Where to Turn in Times of Need
In moments of crisis or when faced with overwhelming emotions, having access to mental health services can be a lifeline in times of need.
However, navigating the vast array of options available can feel daunting, especially when financial constraints are a concern. In this blog post, we'll explore some avenues for accessing mental health support during emergencies and finding low-cost counselling services. The HSE provides a comprehensive list of mental health supports and services:
Samaritans
Samaritans services are available 24 hours a day, for confidential, non-judgmental support.
Freephone 116 123, any time
Text About It
Text About It is a free, 24/7 service, providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support for your mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Free-text HELLO to 50808 for an anonymous chat with a trained volunteer, any time.
Aware
Information, support and peer groups for people experiencing anxiety, mild to moderate depression, bipolar disorder and mood-related conditions. Support also for friends and family members.
Freephone 1800 80 48 48, 10am to 10pm every day
Pieta
Free individual counselling, therapy and support for people who self-harm or are thinking about suicide and people who have been bereaved by suicide.
Freephone 1800 247 247, any time
Text HELP to 51444 - standard message rates apply
Bodywhys
Services for adults and young people with eating disorders, and their families. Services include email and helpline support, online chat support groups for various groups, virtual video support groups and family programmes
Phone 01 2107906 - Monday, Wednesday and Sunday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, and Saturday from 10.30am to 12.30pm
LGBT Ireland
Phone or online support for the LGBTI+ community - by phone, instant messaging or at peer support groups.
Freephone 1800 929 539 - Monday to Thursday 6.30pm to 10pm, Friday 4pm to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday 4pm to 6pm
Transgender Family Support Line 01 907 3707
Practitioner Health
Confidential support and help for doctors, dentists and pharmacists.
confidential@practitionerhealth.ie
ADHD Ireland
Support and information for young people and adults with ADHD and their carers and families.
Jigsaw
Mental health advice and support – online and in person – for young people aged 12 to 25 years old, and for parents or concerned adults.
Visit jigsaw.ie/livechat to chat online with a clinician
Find Jigsaw services in your area - jigsaw.ie
Childline
Ireland's 24-hour listening service for young people up to the age of 18. Childline is a service from the ISPCC.
Freephone 1800 666 666, any time
Text 50101 any time
Chat online at childline.ie any time.
BeLonG To Youth Services
Support, information and groups for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI+) young people in Ireland, their parents and carers, and other professionals.
spunout
spunout is Ireland’s youth information website created by young people, for young people. Articles and information for young people on many topics, including mental health.
Free-text SPUNOUT to 50808 to chat with a trained volunteer, any time.
Barnardos
Services for children, families and communities, to transform the lives of vulnerable children affected by adverse childhood experiences. Barnardos also provide a Children's Bereavement Service.
Freephone 1800 910 123, Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm
CARI
Therapy for children and young people who have been affected by child sexual abuse. CARI also provide information, support and counselling to non-abusing parents, carers and siblings.
Phone 0818 924567, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
ALONE
National support and referral line for older people.
Phone 0818 222 024, 8am to 8pm every day
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
Emotional support and information on supports and services.
Freephone 1800 341 341, Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm, and Saturday 10am to 4pm.
The Dementia Resource Hub lists information and online resources for people with dementia, families and carers.
Seniorline
Confidential listening service for older people provided by trained older volunteers.
Phone 1800 804 591, 10am to 10pm every day.
Age Friendly Ireland
Programmes and networks to support older people.