Helplines in Ireland
If you or someone else is in danger, call 112 or 999 for the Gardaí, an ambulance or the fire service. To talk to someone at any hour, Samaritans answer free on 116 123. If you are thinking about suicide or self-harm, Pieta's crisis helpline on 1800 247 247 is staffed by therapists, 24/7, and you can also text HELP to 51444.
Every service listed here works in English. If talking feels like too much, you can text HELLO to 50808 at any time for free support by message. The HSE Mental Health Information Line on 1800 111 888 tells you what services exist near you. It is not a counselling line. Aware supports people with depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder on 1800 80 48 48, every day from 10am to 10pm.
Women experiencing domestic violence or coercive control can call Women's Aid free on 1800 341 900, day or night. Shelter addresses are kept confidential, and the helpline can arrange a place. Rape Crisis Ireland answers on 1800 778 888 around the clock. Men's Aid Ireland takes calls on 01 554 3811 on weekdays. Children and young people can call Childline on 1800 66 66 66, and LGBTI+ people can reach the National LGBT Helpline on 1800 929 539. For eating disorders, Bodywhys is on 01 210 7906, and the HSE Drugs and Alcohol Helpline is 1800 459 459.
On a foreign SIM, dial the numbers as shown. 112 works on any phone in the EU. Each number was checked at its official source, with the date shown beside it.
Emotional support
Samaritans Ireland
Confidential, non-judgemental listening support at any time; email jo@samaritans.ie.
- Hours: 24/7
- Languages: English
- English available
- Cost: free
- Website
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Text About It (50808)
Free text service for anyone going through a mental health or emotional crisis: text HELLO to 50808.
- Hours: 24/7
- Languages: English
- English available
- Cost: free
- Text: 50808
- Website
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Suicide prevention
Pieta 24-Hour Crisis Helpline
Crisis helpline staffed by therapists for people who self-harm, are thinking about suicide or are bereaved by suicide; text HELP to 51444 (standard message rates apply).
- Hours: 24/7
- Languages: English
- English available
- Cost: free
- Text: 51444
- Website
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Domestic violence
Women
LGBTQ+
National LGBT Helpline (LGBT Ireland)
Phone and online support for LGBTI+ people; a transgender family support line runs on 01 907 3707.
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 6:30pm to 10pm; Friday 4pm to 10pm; Saturday and Sunday 4pm to 6pm
- Languages: English
- English available
- Cost: free
- Chat
- Website
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Children
Childline (ISPCC)
Free phone and online chat support for children and young people.
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Parents
Alcohol and drugs
Eating disorders
Men
Health advice
Questions about getting help in Ireland
What is the emergency number in Ireland?
In Ireland, call 112 and 999 in an emergency. If someone's life is at risk, don't wait: call straight away. Emergency calls are free.
Is there a free mental health helpline in Ireland?
Yes. Samaritans Ireland (116 123), Pieta 24-Hour Crisis Helpline (1800 247 247) and Text About It (50808). Details, opening hours and the official source for each number are listed on this page.
Can I get help in English in Ireland?
Yes. These services say they offer English: Samaritans Ireland (116 123), Pieta 24-Hour Crisis Helpline (1800 247 247), Text About It (50808) and HSE Mental Health Information Line (1800 111 888).
Where can women experiencing violence get help in Ireland?
Contact Women's Aid National Freephone Helpline (1800 341 900) and Rape Crisis Ireland 24 Hour Helpline (1800 778 888). Shelter addresses are kept confidential for safety, so the helpline is the way in. In immediate danger, call 112.
Is there a helpline for children and young people in Ireland?
Yes. Childline (ISPCC) (1800 66 66 66).
Numbers are checked against each service's own website on the date shown. Services change, so if a number doesn't work please tell me: hello@michellefernando.com.