List of National Mental Health Support Charities / Agencies for
Young People in Ireland
1: A Lust for Life
A Lust for Life is another collection of insightful articles that might help you better understand the problems that you are facing, and help you realize that you are living in a world full of people who can relate to what you are going through.
https://www.alustforlife.com/
2: Addiction Recovery Ireland
Information & counselling services for people struggling with addiction
https://www.addictionrecoveryireland.ie/
Phone No: 087 655 1565
3: As I am
Ireland’s National Autism charity providing information to people with autism & their families.
https://asiam.ie/
Phone No: 0818 234 234
Email: support@asiam.ie
4: Aware
Aware provides support, education and information services for those impacted by depression, bipolar disorder and other mood related conditions.
https://www.aware.ie/
Phone No: 1800 80 48 48
Email: supportmail@aware.ie
5: Barnardos Children’s Bereavement Service
Offers support to young people in relation to bereavement.
https://www.barnardos.ie/our-services/work-with-families/bereavement-services
Phone No: 01 4732110
Email: info@barnardos.ie
6: Belong To
Support for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people in Ireland.
https://www.belongto.org/
Phone No: 01 6706223
Email: info@belongto.org
7: Bodywhys
Bodywhys provide information and support for people affected by eating disorders
https://www.bodywhys.ie/
Phone No: 01 210 7906
Email: alex@bodywhys.ie
8: Crosscare
Support, advocacy services and information for people who have moved to Ireland
https://www.migrantproject.ie/
Phone No: 01 873 2844
Email: migrantproject@crosscare.ie
9: Cycle Against Suicide
Cycle Against Suicide is a national awareness charity that strives to break down the barriers around mental illness and works to increase awareness of the supports and treatments that are available to empower those affected.
https://www.cycleagainstsuicide.com
Email: info@cycleagainstsucide.com
10: Enable Ireland
Services and supports for people with disabilities and their families or carers.
https://www.enableireland.ie/
Phone No: +353 (0) 1 8727155
Email: communications@enableireland.ie
11: Exchange House – Ireland’s National Traveller Service
Support for members of the Traveller Community for mental health, addiction & those experiencing a crisis.
https://exchangehouse.ie/about.php
Phone No: 01 872 1094
Email: info@exchangehouse.ie
12: Family Carers Ireland
Support & advice for carers of a loved one who has a disability, is ill, has an addiction problem, is elderly or has mental health challenge.
https://familycarers.ie/
Phone No: 1800 24 07 24
13: Family Resource Centres Ireland
Family and community based supports
https://www.familyresource.ie/
Email: info@familyresource.ie
14: Focus Ireland
Support for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
https://www.focusireland.ie/i-need-help/
Phone No: 01 671 25 55
Email: dublinadvice@focusireland.ie
15: Grow
Mental health and recovery online support groups, education and resources.
https://grow.ie/
Phone No: 1890 474 474
16: Hearing Voices Network
Information, resources & support groups for people who her voices, see visions or have other unusual perceptions.
https://www.hearing-voices.org/about-us/
Email: info@hearing-voices.org
17: HSE – Getting urgent help
The Emergency Services should be contacted if you or someone you know is in immediate danger of harm or suicide.
https://www2.hse.ie/wellbeing/mental-health/get-urgent-help.html
Phone: 999 or 112
18: Hse Child And Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
The HSE Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) is a specialist service for people under the age of 18 with mental health difficulties. These are difficulties that affect your thoughts, feelings and behaviours every day.
https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/camhs/
19: HSE Mental Health Information Line
The HSE Mental Health Information line is dedicated to providing information on supports & services in your area and how to access these.
https://www2.hse.ie/wellbeing/mental-health/yourmentalhealth-information-line.html
Phone: 1800 111 888
20: Irish Men’s Sheds Association
Support, resources & activities for men in Ireland.
https://menssheds.ie/
Phone: 01 891 6150
Email: info@menssheds.ie
21: Irish Refugee Council
Information, services and support for refugees in Ireland.
https://www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie/
Phone No: 01 764 5854
22: Child Line/ ISPCC
Twenty Four Hour support for children and young people up to the age of 18.
https://www.ispcc.ie/teenline/
Phone No: 1800 833 634
23: Jigsaw
Jigsaw provide support and information to make sure every young person in Ireland has somewhere to turn to and someone to talk to.
https://jigsaw.ie/
Phone No: 01 472 7010
Email: info@jigsaw.ie
24: LGBT Ireland
LGBT Ireland provide information and support options for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people in Ireland.
https://lgbt.ie/our-services/
Phone No: 01 6859280
25: Lifeline
Lifeline is the Northern Ireland crisis response helpline service for people who are experiencing distress or despair.
https://www.lifelinehelpline.info/page/contacting-
lifeline.html#:~:text=Who%20can%20contact%20Lifeline%3F,every%20day%20of%20the%20year.
