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Older adult mental health

Support for older adults experiencing loneliness, grief, illness or low mood.

Signs support may help

  • Persistent loneliness
  • Loss of purpose or routine
  • Grief that is not lifting
  • Memory or sleep changes

Recommended Irish services

Samaritans Ireland

Free, confidential listening support for anyone struggling to cope.

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

ALONE

Support and friendship for older people, including emotional support.

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

SeniorLine

Confidential listening service for older people, by older people.

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