Useful Resources
IACP
The Irish Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy. This is the main governing body of counsellors & psychotherapists in Ireland.
Aware
AWARE offers support for people and their families that live with Depression and Bi-Polar.
Bodywhys
The Eating Disorder Association of Ireland. Bodywhys offers support to people nationwide who are experiencing an eating disorder and their families. They run face to face support groups, online support groups and email support.
Barnardos
Barnardos is a children’s charity. They work with vulnerable children and their families in Ireland and campaign for the rights of all children.
Pieta House
Pieta House is a non profit organsation that provides support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, self harm and those who have been bereaved by suicide. Freecall 24/7 suicide helpline 1800 247 247.
Drugs & Alcohol Helpline
This is a helpline and website run by the HSE to inform and support people around drugs and alcohol use.
Teenline Ireland
Teenline Ireland is a freephone confidential service dedicated to teenagers nationwide. Freephone 1800 833 634 or text TEEN to 50015
The Rape Crisis Centre
The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has worked to prevent the harm and heal the trauma of sexual violence. They work with men and women who have experienced sexual assault, rape or childhood sexual abuse. 1800 77 8888 National 24-Hour Helpline.
Women's Aid
Women's Aid is the leading national organisation that has been working in Ireland to stop domestic violence against women and children. They work to make women and children safe from domestic violence, offer support, provide hope to women affected by abuse and work for justice and social change. National Freephone Helpline: 1800 341 900
24 hours a day, 7 days a week or email: helpline@womensaid.ie
Men's Aid
Men’s Aid Ireland is the only dedicated national service supporting men and their families experiencing Domestic Violence including coercive control in Ireland. Our professional and qualified support team have years of experience in supporting men and families experiencing domestic abuse.
BelongTo
BeLonG To Youth Services is the national organisation supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI+) young people in Ireland.
Al-Anon
http://www.al-anon-ireland.org/
Al-Anon offers understanding and support for families and friends of alcoholics in an anonymous environment, whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not. The parents, children, wives, husbands, friends and colleagues of alcoholics could all be helped by Al-Anon and Alateen whether or not the drinker in their lives recognises that a problem exists.
MABS
MABS is the Irish money advice service. They have been helping people to deal with problem debt for more than 25 years.
If you’re struggling with debt and need help, they‘re here for you. You can get impartial advice from MABS to help you manage your money and take control of debt. They offer support online, over the phone and face to face.
Helpline : 0761 07 2000
One in Four
Their programmes help adults who have experienced childhood sexual abuse, their families, and those who have engaged in sexually harmful behaviour. They work in all aspects of sexual violence in an effort to break the cycle of abuse.