I’m always here to listen and to help in whatever way I can, but I’m not a medical professional and I’m not equipped to support someone in a mental health crisis. If you or someone you care about is struggling, please know that support is available and you’re not alone—reach out to one of the support lines or mental health services listed below whenever you feel ready.
Support lines
- Emergency services: 999 or 112 for immediate danger or if someone may be at risk of harm.
- Samaritans: 116 123, available 24/7 for confidential, non-judgmental emotional support.
- Pieta: 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444, available 24/7 for people experiencing suicidal thoughts or self-harm.
- Text About It / 50808: Text HELLO to 50808 for free, anonymous 24/7 text support.
- HSE YourMentalHealth Information Line: 1800 111 888, for information about mental health supports and services in Ireland.
- Childline: 1800 66 66 66, a 24-hour support line for children and young people.
- National LGBT+ Helpline: 1800 929 539, for emotional support for LGBT+ people.
- Women’s Aid: 1800 341 900, for women affected by domestic abuse.
- SeniorLine: 1800 80 45 91 or 1850 440 444, a confidential listening service for older people.
- Alzheimer Society of Ireland helpline: 1800 341 341, for people affected by dementia and their families.
Mental health services
- Jigsaw: Mental health support for young people aged 12 to 25.
- HSE Primary Care Psychology Services: Support for a range of mental health concerns through local HSE services.
- GP / family doctor: A good first point of contact for mental health concerns and referrals.
- CAMHS: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services for under-18s with more complex needs.
- AWARE: Support, education, and groups for people experiencing depression or bipolar disorder.
- Aware Support Line: 1800 80 48 48 for information and support relating to depression.
- Mental Health Ireland: Information, resources, and support signposting.