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Citizen’s Information Centres
General information service with offices throughout Ireland. You can drop into their office if you need information or support on any issues which arise for you. If they cannot help, they will give you information on who can.
Galway Migrant Service
A dedicated information, advocacy and support service for all migrants, including refugees and asylum seekers, and their families. The service is strictly confidential.
http://gcp.ie/programmes-supports/support-for-communities/communities-by-interest/migrants/
AIDS West
A sexual health website and app, also providing one-to-one support and referrals to further services. The office is open to the public 9-5pm Monday-Friday, closed for lunch 1-2pm.
Saolta
A non-judgemental and confidential walk-in clinic Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am, appointment service Monday and Wednesday from 2pm, both in the Infectious Disease Clinic.
Galway Anti-Racism Network
A grassroots community group committed to promoting racial equality and social justice. Meeting weekly at 7pm in the Galway Traveller Movement office.
Galway Feminist Collective
Grassroots group of activists and artists which uses creative ways to explore, discuss and give visibility to feminist issues. GFC aims to include all communities, groups and individuals working to advance woman’s rights in Galway and to challenge any barriers to participation based on gender, ethnicity, sexuality, ability or religion. They work with other women’s groups and stand in solidarity with them including Traveller and Roma women, migrants, women living in direct provision and LGBT groups.
Meetings every Monday evening from 7pm at Youth Work Ireland, Prospect Hill, rotating between feminist discussion evenings and organisational meetings. To find out more information: https://www.facebook.com/pg/galwayfeministcollective
Nova Bar
Gay bar in Galway city, with drag shows and DJ nights at the weekends.
Jigsaw
Support service for young people in Galway. They work with people aged up to 25 to help with personal issues, emotional support, and to refer to other services. There are a range of professionals working with the service to cover a broad base of issues, including sexuality and gender related needs.
Galway Lesbian Helpline
Aphone helpline to support lesbians and bisexual women in Galway. Operates Wednesday evenings from 8pm to 1am.
Phone: 091 546611
Website: http://amachlgbt.com/