support links
Irish Advocacy Network
provides a peer advocacy service for individuals with mental health difficulties.
Call: 047 38918
National Service User Executive (NSUE)
was established so that service users of the Mental Health Service, and their carers / family members are involved in all aspects of Mental Health Service Provision.
Tel: 085 121 2386 or Tel: 085 121 2399
DrinkAware.ie
aims to promote awareness on issues related to alcohol consumption.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
helps its members, through mutual support, to achieve and maintain sobriety. Provides information on accessing local AA groups.
Tel: 01 8420700
Al-Anon & Alateen
provides support for relatives and friends of problem drinkers. Alateen offers support specifically for children of problem drinkers. Provides information on local Al-Anon and Alateen groups.
Tel: 01 8732699
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
is a national organisation providing support and services to those affected by Alzheimers disease or dementia and their carers.
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Helpline: 1800 341341
Bereavement
There are a range of bereavement, counselling and support services in Ireland. Please check the websites for further details.
(Children)
Barnardos
is an independent charity for children. They provide supportive services, and work with children and families in the community. They provides information on services available in your region.
Childline
was established by the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC). The website provides information on a broad range of topics which are relevant for children of any age up to 18 years. Childline supports children and adolescents – they provide a 24-hour telephone service, and an online and mobile phone texting service.
Citizens Information
is an Irish eGovernment website which provides information about relevant social issues for members of the public (eg: Social Welfare Payments; Birth, Family & Relationships; Employment; Health; Money & Tax, and Housing).
Deafhear
(formerly the National Association for Deaf People) promotes the welfare of deaf people and their families. They have a national network of resource centres which provide a range of accessible services to deaf and hard of hearing people and their families.
Domestic Violence (Female Victims)
Safe Ireland provides information for female victims of domestic abuse and their children. They provide information on how to access women’s refuge centres and emergency accommodation nationwide.
Cosc
National Office for Prevention of Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence. They provide relevant information and support for those affected by violence, and includes information on services in your local area.
Women’s Aid
provides confidential support and information for women and children affected by domestic violence. Includes information on services in your local area.
(Male Victims)
AMEN
provides a support service and information for male victims of domestic abuse and their children.
MEND
is a group programme, based in the South East of Ireland which aims to help men to overcome their violent or abusive behaviour towards their partners and loved ones.
(Drugs)
Drugs.ie
A comprehensive website on issues relating to drugs and alcohol. Provides information on different types of drugs, legal issues and accessing appropriate help and support in your local area.
Narcotics Anonymous
works to help those affected by drugs to overcome their drug addiction. Provides information on support groups in your local area.
(Eating Disorders)
Bodywhys
provides support for individuals affected by eating disorders. Support groups for family members and carers are also available.
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Call: 01 283 4963 Helpline: 1890 200 444
(Emotional Distress)
Samaritans
provides confidential and emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
Call: 1850 60 90 90
Gay & Lesbian Equality Network (GLEN)
GLEN
works to achieve full equality and inclusion for lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people in Ireland, and protection from all forms of discrimination.
Gambling
Gamblers Anonymous
is a fellowship of men and women who support one another to overcome their gambling problem. Provides information on support groups in your region
Call: 01 872 1133
(Health Issues)
Irish Health
provides a comprehensive online source of medical and healthcare information as well as the latest health news.
Health Promotion Unit
raises awareness of lifestyle topics. Publications can be ordered online.
(Housing Issues)
Threshold
provides free and confidential information and advice on housing, primarily private rented housing.
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Focus Ireland
aims to provide housing for homeless people, and advocates on their behalf.
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(Mental Health)
Aware
is a national voluntary organisation which supports people with depression. Provides information on depression and support groups in your community.
Helpline: 1890 303 302
GROW
aims to help people affected by mental health to work towards recovery. Includes information on support groups in your area.
Call: 1890 974 474
Mental Health Ireland
is a national voluntary organisation which aims to actively support persons with mental illness, their families and their carers.
Call: 01 2841166
SHINE
(formerly Schizophrenia Ireland) provides support for people affected by enduring Mental Illness including, but not exclusively Schizophrenia, Schizo-affective Disorder and Bi- polar Disorder.
(Money Issues)
Money Advice & Budgeting Service
provides a free and confidential service for people with debt and money management problems. The website includes information on Managing Money, Budgeting, Overcoming Debt, and information leaflets on relevant topics. Also includes information on accessing MABS centres in your local area.
Its Your Money
website was established by the Financial Regulator to educate and inform the public (without using financial jargon) about the following topics: Banking, Mortgages, Pensions, Budgeting, Life Insurance and Personal Loans.
(Parenting)
Parentline
offers a listening ear, support, guidance and information on all aspects of being a parent.
Call: 1890 927 277
Treoir
National Federation on Services for Unmarried Parents and their children. Website includes information on Local Services, Custody and Access Issues, Child Maintenance, Guardianship etc.
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Tel: 01 6700 120 Lo-call: 1890 252 084
Gingerbread
supports single, separated and parents who share parenting.
(Pregnancy)
Cura
is a voluntary organisation which offers support and help to those who are faced with a crisis pregnancy. Provides information on Cura centres in your region.
Lo-call: 1850 622 626
Roller Coaster
a website which provides information on pregnancy, parenting issues and childcare. Provides information on mother-toddler groups in your region.
(Rape Crisis)
Rape Crisis Centre
offers a range of specialised services including: phone counselling, crisis support, advocacy, individual counselling, court accompaniment and education. Provides information on how to access services in your region.
(Relationship Issues)
ACCORD
provides professional and confidential counselling services for individuals and couples experiencing relationship difficulties. Counselling services are available nationally. Some centres offer Psychosexual Therapy and Fertility Consultancy.
Family Support Agency
has a comprehensive website on relevant issues for families and children. Includes information on Family Mediation Services, Family Resource centres and a Support for Families Directory.
(Suicide)
Samaritans
provides confidential and emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
Call: 1850 60 90 90
(Suicide Bereavemen)
Console
is a registered charity which supports and helps people bereaved through suicide. Provides information on counselling and support services throughout the country.
Helpline: 1800 201 890
(Training & Employment)
FAS
is the National Training & Employment Authority for Ireland, with 66 offices nationwide.
FAS provides training and employment programmes for those wishing to update or acquire new skills, it provides a recruitment service to job- seekers and employers, it acts as an advisory service for industry and it supports community-based enterprises.
(Unemployment & Redundancy)
Information for those who have lost their job or are facing redundancy can be found on the following websites.
(Young People)
SpunOut
is a national youth organisation that empowers young people to experience positive mental health and wellbeing. The website provides fact sheets on many issues, including: mental health, suicide prevention, alcohol, drugs, and a support service database.
(Other)
Irish Links
is an online directory exclusively listing Irish non-profit organisations whose common aim is to bring about positive change in society. Includes links to sites for Carers, The Elderly, Young People, Parenting, Education, Employment / Unemployment; Disability, Health, Housing issues etc.
