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If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide or self-harm:

If you need to talk to someone, here are a number of helplines you can contact for confidential, non-judgmental support.

Local Support Services And Contacts »
National Contacts »
National Addiction Services »
National Adult Mental Health Services
National Adolescent’s/Children’s Mental Health »

Local Support Services and Contacts

  • Northstar Project 061 459260 (9am-5pm Monday-Friday) Work with families in the Limerick region affected by substance misuse
  • Togetherall is a safe, online community where people support each other anonymously to improve mental health and wellbeing. It is moderated 24/7 by fully trained mental health professional
  • Text about it is anonymous, free and open 24/7. Text HELLO to 50808
    50808 is free on all major networks (Vodafone, Eir, Three, Gomo, Tesco & Virgin). Customers of 48, An Post & Clear Mobile should use 0861800280 – standard SMS charges may apply to the 086 number. 
  • Oakwood | Psychology and Psychotherapy Consultants 086 3718602 Oakwood is a Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy practice of trained professionals who are available to deal with referrals for a wide range of psychological and emotional problems.
  • GOSHH-Brochure-2019.pdf Confidential helpline: 061 314354 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9.30am–5pm Wednesday: 11am–5pm) GOSHH provides prevention, care and support services relating to LGBT, HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health.
  • Home | Saoirse Addiction Treatment Centre 085 8184590 (9am-5pm Monday-Friday) Saoirse is a specialist provider of addiction counselling and programmes. It is the only FREE non residential day unit in Limerick City.
  • Home – turn2me They offer self-help, peer support and professional support through an online platform for those who are experiencing poor mental health.
  • Limerick | Grow Mental Health Infoline (9am-2pm) 081 8474474. GROW is a Mental Health Organisation which helps people who have suffered, or are suffering, from mental health problems.
  • Samaritans Limerick & Tipperary Phone: 116 123 Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
  • Jigsaw Limerick | In your area | Jigsaw Youth Mental Health  Phone: 061 974 510Jigsaw Limerick is a free, non-judgemental and confidential mental health support service for young people aged 12-25 living, working or studying Limerick City and County. 
  • Novas | Homeless Help | Shelter | Respite | Limerick, Dublin Phone: 061 370325 Works with families, single people and unaccompanied minors who are disadvantaged and socially excluded; primarily those who are homeless or at risk of being homeless.

National Contacts

  • Samaritans www.samaritans.ie – RING 116 123, TEXT 087 260 9090, EMAIL jo@samaritans.ie
  • Parentline www.parentline.ie – 01 873 3500 Parentline offers parents support, guidance and information on all areas of being a parent and any parenting issues.
  • Childline www.childline.ie – 1800 666666
  • Mental Health Ireland www.mentalhealthireland.ie – 01 284 1166
    Mental Health Ireland’s aim is to promote and enhance mental health, wellbeing and recovery for all individuals and communities. They aim to support people with lived experience of mental health challenges and their supporters and family members in their recovery.
  • Aware www.aware.ie – 1800 80 48 48
    Aware undertakes to create a society where people affected by stress, depression, bipolar disorder and mood related conditions are understood, supported, free from stigma, and are encouraged to access appropriate therapies.
  • ISPCC www.ispcc.ie – 01 234 2000
    Your child can get in touch with Childline at 1800 66 66 66 or by going to childline.ie and availing of the live messaging service. ISPCC also has a Parenting Support Line that you can contact between 9am-1pm Monday-Friday by calling 01 522 4300 or emailing parentingsupport@ispcc.ie.
  • Pieta www.pieta.ie Free 24/7 Crisis helpline:1800 247 247 Text HELP to 51444, EMAIL general enquires to info@pieta.ie
    Pieta provide a professional one-to-one therapeutic service to people who are in suicidal distress, those who engage in self-harm, and those bereaved by suicide. All of our services are provided free of charge and no referral is needed.
  • Alcohol Action Ireland www.alcoholireland.ie – 01 878 0610 Working to reduce levels of alcohol harm and improve public health, safety and wellbeing.
  • CARI Children at Risk in Ireland https://www.cari.ie/ Support Email: helpline@cari.ie – Helpline 0818 924567
    CARI responds to and reaches out to those affected by abuse and supports them during the recovering process, endeavouring to ensure that the child sexual abuse is seen as an experience but not a defining event of the child’s life.
  • Your Mental Health www.yourmentalhealth.ie
    Your Mental Health provides information on supports and services available to you and how to access said supports. 
  • Spunout www.spunout.ie – Email: info@spunout.ie.
    Spunout is an information website created by young people for young people. They aim to inform and educate young people about topics that can be difficult to discuss such as mental health. 

National Addiction Services

National Adult Mental Health Services

National Adolescent’s/Children’s Mental Health

Services and Supports for Older People

  • Alone National support and referral line for older people. Phone 0818 222 024, 8am to 8pm every day. Website: https://alone.ie/
  • The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Emotional support and information on supports and services. Phone Helpline: 1800 341 341 Email: helpline@alzheimer.ie Website: https://alzheimer.ie/
  • Seniorline  Confidential listening service for older people provided by trained older volunteers. Phone: 1800 804 591, 10am to 10pm every day. Website: thirdageireland.ie

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