1. Youth Mental Health
| Service | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| A Lust For Life | Website offering articles on youth mental health. | A Lust For Life |
| Changing Futures | Website for young people made by young people, supported by Tusla. | N/A |
| ISPCC Childline | 24-hour listening service for children up to 18 years old. | 1800 666 666, childline.ie |
| Family Carers Ireland | Support for family and young carers across Ireland. | N/A |
| Jigsaw | National Centre for Youth Mental Health for ages 12-25. | jigsaw.ie |
| NiteLine | Out-of-hours peer support for third-level students. | 1800 793 793, niteline.ie |
| ReachOut.com | Online youth mental health service for information and support. | ReachOut.com |
| Samaritans | 24-hour emotional support service. | 116 123 |
| spunout | Youth information and support platform with 24/7 text listening service. | Text 50808, spunout.ie |
| TeenLine Ireland | Free service for teenagers available from 8 pm to 11 pm daily. | 1800 833 634 |
| Victim support for children | A.S.S.C. – Accompaniment Support for Children navigating the justice system. | N/A |
| Your Mental Health | Information line for mental health services provided by the HSE. | 1800 111 888, yourmentalhealth.ie |
2. Abuse/Domestic Violence
| Service | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Safe Ireland | National body working to eradicate domestic violence. | safeireland.ie |
| Women’s Aid | Support and information for women and children facing abuse. | 1800 341 900 |
| Men’s Aid Ireland | National service supporting men experiencing domestic violence. | 01 554 3811 |
| ISPCC Childline | 24-hour listening service for children. | 1800 666 666, childline.ie |
| Connect | Free telephone counselling for adults who experienced abuse in childhood. | 1800 477 477 |
| Dignity4Patients | Support for individuals affected by abuse in a medical setting. | 041 984 5761 |
| Men’s Development Network | Advice and support for men affected by domestic abuse. | 1800 816 588 |
| Dublin Rape Crisis Centre | Support for individuals affected by rape or sexual assault. | 1800 778 888 |
| Ruhama | Support for women affected by prostitution and trafficking. | 01 836 0292 |
| SATU (Sexual Assault Treatment Unit) | Free support and forensic evidence collection for sexual assault survivors. | SATU Information |
3. Addiction
| Service | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Aiséirí | Residential and community programs for addiction recovery. | aiseiri.ie |
| Al-Anon | Support for families of problem drinkers. | Al-Anon Ireland |
| Alcoholics Anonymous | Fellowship for recovering from alcoholism. | Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Ana Liffey Drug Project | National addiction service with a harm reduction ethos. | analiffey.ie |
| Cuan Mhuire | Addiction treatment and rehabilitation services. | Cuan Mhuire, +353 (0)59 86 31090 |
| Dunlewey Addiction Services | Helpline and support for gambling addiction. | 1800 936 725, dunlewey.net |
| Gamblers Anonymous Ireland | Fellowship for recovering from gambling addiction. | Gamblers Anonymous |
| Hope House | Addiction treatment centre offering residential and continuing care programs. | hopehouse.ie |
| HSE National Drugs & Alcohol Helpline | Information and support regarding drug and alcohol use. | 1800 459 459 |
| Narcotics Anonymous Ireland | Support network for recovering addicts. | na-ireland.org |
4. Alzheimer’s and Dementia
| Service | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Engaging Dementia | Training and resources for caregivers of people with dementia. | engagingdementia.ie |
| The Alzheimer Society of Ireland | National helpline for support related to Alzheimer’s or dementia. | 1800 341 341, alzheimer.ie |
5. Asylum Seeker/Refugee Support
| Service | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Doras | Promotes and protects migrant rights in Ireland. | doras.org |
| Immigrant Council of Ireland | Law Centre supporting migrant rights since 2001. | immigrantcouncil.ie |
| Nasc | Advocacy and support for migrants and refugees in Ireland. | nascireland.org |
6. Autism
| Service | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Galway Autism Partnership | Provides support for the autism community. | galwayautismpartnership.com |
| Middletown Centre for Autism | Training for parents and professionals. | middletownautism.com |
| National Council for Special Education | Provides support for educational needs related to autism. | ncse.ie |
