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Suicide and self-harm

If you are thinking about ending your life or hurting yourself, please reach out now. Help is available 24/7.

If you are in immediate danger, call 999 or 112.

Pieta (1800 247 247) and Samaritans (116 123) are available 24/7.

Signs support may help

  • Thoughts of suicide or self-harm
  • Feeling like a burden
  • Making plans to harm yourself
  • Giving away belongings

Recommended Irish services

Emergency Services (999 / 112)

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

  • 24/7
  • Free
  • No referral needed

Samaritans Ireland

Free, confidential listening support for anyone struggling to cope.

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

Pieta

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

  • 24/7 helpline
  • Free
  • No referral needed

Text About It (50808)

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

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