About Us
What We Do
ADAPT Domestic Abuse Services is a voluntary organisation set up in 1974 and provides a wide range of supports for women and children who experience domestic abuse/coercive control. We have services across the city and county of Limerick.
Our Mission
The Mission of ADAPT is to offer support and safety to women and their children affected by Domestic Abuse. The service is committed to challenging domestic abuse by strengthening the capacity of individuals, communities, and organisations to respond effectively and to change society so that domestic abuse is no longer tolerated.
What We Offer
ADAPT is one of the largest refuges in the country providing emergency accommodation for women and children who have left their homes because of domestic abuse/coercive control. We also provide a wide range of other services for women including:
- 24-hour helpline support
- Community Support Services (Outreach) throughout Limerick City and County
- 1-2-1 support (emotional/psychological/financial/housing/legal concerns)
- Court Drop-In Information and Support Service two days per week in Merchant’s Quay Courthouse
- Court accompaniment
- Support groups for women
- Migrant Support for Internationally Protected Applicant and migrant women and children
- Coaching and educational opportunities for women survivors
- We have a dedicated support team in ADAPT to help children and young people understand and work through their feelings and experiences of domestic abuse/coercive control.
How We Do It
Trauma & Adversity Informed Practice
We are working to become more trauma and adversity aware in our practice. All staff in ADAPT receive training on trauma and the impact of trauma and adversity on a person’s life.
We aim to support women and children in their journey of recovery from trauma.
Acknowledging and recognising the impact of the work on our staff is very important. We actively work with all our staff to put in place, meaningful supports and resources.
