Please look at our Facebook or Instagram page, where we post and share all of our events, programmes and projects in the county.
Our role
Each Local Authority has an Integration Team that offers support and guidance to:
- Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTP)
- International Protection Applicants
- Programme Refugees
- Those with Refugee, Subsidiary Protection, or Permission to remain status
We help people from the above groups to access services and supports, helping them to integrate into the community. We work with local and national organisations to identify and address barriers to integration.
How we can help
- Direct you to the services that you may need, including health care, education, and training
- Help you find English classes and opportunities to improve your English
- Tell you what events are happening in your area
- Answer questions about how things work in Galway and Ireland
- Give you information on social welfare supports and employment opportunities
- Discuss issues that are arising for you and hopefully find a solution
More information
Integration Team events and programmes
Learn English and Irish
We have put together a list of online English and Irish learning resources here:
You can also find in-person English classes below:
- Galway and Roscommon Educational Training Board
- Fáilte Isteach (Irish for Welcome In)
Information for international protection applicants
We have put together a list of information videos are for International Protection Applicants in Ireland. Some are available in different languages. Information can change so always check if it has been updated.
Healthcare
- Your HSE support worker will help you with your medical card form and finding a GP (doctor)
- My health my language - HSE.ie - official information about the public healthcare system and common health topics in your language
The Integration Team in Galway City
Galway City has their own Integration Team. You can reach out to them for city supports by visiting their website.
More integration supports
East County Galway Support
- Galway Rural Development - Resources and Supports for Ukrainians, Employment, Education & Training, Family and Community Supports, and Health - Contact
Conamara Support
- Forum Connemara CLG - Information and Schemes including TÚS (work placement), Social Inclusion, Health, Family and Community Supports - Contact
Immigrant Council of Ireland
- Website - Information about your rights, citizenship, immigration, family reunification, abuse, employment
Training Courses and Careers Advice
- GRETB: Training courses and careers advice
Email: careers@gretb.ie - EPIC: Online training for employment
Youth Work Ireland
- Youth Work Ireland offers support for young refugees including mental health, employability, clubs, drug and alcohol support, rights, sport, education, and more. Ballinasloe Information Centre provides free, confidential Youth Information services. Online Chat Service - speak with a Youth Information Officer online
Volunteering
Information on the International Protection Process
- Department of Justice Information booklet - available in 20 languages
- Irish Refugee Council Information Hub
General Information
- Citizens Information - information on all your rights and entitlements in Ireland
Helpline - 9:00-20:00 - Monday-Friday: 0818 074000
Galway Office: 0818 077600
Emergencies
- Call 112 or 999 for Garda (police), fire, or ambulance. They will ask for your Eircode and what service you need.
Poetry of Place
Take a look at our World Refugee Day poetry project, celebrating resilience and community in Co. Galway.
Contact us
We have two Integration Support Workers you can get in touch with at the details below.