External Supports

Local GP

https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/acute-hospitals-division/patient-care/emergency-care/

01 45 45 607 (weekdays 6—10pm, weekends/bank holidays 10am—6pm) 

116 123 (24 hours Freephone) 

1800 247 247 or Text HELP 51444 (standard rates apply).  
24 hours Freephone - if you or someone you know is in crisis experiencing suicidal ideation, engaging in self-harm, or have been bereaved by suicide. 

1800 80 48 48 (10am—10pm Freephone) 

999 or 112

GP Out Of Hours - Dublin (hse.ie)

https://www.pieta.ie/

Pieta provides a free, therapeutic approach to people who are in suicidal distress and those who engage in self-harm. Free 24 Hour Support. 

https://www.samaritans.org/ireland/samaritans-ireland/

Samaritans is the only 24 hr emotional support helpline in Ireland & a lifeline for those who feel they have nowhere else to go. 

Text TUDub to 50808

https://www.bodywhys.ie/

Bodywhys is the national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders.  It’s mission is also to ensure support, awareness and understanding of eating disorders among the wider community. Their services include: Support groups for people with an eating disorder. Support groups for family and friends of a person with an eating disorder. Bodywhys Connect – online support group for 18 year olds and older. Youth Connect – online, teen support group for 13 to 18 year olds. LoCall Helpline – 1890 200 444 – check the website for opening hours. Email support – alex@bodywhys.ie – with a response in 1-3 days.

https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/cspd/ncps/mental-health/eating-disorders/

https://www.teni.ie/

TENI is a non-profit organisation supporting the trans community in Ireland. TENI seeks to improve the situation and advance the rights and equality of trans people and their families. 

Bi+ Ireland - Bi+ Ireland

Bi+ Ireland aims to create a space where bi+ people can make friends, access peer support and reduce any isolation they may experience. We aim to increase the visibility and presence of bi+ people in Ireland and to create diverse, vibrant and welcoming communities. 

https://www.belongto.org/

BeLonG To Youth Services is the national organisation supporting LGBT+ young people in Ireland. Since 2003, they have worked with LGBT+ young people, between 14 and 23 years, to create a world where they are equal, safe, and valued in the diversity of their identities and experiences. 

https://lgbt.ie/

LGBT Ireland is a national organisation underpinned by localised knowledge and responses. Together with their network members, they provide support, training, and advocacy which aims to improve the lives of LGBT+ people across Ireland. 

http://www.dublinlesbianline.ie/organisations.html

Dublin Lesbian Line is a confidential support helpline, operated by a group of enthusiastic female-identified (LGBTQAI+) volunteers on Thursday nights from 6.30pm until 9pm. DLL are dedicated to providing rather excellent telephone support and online support to the LGBT+ community. 

http://www.gayswitchboard.ie/

Gay Switchboard Ireland provides a confidential telephone support service. Their friendly trained volunteers provide a safe space where listening, support, information and signposting are provided to all callers in a non- directive or judgmental way. 

https://www.facebook.com/GBWDeafLGBT/

Greenbow is a non-profit organisation run for the benefit of all Deaf/Hard of Hearing LGBT+ adults all over Ireland. They organise monthly events, educational workshops and other services. 

Home - Outcomers  

Outcomers is a social and befriending support group for LGBT+ people. Their drop-in centre provides a safe, social and relaxed environment for the LGBT+ community and is located in the centre of Dundalk town. It has been open since 1997. They offer some light refreshments and a chat. Free LGBT literature is available. 

LGBTQI Pavee Point

LGBT Pavee look to unite those of any age and gender who identify as being LGBT+, especially within the Travelling and Roma community by providing support for those questioning their sexuality.

https://www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie/

https://www.na-ireland.org/ 

https://www.drugs.ie/phone 

https://smartrecovery.ie/

Alanon – family members experiencing substance abuse difficulties  

Open Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 5:30 pm. Provides support, information, guidance and referral. Will not tell you what to do but will help you to consider the options open to you, with a particular focus on your needs in the situation. We will simply support you by talking through what’s happening, how it's impacting you and help you to name what outcome you want for the future) 1800 459 459  

HUGG – healing grief Suicide Bereavement Support Groups Ireland | HUGG Charity

https://www.pieta.ie/ - provide one-to-one suicide bereavement support 

https://turn2me.ie/

Free online counselling and online support groups for people over 18   

http://helplink.ie/counselling/helplinks-free-counselling-services-during-covid-19-crisis/

free counselling services, nationally and internationally (Irish abroad) online; 7 days a week, during the crisis: Free counselling for people laid off work by the COVID 19 crisis. Free counselling for people with addictions to gambling, alcohol and/or drugs. Free counselling for Irish returning home. Free counselling for Irish living abroad. 

clanwilliam.ie

Individual, couple and family therapy sessions online and phone. 

info@oasiscentre.ie

Registered charity providing donation-based counselling service, can be free if service user cannot afford it. Trainee psychotherapists do the therapy. Can be over zoom or telephone during covid or face to face after covid 

Freephone 1800 247 247 every day 24 hours a day. Text HELP to 51444 - standard message rates apply. Telephone and text-based support counselling for people who are suicidal or engaging in self-harm. 

LGBT+ helpline 1890 929 539 every day. Gender identity family support line 01 907 3707. Online instant messaging support 6.30pm to 10pm Monday to Thursday, 4pm to 10pm Friday and 4pm to 6pm Saturday and Sunday. 

What are the mental health services for over-18s? | Jigsaw

Provide information on counselling options for 18 -25 year olds. 

https://www.aware.ie/support/support-groups/

Mental health service. Offers peer and support groups face to face and via zoom and phone, CBT groups, freecall phone, text service, email service and information about depression. Offers mental health programs in the areas of stress, resilience, sleep and covid-19. Meetings run for 60 minutes with a max of 10 participants. Aim to respond within 24 hours. 

Dublin Counselling & Therapy Centre – Helping People Everyday (dctc.ie)  

Contact - The Village Counselling Service 

Low cost counselling and psychotherapy service Ireland (tivoliinstitute.com)

Turning Point Institute – Counselling / Psychotherapy

54 Clontarf Road, Dublin 3. Tel: 018332733 

56 Aungier Street, Dublin 2  Tel: 014754673 

Service is for adults and offers one to one non-directive counselling.  Support for Bereavement, Martial/Relationship Difficulties, Anxiety, Stress, Low Self-Esteem, Depression 

16 Prospect rd. Glasnevin, Dublin 9. 

01 830 2358 mymind.org