Self Help Groups

Is a national organistation which, through various media, provides information, education and support to the community on depression.
www.aware.ie
The Aware Support Line 1890 303 302, available Monday-Sunday, 10am to 10pm
Alcoholics Anonymous is an international organisation dedicated to providing support to individuals and families affected by alcohol misuse.
www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie
Bodywhys is the national support group for people affected by eating disorders.
www.bodywhys.ie
LoCall helpline 1890 200 444
Console is a national suicide prevention and ‘postvention’ organisation which has developed its own education programme.
http://console.ie/

Anyone is distress can contact Console by:

  • Texting “help” to 51444, or
  • Calling the 24-hour helpline: 1800 247247, to access qualified psychotherapists.
Pieta House provides support to those who are contemplating suicide or engaged in self-harm.
http://www.pieta.ie
The 3Ts works in suicide prevention and funds the 1LIfe Suicide helpline.
http://www.3ts.ie/.
3Ts is open Monday to Friday during office hours 9am to 5pm.
Telephone: +353 1 213 9905
The Samaritans provides one-to-one telephone support to people who are emotionally distressed.

  • http://www.samaritans.org/
  • 24 Hour Helpline: Freephone 116 123