National Organisations
Samaritans
Providing Non Judgemental Confidential Emotional Support
Samaritans are available round the clock, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
You don’t have to be suicidal to call them.
CALL any time you like, in your own way, and off the record – about whatever’s getting to you.
Need help? Call them free any time, from any phone on 116 123
Pieta House
Preventing Suicide & Self Harm – Bereavement Counselling
Pieta House is a non-profit organisation providing a specialised treatment programme for people who have suicidal ideation or who participate in self-harming behaviors.
Pieta House now operates the Suicide Bereavement Counselling centres that had previously been operated by Console
Contact: 1800 247 247
Text: HELP to 51444
Aware
Your Supporting Light Through Depression
Aware provides support & information for people who experience depression or bipolar disorder and their concerned loved ones.
Contact – Lo-call 1800 80 48 48
Online Support Groups
Support & Self Care Groups – Depression Support – Aware
Grow
Nurturing Your Mental Health Growth
GROW’s mission is to nurture mental health, personal growth, prevention, and full recovery from all kinds of mental illness.
Contact – LO-call 0818 474 474
Grow provide in person and on-line support meetings.
Join a Support Group | Grow Mental Health
Recovery
Recovery Self Help Method, Ireland is an HSE-funded, charity that provides a specialised form of cognitive-behavioural training to its members.
Contact – 01 626 0775
Find a meeting here.
Recovery Self Help Method Ireland (recoveryireland.ie)
Shine
Supporting People Affected By Mental Ill Health
Shine is the national organisation dedicated to upholding the rights and addressing the needs of all those affected by mental ill health, through the promotion and provision of high-quality services and working to ensure the continual enhancement of the quality of life of the people it serves.
Contact: 01 860 1610 and 086 040 7701
Bodywhys
Supporting People Affected By Eating Disorders
Bodywhys provide support, awareness and understanding of eating disorders amongst the wider community as well as advocating for the rights and healthcare needs of people affected by eating disorders.
Contact: 01 210 7906
Email alex@bodywhys.ie
Alzheimer’s Society Of Ireland
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is the leading dementia specific service provider in Ireland.
Contact: Freephone 1 800 341 341
Teenline
Teen Line are available if you need someone to talk to. All calls are confidential and they can’t see your number and you don’t have to give them your name or location. It is safe and secure.
Contact: Freephone 1 800 833 634
Text: TEEN to 50015
Spun Out
SpunOut.ie is Ireland’s youth website created by young people for young people that promotes general wellbeing and healthy living among people aged 16-25.
Contact: 01 675 3554
Email: info@spunout.ie
Child Line
Childline Online is for young people up to the age of 18 if you need to chat.
If you have been affected by bullying you may access support by
Text: Text the word BULLY to 50101
Text: Text the word TALK to 50101.
These services are available from 10am to 4am every day.
Mental Health Ireland
Mental Health Ireland provide a complete guide to mental health problems, topical issues and treatment options.
Health Services Executive (HSE)
The HSE provide a wealth of information on their website which include their Little Things Campaign.
Little Things is a positive mental health campaign created by the HSE’s Mental Health and Communications Divisions and 32 partner organisations. One of the strategic priorities of the Mental Health division is to promote positive mental health and to reduce the loss of life through suicide.
The campaign focuses on sharing evidence-based, simple and powerful day-to-day steps – little things that we can all do to protect our own mental health, and support the people we care about.
Mind UK
Mind UK provide an extensive collection of information about mental health and related topics. Mind is a national UK charity with many regional branches.
Recovery International
Recovery International will be the world’s premier provider of self-help training for mental health and wellness available to anyone, anywhere, anytime.
The mission of Recovery International is to use the cognitive-behavioral, peer-to-peer, self-help training system developed by Abraham Low, MD, to help individuals gain skills to lead more peaceful and productive lives.
Rethink.Org - London
As a leading charity provider of mental health services in England, people living with mental illness, and those who care for them, are at the heart of everything we do. They shape our expert advice, information, and around 90 services – everything from housing to community-based services. And they drive our campaigning to change the law and tackle discrimination. Together, we run over 130 local groups which provide vital peer support in the community.
Suicide Or Survive
Counselling & Training Centre
Suicide Or Survive – Counselling & Training.
Phone 01 272 2158
C.A.R.I. - Children at risk in Ireland Helpline
C.A.R.I. Offers support and advice for children and teenagers who are affected by sexual abuse.
Phone: 01 830 8529
Email: hello@cari.ie