Republic of Ireland
If you are in an emergency, please call 112 or 999. If it is too dangerous to speak, stay on the line.
If you need specific support, please contact:
Gender-Based Violence and Mental Health Support
Rape Crisis Ireland
If you are concerned about your child who has been subjected to sexual violence, Rape Crisis Ireland can support you.
Visit: rapecrisisireland.ie
Call: 1800 778888
(24/7)
Resources are available here.
Women’s Aid Ireland
If you are concerned about your child who has been subjected to domestic abuse, Women’s Aid can support and provide guidance to family members and friends.
Visit: womensaid.ie
Call: 1800 341 900
(24/7)
Resources are available here.
Men’s Aid Ireland
Offers help for family and friends of male victims of abuse.
Visit: mensaid.ie
Call: 01 554 3811
Email: hello@mensaid.ie
(Mon - Fri, 09.00 - 17.00)
Resources are available here.
LGBT Ireland
Supports LGBTQ+ people who have been subjected to abuse. Offers support and information for family members and friends.
Visit: lgbt.ie
Online chat available via the website.
(Mon-Thurs, 18.30 - 22.00., Friday - 16.00 - 22.00, Sat & Sun, 16.00-18.00)
Resources are available here.
Pieta
Confidential support for those experiencing suicidal thoughts, engage in self harm, and have been bereaved by suicide in Ireland.
Visit: pieta.ie
Call: 1800 247 247
Text: “HELP” to 51444
(24/7)
Resources are available here.
Parentline
Offers support, information and guidance for parents.
Visit: parentline.ie
Call: 01 873 3500
(Mon-Thurs, 10.00-21.00., Fri-10.00-19.00)
Resources are available here.
Samaritans
Support for a wide-range of worries including mental health and suicide.
Visit: samaritans.org
Call: 116 123
(24/7)
Resources are available here.
One Family
Helpline for people parenting alone, sharing parenting, and for those separating.
Visit: onefamily.ie
Call: 01 662 9212
Email: info@onefamily.ie
(Mon-Fri, 10.00-15.00)
Please note that you can email at anytime, and a response will be received as soon as possible (aim to respond within 48 hours)
Resources are available here.
Text About It
Confidential text service support for mental health and wellbeing in Ireland
Visit: textaboutit.ie
Text: 086 1800 280
Whatsapp is also available.
(24/7)
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