Therapeutic & Crisis Support

 

If you need to speak to someone urgently you can contact any of the following organisations who can help you.

 

Please note:

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.

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50808 is a free, anonymous, 24/7 messaging service providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support. 50808 provides a safe space where you’re listened to by a trained Volunteer. You’ll message back and forth, only sharing what you feel comfortable with, until you both feel you are now in a calm, safe place.

 

Samaritans

Samaritans provide fully confidential and non judgemental emotional support 24 hours a day, every day by phone and email.

Freecall: 116123

Email: jo@samaritans.org

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Aware

Aware provides information, education and support for people who experience depression or bipolar disorder, and their relatives.

Support line 1800 80 48 48

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Pieta House

Pieta House provide a free, confidential counselling service to people who are in suicidal distress and those who engage in self-harm.

Call 1800 247 247

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Jigsaw

Jigsaw provide support and information to make sure every young person in Ireland has somewhere to turn to and someone to talk to.

Infoline 021 245 2500

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Childline

Childline is a 24/7 helpline for children and young people in distress. Childline is open every day and is for all children and young people up to the age of 18 in Ireland.

Tel: 01 234 2000

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Mental Health Ireland

Mental Health Ireland have a more exhaustive list of support services available on their website, including more, specialist services which you can find here: Get Support