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Support Services – Useful Information & Contact Details

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.

General

Citizens Information

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


Abuse/Domestic Violence

Women's Aid

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

Men's Aid is a dedicated national service offering support to men who are experiencing domestic violence.
Call 01 554 3811
www.mensaid.ie

National Sexual Violence Helpline

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


Addiction

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

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

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/

HSE Drugs & Alcohol Helpline

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

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

GamblingCare.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


Alzheimer’s and Dementia

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

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

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


Bereavement/Miscarriage

Irish Hospice Foundation Bereavement Helpline

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 (Suicide Bereavement)

HUGG provides support groups and telephone support for people who have been bereaved by suicide.
www.hugg.ie

The Miscarriage Association of Ireland

The Miscarriage Association of Ireland offers telephone and email support to parents bereaved through miscarriage.
www.miscarriage.ie

Pregnancy & Infant Loss Ireland

Pregnancy & Infant Loss Ireland provides a detailed list of supports available to parents bereaved through pregnancy loss and perinatal death.
www.pregnancyandinfantloss.ie


Debt/Personal Finances

Money Advice & Budgeting Service (MABS)

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

St. Vincent de Paul (SVP)

SVP is a Christian voluntary organisation that works with people experiencing poverty and disadvantage.
Call 01 884 8200
www.svp.ie


Disability

Enable Ireland

Enable Ireland provides services to children and adults with disabilities and their families.
Call 01 872 71 55
www.enableireland.ie


Eating Disorders

Bodywhys

Bodywhys is a national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders.
Call 01 872 71 55
www.bodywhys.ie


Family Support

One Family

One Family is a helpline for people parenting alone, sharing parenting and for those separating.
Call 0818 662 212
www.onefamily.ie

Parent Line

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

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

Barnardos provides services for children, families and communities to transform the lives of vulnerable children.
Call 01 453 03 55
www.barnardos.ie


Gender and Sexual Identity

LGBT Ireland

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

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


Homelessness/Housing

Focus Ireland

Focus Ireland provides advice, information and advocacy to people who are affected by homelessness.
Call 01 881 5900

Threshold

Threshold is a national housing charity providing free, independent, and confidential advice and support to renters.
Call 1800 454 454


Mental Health

SpunOut.ie

Spun Out is Ireland's youth information website created by young people, for young people.
www.spunout.ie

TextAboutIt.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

HSE

The HSE provides a helpline and website offering information and advice about mental health and wellbeing.
Call 1800 111 888
www.yourmentalhealth.ie

Grow

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

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

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

Turn2me.ie offers online mental health support via video chat or instant message.
www.turn2me.ie


Online Safety

Web Wise

Webwise.ie provides free information, advice, and education resources for teens, parents and teachers regarding online safety.
www.webwise.ie


Sexual Health

SexualWellbeing.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 Unplanned Pregnancy Helpline

MyOptions is a HSE-run free helpline providing a range of supports for dealing with an unplanned pregnancy.
Call 1800 828 010


Sexual Violence/Abuse

National Sexual Violence Helpline

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 Network Ireland

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

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


Suicide & Self Harm

Samaritans

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

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


Traveller Support

Traveller Counselling Service

The Traveller Counselling Service provides a culturally Inclusive counselling service to members of the Traveller community.
Call 01 868 57 61
www.travellercounselling.ie


Young Persons’ Support

Crime Victims Helpline

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


Young Persons’ Support

Childline

Childline provides a confidential support ine for children and young people in Ireland.
Call 1800 66 66 66
www.childline.ie

SpunOut.ie

Spun Out is Ireland’s youth information website created by young people, for young people.
www.spunout.ie

TextAboutIt.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 (LGBTI+ Youth Support)

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

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

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

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 and Victimisation Support

Crime Victims Helpline

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

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

Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) , is a helpline offering free legal advice.
Phone: 01 906 1010
www.flac.ie

Ruhama

Ruhama works with women affected by prostitution and other forms of commercial sexual exploitation.
Phone: 01 836 0292 
www.ruhama.ie