Your Guide to Mental Health & Self-Help Supports

Your Guide to Mental Health & Self-Help Supports

Whether you’re looking for information, trying to manage a specific issue, or just want to learn more about your mental health, there are plenty of resources available. This section is divided into categories to help you find what’s most relevant to you.

  • AWARE – Support for depression, bipolar disorder and related conditions
    Freephone 1800 80 48 48 (10am–10pm)
    www.aware.ie
  • Shine – Support for people affected by mental ill health and their families
    www.shine.ie
  • Jigsaw – Mental health information and support for young people aged 12–25
    www.jigsaw.ie
  • Turn2Me – Free online counselling and support groups
    www.turn2me.ie
  • MyMind – Low-cost and free online counselling for specific groups
    www.mymind.org
  • HSE Your Mental Health Information Line
    Freephone 1800 111 888
    Your Mental Health – HSE
  • Pieta House – 24/7 support for people in crisis, at risk of self-harm or suicide
    Call 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444
    www.pieta.ie
  • Samaritans – 24/7 emotional support
    Freephone 116 123
    www.samaritans.ie
  • Crisis Text Line – Free 24/7 support
    Text MIE to 50808
    text50808.ie
  • LGBT Pavee – For LGBTQ+ Travellers and Roma
    LGBTQI Pavee Point
  • Women’s Aid – Domestic violence support for women
    Freephone 1800 341 900
    www.womensaid.ie
  • Men’s Aid – Domestic abuse support for men
    Call 01 554 3811
    www.mensaid.ie
  • National Rape Crisis Helpline
    Freephone 1800 778 888
  • MOVE Ireland – Men Overcoming Violence
    www.moveireland.ie

Make sure your therapist is accredited by a professional body like:

  • IACP – Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy: iacp.ie
  • IAHIP – Irish Association of Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapy: iahip.org
  • PSI – Psychological Society of Ireland: psychologicalsociety.ie