Useful Resources
Youth Mental Health
Childline
ISPCC Childline is Ireland’s 24-hour active listening service for children.
The service is confidential, non-judgmental and free to contact from anywhere in Ireland.
Children and young people up to the age of 18 can contact Childline at any time, about any issue which may be on their mind.
Childline’s online, phone and text services are all accessible to children and young people 24 hours a day, every day
Web: Childline.ie
Text: Text: 50101
Helpline: 1800 66 66 66 (24hrs, 365 days a year)
Support Email: Online Live Chat: Childline.ie
Jigsaw
Jigsaw are the National Centre for Youth Mental Health and work with young people aged 12-25. There to ensure that no young person feels alone, isolated or disconnected from others around them. Jigsaw provides vital supports to young people with their mental health by working closely with communities across Ireland.
Web: www.jigsaw.ie/
Text: 01 472 7010
Helpline: 01 472 7010
Support Email: help@jigsaw.ie
Pieta
Pieta provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm, and those bereaved by suicide. All of our services are provided free of charge, and no referral is needed.
Web: www.pieta.ie
Text: HELP to 51444
Helpline: 1800 247 247
Phone: 0818111126
Email: info@pieta.ie
Samaritans
Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day.
Web: www.samaritans.ie
Helpline: 116 123
Support Email: jo@samaritans.ie
ABUSE/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Kerry Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre
The Kerry Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre was established in 1992 to provide a professional, confidential and free counselling service.
We believe that survivors of sexual violence and abuse have the right to be treated with respect and sensitivity.
We aim to provide a place of help and healing for survivors of rape & sexual abuse by offering care and support in a confidential environment.
Our main service is based in Tralee, but our outreach endeavours to meet the needs of victims and their families throughout the county by having a room available that meet our criteria for privacy in Killarney.
Phone: 087 9739065
Email: kerryrapecrisis@krsac.com
ADDICTION
Tabor Group
Tabor Group stands as a leading provider of residential addiction treatment in Ireland, operating two centres: Tabor Lodge and Tabor Fellowship.
Today we support men and women over 18 who are impacted by alcohol, drug, and gambling addictions. At the heart of Tabor Group’s approach is a commitment to giving hope, nurturing, healing and supporting long-term recovery, for people from all walks of life and their families, through evidence-based treatment.
Web: https://www.taborgroup.ie/
Phone: 021 488 7110
Email: info@taborgroup.ie
Aiséirí Addiction Treatment Services
Aiséirí provides addiction treatment for adults and young people who are struggling with alcohol, drug and gambling addiction. We provide a caring environment and a road to recovery.
Web: https://aiseiri.ie/
Phone: 052 7441166
Email: info@aiseiri.ie
The Grove
Residential addiction treatment facility in Ardfert, Co. Kerry. Treating the individual, the addiction and the family.
Web: https://thegrove.ie/
Phone: (066) 714 1511
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Web: www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie
Phone: 01 842 0700
Email: gso@alcoholicsanonymous.ie
Gamblers Anonymous
Gamblers Anonymous (G.A.) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem.
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop gambling.
Phone: 01 8721133
Email: info@gamblersanonymous.ie
BEREAVEMENT
Anam Cara
Anam Cara supports all parents after bereavement, regardless of their child’s age or circumstances of their death. The organisation offers group support meetings, online Bereavement Information sessions, and a suite of support resources.
Web: www.anamcara.ie
Helpline: 085 288 88 88
Phone: 01 4045 378
Email: info@anamcara.ie
CRY Ireland
CRY Ireland (Cardiac Risk in the Young) is a charity that was founded in 2002 by parents who had experienced the effects of Sudden Cardiac Death and unexplained death within their families. We provide a range of Family Support services to loved ones and families throughout the 32 counties. We support loved ones who have been bereaved and also those who live with an inherited cardiac condition.
Our All Island Freephone Helpline Numbers are 1800 714 080 from Rep of Ireland and 0044 714 080 from NI and UK. Our team of Volunteers will listen in confidence and provide emotional support and information where necessary.
Alternatively, you can text or call Elaine Whelan our Family Support Programme Coordinator on 087-2174205 or email ewhelan@cry.ie
Web: cry.ie/
Helpline: 1800 714 080
Support Email: info@cry.ie
Irish Hospice Foundation
Every death matters and we only have one chance to get it right. We are working to ensure the best end-of-life and bereavement care, for all. From advocacy and education, to our vital services like Nurses for Night Care and our Bereavement Support Line, we believe in the importance of dying well and grieving well wherever the place.
Helpline: 1800 80 70 77 10am-1pm, Monday to Friday.
Phone: (01) 679 3188
Email: info@hospicefoundation.ie
BULLYING
Aware
Aware is the national mental health organisation providing free support, education and information to those impacted by depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions.
Web: www.aware.ie
Helpline: 1800 80 48 48
Support Email: supportmail@aware.ie
Email: info@aware.ie
Childline
ISPCC Childline is Ireland’s 24-hour active listening service for children.
The service is confidential, non-judgmental and free to contact from anywhere in Ireland. Children and young people up to the age of 18 can contact Childline at any time, about any issue which may be on their mind.
Childline’s online, phone and text services are all accessible to children and young people 24 hours a day, every day.
Web: Childline.ie
Text: Text: 50101
Helpline: 1800 66 66 66 (24hrs, 365 days a year)
Support Email: Online Live Chat: Childline.ie
Samaritans
Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day.