7. Bereavement
| Service | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Anam Cara | Support for parents and families after the loss of a child. | anamcara.ie |
| CRY Ireland | Support for those affected by sudden cardiac death. | 1800 714 080, cry.ie |
| Féileacáin | Support for families affected by the death of a baby. | feileacain.ie |
| FirstLight | Crisis intervention and counselling for families after the sudden death of a child. | firstlight.ie |
8. Bullying
| Service | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Bullying Research & Resource Unit | Provides information and resources related to bullying. | antibullyingcentre.ie |
| Aware | National mental health organization providing support for depression and related conditions. | 1800 804 848, aware.ie |
| ISPCC Childline | 24-hour listening service for children. | 1800 666 666, childline.ie |
| Samaritans | Confidential emotional support available 24 hours a day. | 116 123 |
| Your Mental Health | Information and support for mental health services. | 1800 111 888, yourmentalhealth.ie |
9. Crisis Pregnancy
| Service | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| My Options | Free counselling and support for those experiencing unplanned pregnancy. | 1800 828 010, myoptions.ie |
10. Depression
| Service | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Aware | Provides support for those impacted by depression, bipolar disorder, and related mood conditions. | 1800 804 848, aware.ie |
| Perinatal Mental Health Services | Support for mental health during and after pregnancy. | N/A |
| Samaritans | 24-hour emotional support service. | 116 123 |
| Your Mental Health | Information on mental health services from the HSE. | 1800 111 888, yourmentalhealth.ie |
11. Eating Disorders
| Service | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Bodywhys | National support group for people with eating disorders. | 01 210 7906, bodywhys.ie |
| CARED Ireland | Parent support group advocating for better treatment for those with eating disorders. | CAREDIreland@gmail.com |
| HSE National Clinical Programme for Eating Disorders | Collaborative initiative providing treatment and resources for eating disorders. | N/A |
| Samaritans | Confidential emotional support service available 24/7. | 116 123 |
12. Financial Advice
| Service | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Citizens Information | Comprehensive information on public services and entitlements in Ireland. | citizensinformation.ie |
| Free Mortgage Arrears Support | Abhaile provides state-funded support for homeowners in mortgage arrears. | mabs.ie |
| MABS | Free, confidential, and independent money advice service. | 0761 07 2000, mabs.ie |
13. Health
| Service | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| AIMS Ireland | Voluntary organization advocating for evidence-based maternity care in Ireland. | aimsireland.ie |
| Brain Tumour Ireland | Support and resources for those affected by brain tumours. | braintumourireland.com |
| Croí Heart & Stroke Charity | Support for those living with or affected by heart disease and stroke. | 091 544310, croi.ie |
| Cuidiú | Parent-to-parent support group offering antenatal and postnatal courses. | cuidiu.ie |
| DEBRA Ireland | Support for individuals living with epidermolysis bullosa (EB). | debraireland.org |
14. Homelessness
| Service | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin Regional Homeless Executive | Lead authority in responding to homelessness in the Dublin area. | homelessdublin.ie |
| Focus Ireland | Works to prevent and address homelessness in Ireland. | focusireland.ie |
| Novas | Provides services to individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. | novas.ie |
| Dublin Simon Community | Supports people at all stages of homelessness in Dublin and surrounding counties. | simon.ie |
| Threshold | Offers free, confidential housing advice and support to renters. | 1800 454 454, threshold.ie |
15. LGBT Support
| Service | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| BeLonG To | Provides support for LGBT youth aged 14-23. | belongto.org |
| ISPCC Childline | 24-hour listening service for children. | 1800 666 666, childline.ie |
| GOSHH | Focuses on sexual orientation, gender diversity, and equality in Limerick, Clare, and North Tipperary. | goshh.ie |
| LGBT Helpline | National support service for LGBT individuals, their families, and friends. | 1890 929 539 |
| TENI (Transgender Equality Network Ireland) | Advocates for the rights and equality of transgender people in Ireland. | teni.ie |
