Support Services

We understand that survivors, families, and those connected to the Tuam site continue to be impacted by their experiences. If you feel you may benefit from counselling support, there are a number of support lines available to you.

Counselling

HSE’s National Counselling Service
Survivors and family members can phone and ask for Tuam Mother and Baby Institution Service

Gov.ie Counselling Supports
Information on overseas supports

Tusla- Counselling Queries
Phone: +353 818 44 55 00
Email BITCounselling@tusla.ie 

Additional Services

Special Advocate – Patricia Carey
Post: Special Advocate Office, First Floor, Holbrook House, Holles Street, Dublin 2, D02 EY84
Email: info@specialadvocate.ie

Tusla – General Queries
Phone: +353 818 44 55 00
Email: birthinfo@tusla.ie 

Adoption Authority of Ireland
Contact via webform
Phone: +353 1 2309 300

Birth Tracing
www.birthinfo.ie

Barnardos Birth History Service
barnardos.ie/birth-history-service/ 

Northern Ireland Truth Recovery Programme
Home – Truth Recovery Programme (truthrecoverystrategy.com)