NEED HELP?

If you, or someone you know, is in crisis now and need someone to talk to:

• Contact Samaritans on 1850 609090 (Republic of Ireland) or 08457 909090 (UK including Northern Ireland)
• Contact your local doctor, listed under 'General Practitioners' in the Golden Pages or visit www.icgp.ie
• Go to, or contact, the Accident and Emergency Department of your nearest general hospital

Voluntary Support Services

Note: This is not a comprehensive list of voluntary support services. Local HSE Health Offices will be able to provide a more detailed guide to support services available in each region.

• Aware Defeat Depression
  
  72, Lower Leeson Street
  Dublin 2.
  Office: 01-6617211
  Helpline: 1890 303 302
  (7 days from 10am - 10pm) www.aware.ie
  info@aware.ie
  Providing support and assistance to that section of society whose lives are affected by depression.
  
• Barnardos
  
  Christchurch Square
  Dublin 8.
  Office: 01-4549699
  Callsave: 1850 222 300
  www.barnardos.ie
  info@barnardos.ie
  Committed to the best interests of children and young people in Ireland, promoting and respecting their rights.
  
• GROW in Ireland
  
  Ormonde Home
  Barrack Street
  Kilkenny
  Infoline: 1890 474 474
  www.grow.ie
  info@grow.ie
  
  Grow is a mental health organisation which helps people who have suffered, or are suffering, from mental health problems.
  
• Mental Health Ireland
  
  Mensana House
  6 Adelaide Street
  Dun Laoighre
  Co. Dublin.
  Office: 01-2841166
  www.mentalhealthireland.ie
  information@mentalhealthireland.ie
  
  Providing help to those who are mentally ill and promoting positive mental health..
  
• Samaritans
  
  Helpline : 1850 609090
  www.samaritans.org
  jo@samaritans.org
  
  Providing befriending 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to those passing through personal crisis..
  
• Bodywhys
  
  PO Box 105
  Blackrock
  Co. Dublin
  Office: 01-2835126
  LoCall Helpline: 1890 200 444
  www.bodywhys.ie
  info@bodywhys.ie
  alex@bodywhys.ie (Support)
  
  (see website or call the office for Helpline opening hours)
  Providing help, support and understanding for people affected by eating disorders..
  
• Schizophrenia Ireland
  
  38 Blessington Street
  Dublin 7
  Office: 01 8601620
  Helpline :1890 621 631
  (Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm)
  www.sirl.ie
  info@sirl.ie
  Dedicated to upholding the rights and addressing the needs of all those affected by schizophrenia and related illnesses..
  
• Console
  
  All Hallows College
  Drumcondra
  Dublin 9
  Office:01-8574300
  Helpline: 1800 201 890
  www.console.ie
  info@console.ie
  Providing support to those bereaved by suicide..
  
• Living Links
  
  McDonagh House
  Dublin Road
  Nenagh
  Co. Tipperary
  Phone: 087-9693021
  www.livinglinks.ie
  Trained volunteers offer confidential, practical support and advice to families who have experienced a death by suicide in a number of counties.