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5 Great Reasons to Consider Counselling

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Posted on April 9, 2021 by AnneMarie Durcan

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Counselling (also known as psychotherapy) can be of great benefit in times of crisis and can help with difficulties surrounding relationships, bereavement, addiction or indeed any trauma an individual may find themselves confronted with at any point in life. Read on for reasons to consider counselling. Continue reading 5 Great Reasons to Consider Counselling→ Continue reading 5 Great Reasons to Consider Counselling

In praise of the home-schooling heroes

Posted on February 3, 2021 by AnneMarie Durcan

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Like thousands of others, Caroline considered her daily schedule to be pretty full even before the Covid -19 pandemic hit… Continue reading In praise of the home-schooling heroes

#InThisTogether – New Government Initiative Promoting Mental Wellbeing During COVID-19

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Limerick Mental Health Association

In This Together - Government Mental Health and Wellbeing Initiative

On April 24th An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar launched a new initiative called #InThisTogether to help look after people’s physical and mental… Continue reading #InThisTogether – New Government Initiative Promoting Mental Wellbeing During COVID-19

The Samaritians (24hr listening service)
Free phone: 116 123
Text: 087 260 9090

Aware (Depression & Anxiety)
Free phone: 1800 80 48 48 Mon – Sun 10am – 10pm

MyMind (Counselling & Psychotherapy)
Call 076 680 1060 (press 3) Mon – Sat 9 am- 7pm

Suicide Intervention Response in Limerick
Call 085 1777 631 5pm – 6am distress calls only

National Suicide Helpline (Pieta House)
Call 1800 247 247
Local house 061 484444 Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm

National Bereavement Support Line
Freephone 1800 80 70 77 Mon – Fri, 10am to 1pm.

50808 Mental Health Crisis Textline
Text HELLO to 50808. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Texts are free.