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)
To access resources, please select the following link: Resources for Supporters - Rape Crisis Ireland
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)
To access resources, please select the following link: Parenting-after-domestic-violence-abuse-COPE-Galway-booklet.pdf
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)
To access resources, please select the following link: FAQ - Men’s Aid
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)
Pieta
Confidential and free support for anyone in Ireland who is in suicidal distress, engaging in self-harm, or bereaved by suicide, regardless of age, gender, background, or circumstance. Pieta also offers support to friends and family who are concerned for someone at risk. No referrals are necessary.
Visit: pieta.ie
Call: 1800 247 247
Text: “HELP” to 51444
(24/7)
To access resources, please select the following link: Pieta | Signs of Suicide
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)
To access resources, please select the following link: Parentline Help System Archives - Parentline - Helpline for Parents.
Samaritans
Support for a wide-range of worries including mental health and suicide.
Visit: samaritans.org
(Please select your location as Ireland)
Call: 116 123
(24/7)
To access resources, please select the following link: If you’re worried about someone else | Samaritans
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)
To access resources, please select the following link: Helpline | One Family
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)
For more support services, please select the following link: Support Organisations & Contacts - Barnardos