Phone No: 0808 808 8000
26: Men’s Aid
Helpline for men experiencing domestic abuse
https://www.mensaid.ie/
Phone No: 01 554 3811
27: Mental Health Ireland
Information & resources for minding your mental health.
https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/get-support/covid19/
Phone No: 01 284 11 66
Email: info@mentalhealthireland.ie
28: MyMind
MyMind provide fast and easy access to counselling and psychotherapy in Dublin, Cork, and Limerick, as well as online.
https://mymind.org/register?servicetype=23
Phone No: 076 680 1060
Email: hq@mymind.org
29: National Office For Suicide Prevention
National Office for Suicide Prevention supports implementation of Irelands suicide prevention strategy and provides a national database of mental health services.
https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/nosp/
31: National Traveller Mental Health Network
Community led organisation to address Traveller mental health challenges and support members of the Traveller Community.
https://travellercounselling.ie/useful-links/national-traveller-mental-health-network/
Phone No: 01 679 6577
Email: info@itmtrav.ie
32: Parentline
Helpline for parents who need advice for any aspect of parenting.
https://www.parentline.ie/
Phone No: 1890 927 277
33: Pavee Point
Local community supports and information for members of the Traveller & Roma Community.
https://www.paveepoint.ie/
Phone No: 01 8780255
Email: info@pavee.ie
34: Peter McVerry Trust
Supports & services for people struggling with homelessnes
https://pmvtrust.ie/
Phone No: (01) 823 0776
Email: info@pmvtrust.ie
35: Pieta House
Pieta House provide a free, confidential counselling service to people who are in suicidal distress and those who engage in self-harm.
https://www.pieta.ie/
Phone No: 1800 247 247
Email: info@pieta.ie
36: PIPS
PIPS provide counselling and complementary therapies, home visits, one to one sessions, and support groups in Northern Ireland. PIPS can also provide support for families who have been touched by suicide throughout Northern Ireland.
https://pipscharity.com/
Phone No: 0800 088 6042
Email: info@pipscharity.com
37: 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.
https://www.rainbowsireland.ie/
Phone No: 01 4734175
Email: ask@rainbowsireland.com
38: Reachout
Reachout is an online youth mental health service which supports those going through a tough time, providing reliable information and support on anything which could affect someone’s mental health.
https://au.reachout.com/
Email: media@reachout.com.
39: Samaritans Ireland
Samaritans is a service that can be used either if your situation feels more urgent, or if you feel like all you need is a good chat. There are 20 branches of Samaritans in Ireland with volunteers ready to answer the phone if you feel overwhelmed.
https://www.samaritans.org/
Phone No: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.ie
40: SpunOut.ie
SpunOut.ie is Ireland’s youth information website created by young people. It provides young people with information they need to live active, happy and healthy lives.
https://spunout.ie/
41: St. Patricks Information & Support Line
Information & support for people (and their families/friends) experiencing a mental health challenge provided by Qualified Mental Health Nurses.
https://www.stpatricks.ie/mental-health
Phone No: 01 249 3333
Email: info@stpatsmail.com
42: Teenline Ireland
Teen-line Ireland provides a national non directive free phone and text service for teenagers.
https://www.idonate.ie/cause/teenline#:~:text=Teen%2DLine%20provide%20a%20free,text%20to%20our%20trained%20volunteers.
Phone No: 1800 833 634
43: 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.
https://turn2me.ie/
Phone No: 1800 247 247
Email:
44: Woman’s Aid
24/7 helpline for woman experiencing domestic abuse.
https://www.womensaid.ie/help/
Phone: 1800 341 900
45: YourMentalHealth.ie
YourMentalHealth.ie is a place to learn about mental health in Ireland, and how to support yourself and the people you love.
https://yourmentalhealth.ie/