Are you, or someone you know, in crisis?
A mental health crisis often means that you no longer feel able to cope or be in control of your situation.
You might be worried that you are at immediate risk of harming yourself, or someone else.
Helplines and Other Services
For Immediate Help
Hospital and Emergency Services
If you, or someone you know is at immediate risk of harm, go to or call the emergency department of your local general hospital. You can also contact emergency services on 112 or 999 anytime, day or night.
Samaritans
Samaritans services are available 24 hours a day, for confidential, non-judgmental support.
Freephone 116 123
Email jo@samaritans.ie
Visit www.samaritans.ie for more information
Pieta
Pieta provide a range of suicide and self-harm prevention services.
Freephone 1800 247 247 anytime day or night
Text HELP to 51444 (standard message rates apply)
Visit www.pieta.ie for more information
Text About It
Text About It is a free, anonymous, 24/7 messaging service providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support for our mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Text HELLO to 50808, anytime day or night
Visit www.textaboutit.ie for more information
Childline
A free 24/7 support service for children and young people up to and including those age 18 years of age.
Freephone 1800 66 66 66
Live chat at www.childline.ie
Other Mental Health Services
GP
A GP can offer support for anyone in crisis. If possible, ask someone to come along with you. Find a service near you:
Visit www.yourmentalhealth.ie for information on how to mind your mental health, support others, or to find a support service in your area. You can also call the Your Mental Health Information Line on 1800 111 888, anytime day or night, for information on mental health services in your area.