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A service run by students for students of DBS, DCU, DkIT, IADT, MU, NCAD, RCSI, TCD, TUD, UCC, UCD and UL.

If you are calling outside of our opening hours or are looking for more college-specific information, you may find the following useful:
Dublin Business School
Dublin City University
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Institute of Art, Design and Technology
Maynooth University
National College of Art and Design
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Trinity College Dublin
Technological University Dublin
University College Cork
University College Dublin
University of Limerick

Whether you are looking for support for yourself or someone else, below are some useful services organised by topic to help you find the right support quickly and easily:

Crisis and Immediate Support

For anyone experiencing an immediate emotional crisis.

Samaritans

A helpline service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to those going through difficult times or facing a personal crisis. Helpline (24 hrs): 116 123
A helpline service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to those going through difficult times or facing a personal crisis. Helpline (24 hrs): 116 123
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50808

A messaging service for in-the-moment crisis support. Text: HELLO to 50808 to chat with a Crisis Volunteer.
A messaging service for in-the-moment crisis support. Text: HELLO to 50808 to chat with a Crisis Volunteer.
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Aware

Providing online, phone and face-to-face support to all those affected by depression. Helpline: 1800 80 48 48 or 01 524 0360 Email: supportmail@aware.ie
Providing online, phone and face-to-face support to all those affected by depression. Helpline: 1800 80 48 48 or 01 524 0360 Email: supportmail@aware.ie
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Mental Health and Wellbeing

Support for mental health, depression, anxiety, and emotional wellbeing.

3Ts

A comprehensive directory of information and services to support mental health, no matter the issue faced.
A comprehensive directory of information and services to support mental health, no matter the issue faced.
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Pieta

Provides professional one on one counselling for those self-harming or facing effects of suicide. Helpline: 1800 247 247
Provides professional one on one counselling for those self-harming or facing effects of suicide. Helpline: 1800 247 247
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SOSAD

Provides free one to one counselling, suicide bereavement support and advice to those feeling depressed and/or suicidal. Phone (24 hrs): 041 988488754 Email: infor@sosadireland.ie
Provides free one to one counselling, suicide bereavement support and advice to those feeling depressed and/or suicidal. Phone (24 hrs): 041 988488754 Email: infor@sosadireland.ie
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Bodyswhys

Confidential help, support and information services for people with eating disorders and for their families and friends. Helpline: 1890 200 444
Confidential help, support and information services for people with eating disorders and for their families and friends. Helpline: 1890 200 444
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Bereavement and Loss

Support following the death of a loved one.

Bereavement Support Line

In partnership with the HSE, it provides connection, comfort and support in these exceptional times. Phone (10am - 1pm Mon-Fri): 1800 80 7077
In partnership with the HSE, it provides connection, comfort and support in these exceptional times. Phone (10am - 1pm Mon-Fri): 1800 80 7077
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Anam Cara

Supports parents after bereavement by offering information, parent and sibling online forums, resource packs and support evenings. Phone: 01 404 5378 or 085 288 8888 Email: info@anamcara.ie
Supports parents after bereavement by offering information, parent and sibling online forums, resource packs and support evenings. Phone: 01 404 5378 or 085 288 8888 Email: info@anamcara.ie
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Barnardos

A service for children and young people who have lost someone close to them, which provides specialist counselling and support. Helpline (10am -12pm Mon-Thurs): 01 473 2110 Email: bereavement@barnardos.ie
A service for children and young people who have lost someone close to them, which provides specialist counselling and support. Helpline (10am -12pm Mon-Thurs): 01 473 2110 Email: bereavement@barnardos.ie
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Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence

Support for anyone affected by domestic abuse, coercive control or sexual violence.

Rape Crisis Network Ireland

24 hour helpline for anyone in crisis or with concerns for themselves or another. Helpline: 1800 778 888
24 hour helpline for anyone in crisis or with concerns for themselves or another. Helpline: 1800 778 888
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Women’s Aid

National Helpline for women experiencing domestic abuse. Offers one to one support service and court accompaniment service. Helpline: 1800 341 900
National Helpline for women experiencing domestic abuse. Offers one to one support service and court accompaniment service. Helpline: 1800 341 900
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Men’s Aid

Dedicated support and intervention for male victims of domestic abuse with court support, helpline service, online and in-person services. Helpline (9am-5pm Mon-Fri): 01 554 3811 Email: Hello@mensaid.ie
Dedicated support and intervention for male victims of domestic abuse with court support, helpline service, online and in-person services. Helpline (9am-5pm Mon-Fri): 01 554 3811 Email: Hello@mensaid.ie
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Sexuality

Support regarding sexuality, gender identity, and LGBTQ+ wellbeing.

