Athrú le Chéile supports people leaving prison in Ireland to rebuild their lives with dignity, purpose, grace, and hope.
Through practical pre-release planning (The Inside Out Programme), restorative courses, essential transition kits, and community support,
we walk alongside individuals as they take their next steps forward.
Key Programmes & Services
- 6-Week Reintegration Course: Pre-release personal development programme covering identity, relationships, wellness, employment readiness, and release plans.
- The Inside Out Kit: Practical release pack with official forms (HAP, Medical Card), Leap travel card, hygiene essentials, supermarket funds, and grooming vouchers.
- Service Directory: Curated Irish community resources across housing, health, addiction recovery, education, and free legal advice.
- Chaplaincy Partnership: Close collaboration with Irish Prison Service chaplains to support individuals before and after release.
Contact & Helplines
Support Helpline: 085 8053990
Email: info@athrulecheile.ie
Samaritans (Freephone 24/7): 116 123
Pieta House (Crisis Helpline): 1800 247 247
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