GP​

A GP can offer support to anyone in crisis.

If possible, ask someone to come along with you.

Find a service near you:

GP or health centre - Find a GP - HSE.ie

Out-of-hours GP service - Find urgent and emergency care in Ireland - HSE.ie

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Samaritans

Samaritans’ services are available 24 hours a day for confidential, non-judgemental support.

Freephone 116 123  anytime, day or night.

Email jo@samaritans.ie

Visit www.samaritans.ie  for more information.

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Pieta

Pieta provides a range of suicide and self-harm prevention services.

Freephone 1800 247 247, anytime, day or night.

Text HELP to 51444 (standard message rates apply).

Visit www.pieta.ie  for more information.

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Text about it

A free text service available day or night – providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support for people going

through a mental health or emotional crisis.

Text HELLO to 50808, anytime day or night.

Visit www.textaboutit.ie  for more information.

 

ChildLine

Childline is a 24/7 free support service for children and young people up to and including those age 18 years of age.

Freephone 1800 66 66 66 anytime, day or night.

Text 50101.

Live chat at www.childline.ie

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YourMentalHealth.ie

Information on mental health services and supports is available on the HSE

Freephone 1800 111 888

website www.yourmentalhealth.ie Each county has its own suicide prevention and mental health supports and services.

 

Hospital and Emergency Services

If you or someone you know is at immediate risk of harm, go to or call the emergency department of your local general hospital. You can also contact Emergency Services at 112 or 999 anytime, day or night.

Website Find urgent and emergency care in Ireland - HSE.ie