This is a list of organisations that can help people deal with a range of issues. If you have been affected by an issue highlighted in a CSO release or if you're looking for advice or support, the following organisations may be able to help.
Citizens Information provides free information and advice on a range of issues including health, social welfare, money & tax, education & training, and consumer & employment rights.
Call 0818 07 4000
www.citizensinformation.ie
Women's Aid provides direct support services and information to women experiencing male violence and abuse.
Call 1800 341 900
www.womensaid.ie
Men's Aid is a dedicated national service offering support to men who are experiencing domestic violence.
Call 01 554 3811
www.mensaid.ie
The National Sexual Violence Freephone Helpline is run by the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre and offers support and information to victims of sexual assault.
Call 1800 778 888
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other in order to solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Call 01 842 0700
www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie
Al-Anon offers understanding and support for families and friends of problem drinkers in an anonymous environment.
Call 01 873 26 99
www.al-anonuk.org.uk
Drugs.ie provides information on drugs and alcohol for both teens and parents along with links to services such as treatment and rehabilitation.
www.drugs.ie/
The HSE Drugs & Alcohol Helpline provides a free, confidential service where concerns about drugs or alcohol can be discussed.
Call 1800 459 459
Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences in order to help each other solve the problems of compulsive gambling.
Call 01 872 1133
www.gamblersanonymous.ie
Gambling Care provides advice, advocacy, and referrals to current support services to help people at all stages of the addiction process.
Call 1800 936 725
www.gamblingcare.ie
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is the leading dementia-specific service provider in Ireland, providing dementia-specific services and supports and advocating for the rights and needs of all people living with dementia and their carers.
Call 1800 341 341
www.alzheimer.ie
Engaging Dementia provides training and resources for those who care for people with dementia in residential care, day centres, hospitals or the family home.
Call 01 260 8138
www.engagingdementia.ie
The Irish Hospice Foundation Bereavement Helpline provides a confidential space for people to speak about their experience or to ask questions relating to the death of someone they cared about.
Call 1800 80 70 77
www.hospicefoundation.ie
HUGG provides support groups and telephone support for people who have been bereaved by suicide.
www.hugg.ie
The Miscarriage Association of Ireland offers telephone and email support to parents bereaved through miscarriage.
www.miscarriage.ie
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Ireland provides a detailed list of supports available to parents bereaved through pregnancy loss and perinatal death.
www.pregnancyandinfantloss.ie
MABS is the state’s free, confidential, and independent money advice service, guiding people through dealing with problem debt.
Call 0818 07 2000
www.mabs.ie
SVP is a Christian voluntary organisation that works with people experiencing poverty and disadvantage.
Call 01 884 8200
www.svp.ie
Enable Ireland provides services to children and adults with disabilities and their families.
Call 01 872 71 55
www.enableireland.ie
Bodywhys is a national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders.
Call 01 872 71 55
www.bodywhys.ie
One Family is a helpline for people parenting alone, sharing parenting and for those separating.
Call 0818 662 212
www.onefamily.ie
Parent Line provides a confidential helpline for parents and guardians, providing support, guidance and information on all aspects of being a parent.
Call 01 873 35 00
www.parentline.ie
Tusla is Ireland’s Child & Family Agency, providing a range of services to support children and families.
Call 01 771 85 00
www.tusla.ie
Barnardos provides services for children, families and communities to transform the lives of vulnerable children.
Call 01 453 03 55
www.barnardos.ie
LGBT Helpline provides support by phone or online through an instant messaging service or by attending peer support groups.
Call 1800 929 539
www.lgbt.ie
TENI offers a range of support services and provides information that aims to increase the well-being of trans people and their families.
Call 01 907 37 07
www.teni.ie
Focus Ireland provides advice, information and advocacy to people who are affected by homelessness.
Call 01 881 5900
Threshold is a national housing charity providing free, independent, and confidential advice and support to renters.
