Here's a list of mental health support services in the Republic of Ireland that can be accessed immediately.
They are available via phone, text, or online, and most are free and confidential.
We also recommend consulting the Republic of Ireland's largest mental health support directory, YourMentalHealth.ie which you can filter to services tailored to your needs.
1. Suicidal Thoughts or Crisis
Samaritans Ireland - 24/7 emotional support for anyone in distress
📞116 123
💻 samaritans.org
Text 50808 - 24/7 text support
📱 Text HELLO to 50808
💻 text50808.ie
2. Anxiety, Depression, or Stress
Mental Health Ireland - Mental health advice and support
📞 +3531 284 1166
💻 mentalhealthireland.ie
Stronger together - Self help tools and advice
💻 strongertogether.ie
3. Domestic Abuse or Violence
Women's Aid - Support for women experiencing or recovering from domestic abuse
📞1800 341 900
💻 womensaid.ie
📱 see the bottom of their website to start a live chat
Men's Aid - Support for men experiencing or recovering from domestic abuse
📞 +3531 554 3811
💻 mensaid.ie
4. LGBTQ+ Support
LGBT Ireland - National LGBTQ+ helpline
📞 1800 929 539
📱 see the bottom of their website to start a live chat
💻 lgbt.ie
BeLonG To - Promoting positive mental health in the LGBTQ+ youth community
💻 belongto.org
5. Addiction and Substance Use
HSE Drugs and Alcohol Helpline - Support, information and guidance relating to substance use
📞 1800 459 459
💻 hse.ie
Alcoholics Anonymous Ireland - Support for people struggling with alcohol addiction
📞 01 842 0700
📱 0818 222 222
💻 alcoholicsanonymous.ie/
6. Bereavement
Irish Hospice Foundation - Bereavement Support
📞 1800 80 70 77
💻 hospicefoundation.ie
7. Eating Disorders
Bodywhys - Eating Disorders Association of Ireland
📞 01 210 7906
💻 bodywhys.ie