Ask For Help
If you or a loved one is facing a mental health problem, know that help is available. There are many amazing mental health organisations in each county throughout Ireland. Do not suffer alone, we ask that you reach out for help.
For ease of access, please see below the list of organisations available in your area.
Accident and Emergency
Go to, or contact, the Accident and Emergency Department of your nearest general hospital if you are in immediate danger and can’t get through to a help line. Emergency services can be contacted at any time by dialing 999 or 112 in Republic of Ireland or 112 in Europe.
If you need support, please contact any of the following organisations who can help you:
SAMARITANS
Samaritans provide fully confidential and non judgemental emotional support 24 hours a day, every day by phone and email.
ISPCC
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) is Ireland’s national child protection charity.
Aware
Aware provides support, education and information services for those impacted by depression, bipolar disorder and other mood related conditions. Support line 1800 80 48 48
Pieta House
Pieta House provide a free, confidential counselling service to people who are in suicidal distress and those who engage in self-harm.
TeenLine Ireland
Teen-line Ireland provides a national non directive free phone and text service for teenagers. Call 1800 833 634 or text Teen to 50015 8PM to 11PM 365 days a year
Grow
GROW is a mental health organisation which helps people who have suffered, or are suffering, from mental health problems.
Turn2Me.org
Turn2me are an online mental health community providing peer and professional support to those in need. Remain anonymous, express yourself, and share your experiences without fear of recognition or judgement.
Suicide or Survive
Suicide or Survive provide services and supports aimed at suicide prevention. 1890 577 577
SoSad
Sosad is an organisation that provides support and direction to those feeling suicidal, bereaved by suicide, or those supporting someone who is feeling suicidal.
LGBT Ireland
LGBT Ireland provide information and support options for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people in Ireland. Helpline: 01 6859280
National Office for Suicide Prevention
National Office for Suicide Prevention supports implementation of Irelands suicide prevention strategy and provides a national database of mental heath services
YourMentalHealth.ie
YourMentalHealth.ie is a place to learn about mental health in Ireland, and how to support yourself and the people you love.
Rainbows Ireland
Rainbows is a dedicated free service for children and young people. The Rainbows programme supports children and young people affected by loss because of bereavement, separation or divorce. The service is available in local communities throughout Ireland. Email: ask@rainbowsireland.com or Tel: 01 4734175