16. Mental Health
| Service | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| A Lust For Life | Offers articles and resources on mental health topics. | alustforlife.com |
| Aware | Provides support for those impacted by mental health conditions. | 1800 804 848, aware.ie |
| GOSHH | Support for sexual orientation and gender identity-related mental health. | goshh.ie |
| Samaritans | 24/7 emotional support. | 116 123 |
| Shine | Supports people affected by mental ill health. | shine.ie |
17. Miscarriage
| Service | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Anam Cara | Parent bereavement support group offering resources and services for grieving families. | anamcara.ie |
| Ectopic Pregnancy Ireland | Support organization for individuals affected by ectopic pregnancies. | 089 436 5742, ectopicireland.ie |
| The Miscarriage Association of Ireland | Voluntary organization supporting those who have experienced miscarriages. | miscarriage.ie |
18. Online Safety
| Service | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Hotline.ie | National reporting center for illegal content online, especially child sexual abuse material. | hotline.ie |
| Webwise | Promotes safer internet use by young people through information and awareness campaigns. | webwise.ie |
19. Parenting Support
| Service | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Barnardos Post Adoption Service | Offers therapeutic services to adopted children and their families. | barnardos.ie |
| Irish Multiple Births Association | Provides support for families with multiples (e.g., twins, triplets). | imba.ie |
| Askonefamily | Helpline for single parents, co-parents, and those separating. | 1890 662 212, onefamily.ie |
| Parentline | Confidential support helpline for parents and guardians. | 1890 927 277, parentline.ie |
| The Adoption Authority of Ireland | Responsible for all adoption decisions in Ireland. | aai.gov.ie |
21. Sexual Abuse
| Service | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Barnardos Origins Tracing Service | Assistance with family tracing for former residents of Industrial Schools. | barnardos.ie |
| CARI | Support for families affected by child sexual abuse. | 1890 924 567, cari.ie |
| ISPCC Childline | 24-hour listening service for children. | 1800 666 666, childline.ie |
| Dignity4Patients | Advocacy for patients who experienced sexual abuse in medical settings. | 041 984 5761 |
| Galway Rape Crisis Centre | Counselling for survivors of sexual violence. | 091 564 800, galwayrcc.org |
| One in Four | Offers support to those affected by sexual abuse and violence. | oneinfour.ie |
| Residential Institutions Survivor’s Network | Provides support for survivors of state-run institutions. | risn.ie |
| SATU (Sexual Assault Treatment Unit) | Provides care and forensic services for sexual assault survivors. | SATU Information |
| Towards Healing | Professional support for survivors of institutional abuse. | towardshealing.ie |
| Victim Support at Court | Offers court accompaniment to crime victims and their families. | v-sac.ie |
22. Suicide & Self-Harm
| Service | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| ISPCC Childline | 24-hour listening service for children experiencing distress. | 1800 666 666, childline.ie |
| Samaritans | Confidential emotional support available 24/7. | 116 123 |
| Pieta House | Offers free therapy to people who are in suicidal distress or engaging in self-harm. | 1800 247 247, pieta.ie |
| SOSAD Ireland | Provides support to those experiencing suicidal thoughts and self-harm. | 041 984 8754, sosadireland.ie |
23. Support
| Service | Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| AdVIC (Advocates for Victims of Homicide) | National organization offering support to families and friends of homicide victims. | advic.ie |
| AkiDwA | Network for migrant women in Ireland, focusing on gender-based violence and racism. | akidwa.ie |
| ALONE | Supports older people who are homeless, socially isolated, or in crisis. | 0818 222 024, alone.ie |
| Chime | National charity advocating for people with hearing loss. | 1800 256 257, chime.ie |
| Dignity4Patients | Advocacy for individuals who experienced inappropriate behavior in medical settings. | 041 984 5761 |
| Down Syndrome Ireland | Support organization for people with Down syndrome and their families. | 01 426 6500, downsyndrome.ie |
| Embrace FARM | Support for families affected by farm accidents. | embracefarm.com |
