If you need to talk to someone, below are a number of helplines you can contact for confidential non-judgemental support.
Most helplines can provide a listening service, give information and advice, provide emotional support or point you in the direction of other services. They are often free-phone services which are staffed by trained volunteers or employees.
If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide or self-harm, you should make contact immediately with one of the following:
Phone or go to your local doctor
Go to the Accident & Emergency department of the nearest hospital
Call 999
If you are concerned that you or a family member/friend have a mental health problem, you should seek the advice and support of your GP.
For Further Support Contact
The Samaritans
Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide. Every six seconds they respond to a call for help. They’re there 24/7, before, during and after a crisis and they make sure there’s always someone there, for anyone who needs someone.
Tel: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.ie
Aware
Depression & Bipolar Disorder Support
www.aware.ie
Tel: Freephone 1800 80 48 48 (available 7 days, 10am-10pm).
Email: supportmail@aware.ie
Jigsaw Kerry
It is a free, non-judgemental and confidential mental health support service for young people aged 12 – 25 living, working or studying in Co. Kerry. A parent or guardian must ring in for under 18s. We provide guidance and support for young people who are going through a difficult or distressing time. They also provide advice and guidance for anyone who is concerned about a young person in their life.
Tel: 066 7186785
Email: kerry@jigsaw.ie
Online text service available at jigsawonline.ie where clients can chat via text 24/7
Pieta House
28 Moyderwell, Cloon Beg, Tralee, Co. Kerry. V92 ADP1
Free counselling support to those with suicidal ideation, those who engage in self-harm, and those bereaved by suicide. Staff are fully qualified and provide a professional one-to-one therapeutic service.
Freephone: 1800 247 247
Text HELP to 51444 – if you are in a crisis
Call 0818 111 126 – to make an appointment with a therapist
Turn2me
They offer self-help, peer support and professional support through an online platform for those who are experiencing poor mental health.
www.turn2me.ie
Grow
Mental Health support and Recovery Organisation
Tel: 1890 474 474
Email: info@grow.ie
www.grow.ie
Bodywhys
Eating Disorders Associations of Ireland
www.bodywhys.ie
Email: alex@bodywhys.ie
01 2107906
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
List of registered Counsellors & Psychotherapists practicing in Ireland
www.iacp.ie
Tel: 01 230 3536
Shine
Supporting people effected by mental ill health and their families through information and education.
Childline
A 24 hour helpline for people under the age of 18 who need support.
www.childline.ie
Helpline: 1800 66 66 66
Freetext – 50101
LGBT Ireland
National support service for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people and their families and friends.
Helpline: 1890 929 539
info@lgbt.ie
www.lgbt.ie