Mental Health & Wellbeing Support
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Services to support you or your family’s mental health and wellbeing.
Getting Help with Your Mental Health
If you are struggling with your mental health, your GP (doctor) is usually the best place to start. They can discuss your concerns, provide advice, and refer you to specialist services if needed.
How to Access Mental Health Support
Step 1: Make an appointment with your GP.
Step 2: Talk openly about how you are feeling and any mental health concerns you may have.
Step 3: Follow any advice, referrals or appointments recommended by your GP.
Emergency or Urgent Support
If you feel at risk of harming yourself or someone else, or you need urgent help:
Call: 999 or 112 immediately
Samaritans: 116 123 (free, 24 hours a day)
Website: Samaritans Ireland
Attend: Your nearest Accident & Emergency (A&E) department
You do not have to face mental health difficulties alone. Support is available, and reaching out is an important first step.
Service Name
Aware
Service Description
Aware provides free and confidential support for people experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other mood-related mental health challenges. Services include a support line, peer support groups, self-care programmes, counselling, and support for families and carers.
Contact Details
Contact Aware directly for information, support, or to access their services.
Call: 1800 80 48 48 (Freephone) or 01 524 0360
Email: supportmail@aware.ie or info@aware.ie
Opening Hours: Vary by service
Website: Aware
Service Name
Pieta
Service Description
Pieta provides free and confidential support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, self-harm, or severe emotional distress. Support is available to individuals of all ages, as well as family members and those bereaved by suicide. Services include crisis support, therapy, bereavement counselling, and specialised support for LGBTQ+ young people.
Contact Details
If you need support, or are worried about someone else, contact Pieta directly.
Call: 1800 247 247 (24/7 Crisis Helpline)
Text: HELP to 51444
Therapy Services: 0818 111 126
Email: sblo.referrals@pieta.ie
Opening Hours: Crisis Helpline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Website: Pieta
Service Name
Jigsaw
Service Description
Jigsaw provides free and confidential mental health support for young people aged 12 to 25. Support is available online and through local services across Ireland, helping young people manage challenges such as stress, anxiety, low mood, relationships, and wellbeing. Jigsaw also provides advice and resources for parents, guardians, and professionals supporting young people.
Contact Details
Young people, parents, and professionals can contact Jigsaw directly for support, information, and advice.
Call: 01 472 7010
Email: info@jigsaw.ie
Opening Hours: Vary by service and location
Website: Jigsaw
Service Name
Shine
Service Description
Shine provides free and confidential support for people living with mental health difficulties, as well as their families, friends and supporters. Services include one-to-one support, recovery education programmes, family support, workplace wellbeing initiatives, and information to help people manage their mental health and wellbeing.
Contact Details
Contact Shine directly for support, information, or advice.
Call: 01 860 1610 or 086 040 7701
Email: info@shine.ie
Opening Hours: Vary by service
Website: Shine
Service Name
Text About It
Service Description
Text About It is a free, confidential, and anonymous text messaging service that provides support for anyone experiencing emotional distress, mental health difficulties, or simply needing someone to talk to. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, offering immediate support through text or WhatsApp.
Contact Details
Text About It can be accessed at any time for free and confidential support.
Text: HELLO to 50808
Alternative Text Number: HELLO to 086 1800 280 (for 48, An Post and Clear Mobile customers)
WhatsApp: Available through the website
Opening Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Website: Text About It
Service Name
Samaritans Ireland
Service Description
Samaritans Ireland provides free, confidential emotional support to anyone who is struggling to cope, feeling distressed, or experiencing thoughts of suicide. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone, and additional support is available by email and through local branches across Ireland.
Contact Details
You can contact Samaritans at any time if you need someone to listen.
Call: 116 123 (free from any phone, 24 hours a day)
Email: jo@samaritans.ie
Additional Contact Number: +353 1 671 0071
Opening Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Website: Samaritans Ireland