Web: www.samaritans.ie
Helpline: 116 123
Support Email: jo@samaritans.ie
DEPRESSION
Aware
Aware is the national mental health organisation providing free support, education and information to those impacted by depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions.
Web: www.aware.ie
Helpline: 1800 80 48 48
Support Email: supportmail@aware.ie
Email: info@aware.ie
Samaritans
Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day.
Web: www.samaritans.ie
Helpline: 116 123
Support Email: jo@samaritans.ie
EATING DISORDER
Bodywhys – The Eating Disorders Association Of Ireland
The national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders.
Web: www.bodywhys.ie
Phone: 01 210 7906
Support Email: alex@bodywhys.ie
Email: info@bodywhys.ie
Overeaters Anonymous
Offers a solution to anyone who would like to stop eating compulsively.
Helpline: 083 4349572 (Leinster, Connacht) 086 3526467 (Munster) +44 7401 344998 (Northern Ireland)
Phone: 083 4349572 (Leinster, Connacht) 086 3526467 (Munster) +44 7401 344998 (Northern Ireland)
FINANCIAL
Citizens Information
Citizens Information provides comprehensive information on public services and on the entitlements of citizens in Ireland. We gather information from various government departments and agencies and make sure that you have all the information you need, presented in an easy-to-understand way.
Citizens Information is supported and funded by the Citizens Information Board, a statutory body which supports the provision of information, advice and advocacy on a broad range of public and social services.
Web: www.citizensinformation.ie
Helpline: 0818 07 4000
Free Mortgages Arrears Support
Abhaile is the State-funded scheme to help homeowners find a resolution to their home mortgage arrears. It provides vouchers for free financial and legal advice and help from experts, which are available through MABS.
The aim of Abhaile is to help mortgage holders in arrears find the best solutions and keep them wherever possible, in their own homes. A dedicated adviser will work with you and your lender to find the best solution to your situation.
Helpline: 0818 07 2000
Email: helpline@mabs.ie
Money and Budgeting Advice
MABS (Money Advice and Budgeting Service) is the State’s money advice service, guiding people through dealing with problem debt for more than 20 years. MABS is free, confidential and independent.
Web: www.mabs.ie
Helpline: 0818 07 2000
Support Email: helpline@mabs.ie
HOMELESS
Focus Ireland
Focus Ireland is Ireland’s leading not for profit working to prevent people becoming, remaining or returning to homelessness.
Web: www.focusireland.ie
Helpline: 01 881 5950
Phone: 021 427 3646
Support Email: help@focusireland.ie
Simon Community
Dublin Simon Community work to prevent and address homelessness in Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow, Meath, Louth, Cavan and Monaghan. We provide services at all stages of homelessness and enable people to move to a place they can call home.
Web: www.dubsimon.ie
Helpline: 01 635 4812
LGBT Support
Belong To
BeLonG To is an organisation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) young people, aged between 14 and 23.
Web: www.belongto.org
Helpline: 1890 929 539
Phone: 01 670 6223
Email: info@belongto.org
LGBT Helpline
The LGBT Helpline is a national support service for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people, their families and friends.
Web: www.lgbt.ie
Helpline: 1800 929 539
Phone: 01 685 9280
Email: info@lgbt.ie
MENTAL HEALTH
A Lust For Life
A Lust For Life is a website with a collection of insightful articles that might help you better understand the problems that you are facing and help you realise you are living in a world full of people who can relate to what you’re going through.
24/7 Contact Number for Mental Health Support Helpline
Tel: 1800 111 888
Pieta
Pieta provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm, and those bereaved by suicide. All of our services are provided free of charge, and no referral is needed.
Web: www.pieta.ie
Text: HELP to 51444
Helpline: 1800 247 247
Phone: 0818111126
Email: info@pieta.ie
Samaritans
Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day.
Web: www.samaritans.ie
Helpline: 116 123
Support Email: jo@samaritans.ie
Text About It
Text About It is a free, anonymous, 24/7 messaging service providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support for our mental health and emotional wellbeing. If it matters to you, it matters to us.
Web: www.spunout.ie/text
Text: Text HELLO to 50808 or WhatsApp us using the link https://wa.me/353861804253?text=HELLO
Helpline: Text HELLO to 50808 or WhatsApp us using the link https://wa.me/353861804253?text=HELLO
SUICIDE & SELF HARM
Childline
ISPCC Childline is Ireland’s 24-hour active listening service for children.
The service is confidential, non-judgmental and free to contact from anywhere in Ireland.
Children and young people up to the age of 18 can contact Childline at any time, about any issue which may be on their mind.
Childline’s online, phone and text services are all accessible to children and young people 24 hours a day, every day.
Web: Childline.ie
Text: Text: 50101
Helpline: 1800 66 66 66 (24hrs, 365 days a year)
Support Email: Online Live Chat: Childline.ie
Pieta
Pieta provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm, and those bereaved by suicide. All of our services are provided free of charge, and no referral is needed.
Web: www.pieta.ie
Text: HELP to 51444
Helpline: 1800 247 247
Phone: 0818111126
Email: info@pieta.ie
Samaritans
Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day.
Web: www.samaritans.ie
Helpline: 116 123
Support Email: jo@samaritans.ie
Text About It
Text About It is a free, anonymous, 24/7 messaging service providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support for our mental health and emotional wellbeing. If it matters to you, it matters to us.
Web: www.spunout.ie/text
Text: Text HELLO to 50808 or WhatsApp us using the link https://wa.me/353861804253?text=HELLO
Helpline: Text HELLO to 50808 or WhatsApp us using the link https://wa.me/353861804253?text=HELLO