Call 1800 454 454
Spun Out is Ireland's youth information website created by young people, for young people.
www.spunout.ie
Text About It is a free, anonymous, 24/7 messaging service providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support for mental health and wellbeing.
Text HELLO to 50808
www.textaboutit.ie
The HSE provides a helpline and website offering information and advice about mental health and wellbeing.
Call 1800 111 888
www.yourmentalhealth.ie
Grow is a community of people drawn together by first-hand experiences of mental health challenges, offering practical ways of helping each other recover from mental health challenges or life struggles.
Call 1890 474 474
www.grow.ie
Aware is the national mental health organisation providing free support, education and information to those impacted by depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions.
Call 1800 80 48 48
www.aware.ie
Shine provides a range of services to support individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges, as well as their families.
Call 01 860 16 10
www.shine.ie
Turn2me.ie offers online mental health support via video chat or instant message.
www.turn2me.ie
Webwise.ie provides free information, advice, and education resources for teens, parents and teachers regarding online safety.
www.webwise.ie
Sexualwellbeing.ie is a website run by the HSE that includes details on vaccinations, contraception, STIs, unplanned pregnancy, consent and more.
www.sexualwellbeing.ie
MyOptions is a HSE-run free helpline providing a range of supports for dealing with an unplanned pregnancy.
Call 1800 828 010
The National Sexual Violence Freephone Helpline is run by the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre and offers support and information to victims of sexual assault.
Call 1800 778 888
Rape Crisis Ireland is a specialist information and resource centre on rape and all forms of sexual violence.
Call 091 563 676
www.rcni.ie
CARI provides therapy for children and young people who have been affected by child sexual abuse. CARI also provide information, support and counselling to non-abusing parents, carers and siblings.
Call 0818 924 567
www.cari.ie
Samaritans offers support to anyone who is experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those who have thoughts of suicide and want someone to talk to.
Call 116 123
www.www.samaritans.org/ireland/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan
Pieta House offers a specialised treatment programme for people who have suicidal ideation or who participate in self-harming behaviours.
Call 1800 247 247
www.pieta.ie
The Traveller Counselling Service provides a culturally Inclusive counselling service to members of the Traveller community.
Call 01 868 57 61
www.travellercounselling.ie
The Crime Victims Helpline is a national support service for victims of crime in Ireland, providing information about your rights and guiding you to local or specialist victim support services.
Call 116 006
www.crimevictimshelpline.ie
Childline provides a confidential support ine for children and young people in Ireland.
Call 1800 66 66 66
www.childline.ie
Spun Out is Ireland’s youth information website created by young people, for young people.
www.spunout.ie
Text About It is a free, anonymous, 24/7 messaging service providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support for mental health and wellbeing.
Text HELLO to 50808
www.TextAboutIt.ie
BeLongTo provides support, information and groups for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI+) young people in Ireland, their parents and carers, and other professionals.
www.belongto.org
Jigsaw provides mental health advice and support for young people aged 12 to 25 years old, and for parents or concerned adults.
www.jigsaw.ie
Teenline is a national active listening service for children and young people up to the age of 18 in Ireland.
Call 1800 833 634
www.ispcc.ie/teenline
CARI provides therapy for children and young people who have been affected by child sexual abuse. CARI also provide information, support and counselling to non-abusing parents, carers and siblings.
Call 0818 924 567
www.cari.ie
Crime Victims Helpline - provides free support and information for anyone who has been impacted by crime, regardless of the nature of the crime. They also provide information and guidance to professionals who are working with victims of crime.
Text: 085 133 7711
Phone: 116 006
www.crimevictimshelpline.ie
Fraudsmart.ie raises awareness of financial scams and provides tips on how to avoid scams.
Phone: 01 671 5311
www.fraudsmart.ie
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) , is a helpline offering free legal advice.
Phone: 01 906 1010
www.flac.ie
Ruhama works with women affected by prostitution and other forms of commercial sexual exploitation.
Phone: 01 836 0292
www.ruhama.ie