- Telephone / Email Support
- Liaison
- Peer Support
- Free condoms and lube
Visit www.sexualhealthwest.ie/ to find out more
- AMACH! LGBT Galway
AMACH! LGBT Galway represent and advocate on behalf of the LGBT+ community in Galway city and county.
- They hold support groups, drop-ins and activities where you can meet new friends, get information and chill with like-minded people.
- They are also a focal point for delivery of education, training and health programmes in addition to support for individuals identifying as LGBT+ and for those who are ‘coming out’.
Visit www.amachlgbt.com to find out more
- Speak Out
Speak Out is an online anonymous reporting tool available to all students and staff at University of Galway to disclose incidents of
- Sexual harassment
- Sexual assault
- Rape
- Bullying
- Cyberbullying
- Harassment
- Discrimination
- Hate crime
- Coercive behaviour / control
- Stalking
- Assault
Visit https://unigalway.speakout.ie to find out more
- Sexual Violence and Harassment Prevention & Response Team
The University of Galway Sexual Violence and Harassment, Prevention & Response team are committed to creating a safer environment in which to live, work, and study. They believe that every student has the right to feel safe, respected, and supported.
Their free services include:
- Confidential Triage Meetings
- Support Options
- Reporting Options
- Training and Education
- Advocacy and Allyship
- Advice for Clubs, Societies, Class Reps and Managers
Email esvh@universityofgalway.ie for more info
Active* Consent + Active* Champions
University of Galway’s Active* Consent programme supports young people and those that are important to them in building their knowledge of consent as a key component of positive sexual health and well-being.
The Active* Champions are a network of student peer educators and leaders for initiatives on:
- Ending sexual violence and harassment
- Consent
- Sexual health & well-being
- Active bystander skills.
Visit www.consenthub.ie/ to find out more.
Student Health Unit
The University of Galway Student Health Unit provides the following services:
- Advice and guidance on methods of contraception options available to you.
- Emergency contraception.
- If you’re experiencing symptoms or have had contact with a positive STI or would like a routine STI check and do not have symptoms, you can request an appointment.
- Visit https://www.universityofgalway.ie/health_unit/ to find out more.
COPE Galway Domestic Abuse Service and Refuge
COPE Galway Domestic Abuse Service supports women and children in Galway who experience domestic abuse and violence.
If you are being subjected to domestic abuse or are concerned for someone you know you can call their confidential support line 24 hours a day on 091 565 985.
If you are in immediate danger, please call the Gardaí on 999 or 112.
Visit www.copegalway.ie for more information
