Need Help Now

The first step is to visit your GP who will be able to guide you on a range of helpful options available. If in distress or outside of office hours you can contact your local A & E department.

Call 999 or 112 if you or someone you know is about to harm themselves or someone else.

Samaritans

Free 24 hour listening service for anyone in distress.

FreePhone: 116 123

Email – jo@samaritans.org.

Accident and Emergency

Go to your nearest A & E department if you are in immediate danger https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/maps/

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

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

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

The Samaritans

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.