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Irish mental health services

Verified directory. Updated regularly.

20 services

  • Emergency Services (999 / 112)

    For immediate danger, overdose, serious injury, or risk to life.

    • 24/7
    • Free
    • No referral needed

    Verified 2026-06-01

  • Samaritans Ireland

    Free, confidential listening support for anyone struggling to cope.

    • 24/7
    • Free
    • Anonymous
    • No referral needed

    Verified 2026-06-01

  • Pieta

    Free therapy for people in suicidal distress, self-harm, or bereaved by suicide.

    • 24/7 helpline
    • Free
    • No referral needed

    Verified 2026-06-01

  • Text About It (50808)

    Free 24/7 anonymous text support. Text HELLO to 50808.

    • 24/7
    • Free
    • Anonymous
    • No referral needed

    Verified 2026-06-01

  • Childline (ISPCC)

    Support for anyone under 18 — listening, no problem too big or small.

    • 24/7
    • Free
    • Anonymous
    • No referral needed

    Verified 2026-06-01

  • Jigsaw

    Free mental health support for young people aged 12–25.

    • Mon–Fri 9am–5pm; live chat extended hours
    • Free
    • No referral needed

    Verified 2026-06-01

  • SpunOut

    Youth information service with mental health resources and text support.

    • 24/7 text
    • Free
    • Anonymous
    • No referral needed

    Verified 2026-06-01

  • Aware

    Support, education and information on depression and bipolar disorder.

    • Daily 10am–10pm
    • Free
    • Anonymous
    • No referral needed

    Verified 2026-06-01

  • Mental Health Ireland

    National information, local mental health associations and resources.

    • Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
    • Free
    • No referral needed

    Verified 2026-06-01

  • LGBT Ireland

    Helpline and support for LGBTQ+ people, families and friends.

    • See website for hours
    • Free
    • Anonymous
    • No referral needed

    Verified 2026-06-01

  • ADHD Ireland

    Support, information and community for people with ADHD and families.

    • Mon–Fri
    • Free
    • No referral needed

    Verified 2026-06-01

  • ALONE

    Support and friendship for older people, including emotional support.

    • Daily 8am–8pm
    • Free
    • No referral needed

    Verified 2026-06-01

  • SeniorLine

    Confidential listening service for older people, by older people.

    • Daily 10am–10pm
    • Free
    • Anonymous
    • No referral needed

    Verified 2026-06-01

  • HUGG (Healing Untold Grief Groups)

    Peer support groups for those bereaved by suicide.

    • See website
    • Free
    • No referral needed

    Verified 2026-06-01

  • Suicide or Survive

    Wellness programmes and recovery-focused workshops.

    • Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
    • Free
    • No referral needed

    Verified 2026-06-01

  • HSE Mental Health Services / YourMentalHealth

    National information line and signposting to local HSE mental health teams.

    • 24/7 information line
    • Free
    • Anonymous
    • No referral needed

    Verified 2026-06-01

  • HSE Drugs & Alcohol Helpline

    Free confidential support for drug or alcohol issues, for users and families.

    • Mon–Fri 9:30am–5:30pm
    • Free
    • Anonymous
    • No referral needed

    Verified 2026-06-01

  • Bodywhys

    Support for people affected by eating disorders.

    • See website
    • Free
    • Anonymous
    • No referral needed

    Verified 2026-06-01

  • Women's Aid

    Support for women experiencing domestic abuse.

    • 24/7
    • Free
    • Anonymous
    • No referral needed

    Verified 2026-06-01

  • Men's Aid Ireland

    Support for men experiencing domestic abuse.

    • Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
    • Free
    • Anonymous
    • No referral needed

    Verified 2026-06-01

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