Services & Supports

Jigsaw offers a one-to-one support service for young people aged between 12 and 25.

Text 50808 is a free 24/7 text service, where you connect with a trained Crisis Volunteer. The Crisis Volunteer will introduce themselves, reflect on what you’ve said, and invite you to share at your own pace. You’ll text back and forth, only sharing what you feel comfortable with.

Childline is open every day and is for all children and young people up to the age of 18 in Ireland.

Speak with Samaritans directly, they are a helpline and provide a free listening service (available 24 hours a day and free to call from Ireland). Samaritans Ireland also offer an email service.

SpunOut.ie is a youth information website created by young people, for young people. You will find information about mental health, sexual health, health & wellbeing and many other issues facing young people.

Bodywhys provides confidential support, information, understanding and a listening ear to people affected by eating disorders of all ages and their families. People do not need a diagnosis to talk to Bodywhys.

BeLonG To is the national organisation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) young people aged 14-24 years. It offers peer as well as 1-1 support (by appointment). For details of a support group near you check their website.

Pieta provide a professional one-to-one therapeutic service to people who are in suicidal distress, those who engage in self-harm, and those bereaved by suicide.