Mental Health Support Services
Below is a list of some of the services available to help support good mental health and wellbeing.
For more resources, information, or guidance around mental health please visit the HSE
Your mental health and Mental Health Irelands websites.
If you need someone to talk to, please contact the Samaritans, they are waiting to take your call.
Text HELLO to 50808
Start a conversation, 50808 is anonymous, free, and here for you 24/7.
Childline
Childline provides free listening services to children and young people up to the age of 18.
The Childline helpline is open 24 hours every day.
You can contact Childline by:
Online chat
Freephone 1800 666 666
Texting the word "Talk" to 50101
Bodywhys
A range of services (helpline, support groups, online groups, email, and family programmes) for adults and young people with eating disorders and their families.
Contact alex@bodywhys.ie for support.
Turn2me
They offer self-help, peer support and professional support through an online platform for those who are experiencing poor mental health.
Grow
Support group for adults with mental health problems.
Helpline: 1890 474 474
Reachout provides a web-based service that helps young people get through tough times by providing useful information on mental health and related issues. It also signposts them to formal and informal support.
www.youth.ie/project-item/reachout
SpunOut.ie
Ireland’s youth information website was created by young people, for young people.
Get anonymous support 24/7 with our text message support service
Connect with a trained volunteer who will listen to you, and help you to move forward feeling better.
Text SPUNOUT to 50808
Shine
Support for people affected by mental ill-health.
Phone: 01 860 1620
Mental Health Ireland
Information and support for people who experience mental health difficulties.
Contact info@mentalhealthireland.ie
Information line 01 284 1166 from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Aware
Depression Support & Education Services
Helpline: 1800 80 48 48
Suicide or Survive
Irish charity focused on breaking down the stigma associated with mental health issues and ensuring that those affected have access to quality recovery services that are right for the individual. We are working to build a society where people embrace their mental health wellness and those with difficulties are treated with dignity and respect and experience a service that offers them hope, a safe place and a positive future.
Helpline: 1890 577 577
Jigsaw is a national centre for youth mental health. They focus on intervening early to support the mental health of those aged 12 to 25 years of age.
Jigsaw operates 13 services in communities across Ireland. They offer a place you can visit for free with confidential support from trained mental health professionals.
BeLonG To Youth Services is the national organisation supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI+) young people between 14 and 23 years in Ireland.
Services include:
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support groups for young people and parents
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informal one-on-one chat service
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professional counselling
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drugs and alcohol support service
The services are confidential, free of charge and welcoming to all young people.
Reachout provides a web-based service that helps young people get through tough times by providing useful information on mental health and related issues. It also signposts them to formal and informal supports.
www.youth.ie/project-item/reachout
Exchange House Ireland National Traveller Mental Health Service
Exchange House Ireland National Travellers Service is the largest Traveller specific front line service provider in the country.
Phone: 01 8721094
https://exchangehouse.ie/services.php
Traveller Counselling Service
Online counselling to members of the Traveller community who need support during this time.
Suicide or Survive
Irish charity focused on breaking down the stigma associated with mental health issues and ensuring that those affected have access to quality recovery services that are right for the individual. We are working to build a society where people embrace their mental health wellness and those with difficulties are treated with dignity and respect and experience a service that offers them hope, a safe place and a positive future.
Helpline: 1890 577 577
Pieta House
Free therapeutic support to people who are in suicidal distress and those who engage in self-harm.
Helpline: 1800 247 247
www.pieta.ie
ALONE
Support for older people
Phone 0818 222 024 8 am to 8 pm everyday
www. alone.ie
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
Information and emotional support and information on supports and services.
Freephone 1800 341 341 Monday to Friday 10 am to 5 pm, and Saturday 10 am to 4 pm
www.alzheimer.ie
The Dementia Resource Hub
Providing sign-posting information and online resources for people with dementia, families, and carers.
www.understandtogether.ie
Seniorline
Confidential listening service for older people, provided by trained older volunteers.
Call 1800 804 591 from 10 am to 10 pm every day.
Women’s Aid
Confidential information, support and understanding for women who are being abused by current or former boyfriends, partners, or husbands.
Helpline: 1800341900
www.womensaid.ie
Men's Health Forum
The Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) is a charitable organisation that seeks to promote all aspects of the health and well-being of men and boys on the island of Ireland through research, education, training, health initiatives, networking and awareness-raising.
Men's Shed
The Irish Men’s Sheds Association supports Men's Sheds throughout Ireland; you will find Information on your local Men's Shed at the following web address.
Farming Resilience
The IFA has teamed up with Mental Health Ireland and Teagasc to develop a Farming Resilience programme to help farmers develop resilience in overcoming serious setbacks in life and business.
www.mentalhealthireland.ie/your-mental-health/farming-resilience/