Below are some useful numbers and services who can help in times of crisis. Support can also be found through your GP. If you are in immediate danger of hurting yourself please call 112/999.

Personal Experience

Throughout my mental health journey I have, at times, relied heavily on support helplines. Without them I do not believe I would be still alive. These supports provide an invaluable service within our communities. I would urge you to give a helpline a chance if you are struggling and don’t have someone else to talk to. You might also need an alternative source or an impartial listener. You are in complete control and can simply hang up if you no longer wish to talk.

1. Mental Health Support

• Samaritans
  Helpline: 116 123
  Services: Provides confidential, non-judgemental support 24/7 for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
• Pieta House
  Helpline: 1800 247 247
  Services: Offers free therapy to those engaging in self-harm, with suicidal ideation, or bereaved by suicide.
• Connect Counselling
  Helpline: 1800 477 477
  Services: Connect is a free telephone counselling and support service for any adult who has experienced abuse, trauma or neglect in childhood. You can talk in confidence with a trained counsellor who can listen or help with questions you have.

2. Domestic Violence Support

• Women’s Aid
  Helpline: 1800 341 900
  Services: Provides support and information 24/7 to women experiencing domestic violence.
• Men’s Aid Ireland
  Helpline: 01 554 3811
  Services: Offers confidential helpline support, information, and referrals to men experiencing domestic violence.
• AMEN
  Helpline: 046 902 3718
  Services: A voluntary group providing a confidential helpline and support service, and information, for male victims of domestic abuse.

3. Child and Youth Support

• Childline
  Helpline: 1800 666 666
  Services: 24-hour service for young people up to the age of 18.
• Teen-Line Ireland
  Helpline: 1800 833 634
  Services: Confidential listening service for teenagers.

4. Substance Abuse and Addiction

• Drugs.ie (HSE National Drugs & Alcohol Helpline)
  Helpline: 1800 459 459
  Services: Provides information and support regarding substance abuse.
• Alcoholics Anonymous Ireland
  Helpline: 01 842 0700
  Services: Helps those with drinking problems by sharing their experiences and promoting recovery.

5. Elderly Support

• ALONE
  Helpline: 0818 222 024
  Services: Provides support for older people who are socially isolated, homeless, or in crisis.

6. LGBTQ+ Support

• LGBT Helpline
  Helpline: 1890 929 539
  Services: Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals in Ireland.

7. Mental Health for Youth

• Jigsaw
  Helpline: 1800 JIGSAW (1800 544 729)
  Services: Provides expert advice and confidential support specifically targeting youth mental health.