Useful Services
Although these phone numbers are Dublin numbers they will be able to guide you to the right service in your area.
Helpline Advisers who can give you advice and support on money management and debt issues, and can also provide you with MABS self-help materials free of charge. Helpline is confidential and you can remain anonymous.
Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide.
Free support for those in suicidal distress or engaging in self-harm.
Citizens Information Centre – 0761 07 4000
The Citizens Information Board is the statutory body which supports the provision of information, advice and advocacy on a broad range of public and social services, including social welfare, housing entitlements, legal and immigration information.
Aware – depression & bipolar disorder www.aware.ie 1890 303 302
Bodywhys – eating disorders support www.bodywhys.ie 1890 200 444
BelonG To – LGBT youth support www.belongto.org 01 670 6223
ISPCC Childline – listening to children www.childline.ie 1800 66 66 66
LGBT Ireland – supporting LGBT people www.lgbt.ie National LGBT helpline 1890 929 539
Living Links – bereaved by suicide www.spunout.ie/help/service/living-links 086 937 1030
Parentline – supporting parents & families www.parentline.ie 1890 927277 or 01 8733500
Homeless Services
Simon Communities in Ireland: simon.ie (01) 635 4888
Focus Ireland: focusireland.ie (01) 881 5900
St Vincent de Paul: svp.ie (01) 884 8200
De Paul Trust: depaulcharity.org (01) 453 7111
Salvation Army: salvationarmy.ie (01) 874 3762
Peter McVerry Trust: pmvtrust.ie (01) 823 0776