Help and advice for teenagers
Childline is a helpline and online support service for young people under 18
CONTACT NUMBER: 1800 66 66 66 or Text Talk to 50101
SAMARITANS: Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental support, 24 hours a day for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
CONTACT NUMBER: 116 123
JIGSAW: Jigsaw is a network of programmes across Ireland designed to make sure every young person has somewhere to turn to and someone to talk to. They provide support to people with mental health issues like drugs and alcohol, body image, bullying, feeling anxious, feeling low, loss and grief, self-harm and more.
CONTACT NUMBER: 091 549 252
PIETA HOUSE: Pieta House offers specialised treatment to clients who self-harm, suffer from suicidal ideation or have made multiple suicide attempts. clients receive an intensive programme of one-to-one counselling lasting about four to six weeks. Pieta House is a non-profit organisation and their service is FREE OF CHARGE
CONTACT NUMBER: 1800 247 247
BeLonG To is a national online youth service for Lesbian Gay Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) young people in Ireland.
CONTACT NUMBER: 01 670 6223
SPUN OUT: SpunOut.ie is Ireland’s youth information website created by young people, for young people.