LGBT Ireland

Offers online and phone listening helpline as well as support information for LGBT+ individuals, their family and friends. Helpline: 1890 929 539 Email: info@lgbt.ie
Offers online and phone listening helpline as well as support information for LGBT+ individuals, their family and friends. Helpline: 1890 929 539 Email: info@lgbt.ie
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The Switchboard Ireland

Provides confidential and non-judgemental listening and support services for all areas of the LGBTQIA+ community. Helpline (18:30-21:00 Mon-Fri / 14:00-17:00 Sat-Sun): 01 872 1055 Email: ask@theswitchboard.ie
Provides confidential and non-judgemental listening and support services for all areas of the LGBTQIA+ community. Helpline (18:30-21:00 Mon-Fri / 14:00-17:00 Sat-Sun): 01 872 1055 Email: ask@theswitchboard.ie
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Addiction Recovery

Support for alcohol and drug dependency.

HSE Drugs and Alcohol Helpline

Providing support, information, guidance and referral to anyone with a question concerning drug and alcohol use. Phone: 1800 459 459 Email: helpline@hse.ie
Providing support, information, guidance and referral to anyone with a question concerning drug and alcohol use. Phone: 1800 459 459 Email: helpline@hse.ie
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Alcoholics Anonymous

Providing support for those overcoming alcohol addiction through open and closed meetings that take place nationwide. Phone: 01 842 0700 Email: gso@alcoholicsanonymous.ie
Providing support for those overcoming alcohol addiction through open and closed meetings that take place nationwide. Phone: 01 842 0700 Email: gso@alcoholicsanonymous.ie
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Narcotics Anonymous

For those overcoming any type of drug addiction. Phone: 01 672 8000 Email: infor@na-ireland.org
For those overcoming any type of drug addiction. Phone: 01 672 8000 Email: infor@na-ireland.org

Family and Parenting

Support for parents, carers and families

Parentline

A helpline for parents that offer support, guidance and information on all aspects of being a parent. Phone: 1890 927 277 or 01 873 3500 Email: info@parentline.ie
A helpline for parents that offer support, guidance and information on all aspects of being a parent. Phone: 1890 927 277 or 01 873 3500 Email: info@parentline.ie
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Cuidiu - The Irish Childbirth Trust

Provides education and support for parenthood with event and activities relating to antenatal classes, breastfeeding support groups, mother and baby groups, and postnatal support groups. Phone: 01 872 4501 Email: info@cuidiu.ie
Provides education and support for parenthood with event and activities relating to antenatal classes, breastfeeding support groups, mother and baby groups, and postnatal support groups. Phone: 01 872 4501 Email: info@cuidiu.ie
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AskOnefamily

A helpline for people parenting alone, sharing parenting and for those separating. Provides information on various topics including social welfare, finances, childcare, etc. Helpline (10am - 3pm Mon - Fri): 0818 662 212 or 01 662 9212 Email: helpline@onefamily.ie
A helpline for people parenting alone, sharing parenting and for those separating. Provides information on various topics including social welfare, finances, childcare, etc. Helpline (10am - 3pm Mon - Fri): 0818 662 212 or 01 662 9212 Email: helpline@onefamily.ie
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Pregnancy Support

Information and counselling around pregnancy decisions.

Positive Options

A HSE freephone that provides free and confidential information and counselling to people experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Phone: 1800 828 010
A HSE freephone that provides free and confidential information and counselling to people experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Phone: 1800 828 010
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Dublin Well Woman

Provides pregnancy testing, free crisis pregnancy counselling and information on adoption and parenting and free post-abortion medical checks, Phone: 01 872 8051 (City Centre) or 01 660 9860 (South City) or 01 848 4511 (North City) Email info@wellwomancentre.ie
Provides pregnancy testing, free crisis pregnancy counselling, information on adoption, parenting and free post-abortion medical checks. Phone: 01 872 8051 (City Centre) or 01 660 9860 (South City) or 01 848 4511 (North City) Email: info@wellwomancentre.ie
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