SUICIDE OR SURVIVE
Help/Supports
Never be afraid to seek help and support when you need it. If you or someone you know need support now, please consider the below services. For emergencies, dial 999 and always consult your GP as a first point of contact. It is vital that you do not suffer in silence and know that help and hope is always possible, regardless of how difficult things might seem. Reach out to the Samaritans on 116 123 . Go to yourmentalhealth.ie for a list of supports and services in your area.
Aware
Aware provide support to people affected by depression and bipolar disorder
Web: https://www.aware.ie
Phone: 1800 80 48 48,
Email: supportmail@aware.ie
Bray Area Partnership
Bray Area Partnership is a local development company working in the greater Bray and Greystones areas to:
- tackle disadvantage and social exclusion;
- increase equality of access to information, basic services, education, training and employment for marginalised individuals and groups; and
- empower local people and communities to have a say on issues that affect them, identify their own needs and make positive change in their lives.
Web: https://www.brayareapartnership.ie/
Phone: 01 286 8266
Black Therapists Ireland
Blacktherapistsireland aims to make it easy to access mental health services that supports diversity and upholds cultural values by bringing together therapists with black heritage. One very significant purpose of BTI is to support black people in particular to reduce mental health stigma, increase awareness and encourage engagement with mental health services. All Therapists are trained, affiliated with professional bodies, experienced and passionate about their work.
Web: www.blacktherapistsireland.ie/
Connect Mental Health
Connect Mental Health is a community mental health organisation run entirely by a core group of volunteers with the support of the HSE, DLDC and Mental Health Ireland. Their aim is to raise awareness of mental health issues in Donegal through educational seminars, digital media, workshops and events.
Web: http://www.connectmentalhealth.ie/
Phone: 1800 80 48 48,
Email: supportmail@aware.ie
HSE
Mental Health support services, listed by region and topic. Visit www.yourmentalhealth.ie for more information.
Text HELLO to 50808, anytime day or night.
Text ‘50808’ is a first of its kind for Ireland, a free 24/7 text service, providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support for people going through mental health or emotional crisis.
Jigsaw
Jigsaw is a network of programmes across Ireland designed to make sure every young person has somewhere to turn to and someone to talk to. They provide support to people with mental health issues like drugs and alcohol, body image, bullying, feeling anxious, feeling low, loss and grief, self-harm and more
MyMind
MyMind provide accessible and affordable counselling and psychotherapy services in Dublin, Cork and Limerick.
Web: www.mymind.org
Phone: (+353) 76 680 1060
Mental Health Ireland
At Mental Health Ireland, our aim is to promote positive mental health and wellbeing for all individuals and communities and to support people with lived experience of mental health challenges in their recovery, bringing practical expression to national policy objectives.
Pieta House
Pieta House offers specialised treatment to clients who self-harm, suffer from suicidal ideation or have made multiple suicide attempts.
Web: https://www.pieta.ie
Phone: 1800 247 247
Samaritans
Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental support, 24 hours a day for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
Web: https://www.samaritans.org/?nation=ireland
Phone: 116 123
Shine
We aim to empower people with mental ill health and their families through support, information and education
Web: https://www.shine.ie
Teenline
Teenline Ireland is a national helpline for teenagers. Teenline provides a listening and support service available at 1800 833 634. You can also free text ‘Teen‘ to 50015.
Turn2Me
Turn2Me.org uses technology to promote mental wellbeing and help prevent suicide. This is a website that helps people get help, lets people know that they are not alone and facilitates a safe online community space that allows people to open up and reach out for help. Their Online Support Groups are facilitated by mental health professionals and Online Counselling is provided by professional Counsellors/Psychologists.
