Youth and student mental health
Support designed for young people aged 12–25.
Signs support may help
- School or college pressure feels too much
- Mood changes, withdrawing from friends
- Self-harm or suicidal thoughts
- Bullying or family stress
Recommended Irish services
Text About It (50808)
Free 24/7 anonymous text support. Text HELLO to 50808.
- 24/7
- Free
- Anonymous
- No referral needed
Childline (ISPCC)
Support for anyone under 18 — listening, no problem too big or small.
- 24/7
- Free
- Anonymous
- No referral needed
Jigsaw
Free mental health support for young people aged 12–25.
- Mon–Fri 9am–5pm; live chat extended hours
- Free
- No referral needed