Helplines

If you need to talk to someone, below are a number of helplines you can contact for confidential non-judgemental support.

Most helplines can provide a listening service, give information and advice, provide emotional support or point you in the direction of other services. They are often free-phone services which are staffed by trained volunteers or employees.

If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide or self-harm, you should make contact immediately with one of the following:

  • Phone or go to your local doctor
  • Go to the Accident & Emergency department of the nearest hospital
  • Call 999

If you are concerned that you or a family member/friend have a mental health problem you should seek the advice and support of your GP.

For Further Support Contact The Samaritans

Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide. Every six seconds they respond to a call for help. They’re there 24/7, before, during and after a crisis and they make sure there’s always someone there, for anyone who needs someone.

Aware

Depression & Bipolar Disorder Support
www.aware.ie
Tel:  Freephone 1800 80 48 48 (available 7 days, 10am-10pm).

Email: supportmail@aware.ie 

Pieta House

Free therapeutic support to people who are in suicidal distress and those who engage in self-harm.
T: 1800 247 247
W: www.pieta.ie

Turn2me

They offer self-help, peer support and professional support through an online platform for those who are experiencing poor mental health.
www.turn2me.ie

Grow

Mental Health support and Recovery Organisation
Tel: 0818 474474 
Email: info@grow.ie 
www.grow.ie

Bodywhys

Eating Disorders Associations of Ireland
www.bodywhys.ie
Email: alex@bodywhys.ie
01 2107906

Irish Advocacy Network

Peer advocacy, support and information to people with mental health difficulties.

www.irishadvocacynetwork.com
Tel: 01 872 8684

Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

List of registered Counsellors  & Psychotherapists practicing in Ireland
www.iacp.ie
Tel: 01 230 3536

Shine

Supporting people effected by mental ill health and their families through information and education.

www.shine.ie 
info@shine.ie

Childline

A 24 hour helpline for people under the age of 18 who need support.

www.childline.ie
Helpline: 1800 66 66 66
Freetext – 50101

Parentline

The national helpline for parents

www,parentline.ie
Helpline: 1890 92 72 77
or 01 873 3500

Women’s Aid

Confidential information, support and understanding to women who are being abused by current or former boyfriends, partners or husbands.

Helpline: 1800341900
www.womensaid.ie

Aoibhneas Women and Children’s Refuge

Domestic Abuse Support for Women and Children

www.aoibhneas.ie
01 867 0701

Email: helpline@aoibhneas.org
Freetext – 50101

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre

For people who have experienced sexual assult, rape or childhood sexual abuse.

National 24 Hour Helpline: 
1800 77 88 88
Email: counselling@rcc.ie
https://www.drcc.ie/

LGBT Ireland

National support service for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people and their families and friends.

Helpline: 1890 929 539
info@lgbt.ie
www.lgbt.ie

Mental Health Services

Your family doctor is usually the first person to approach in relation to mental health concerns. Many people attend their General Practitioner (GP) with mental health problems such as depression or anxiety and may not need the help of a mental health professional. In other cases the GP may decide to refer you to the community mental health team. In an emergency situation, when your GP is not available, you may access the Mental Health Services through the accident and emergency department in your local hospital.

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