1890-303302 10am- 10pm 7 days a week Providing support and assistance to people whose lives are affected by depression.
Important Numbers
Financial Concerns
St Vincent de Paul Society
01-8386990 www.svp.ie
It’s Your Money
Independent information on financial products and services to help you make financial decisions www.itsyourmoney.ie
Money Advice & Budgeting Services
1800 283438 www.mabs.ie
Health Issues
Age Action
Age Action Ireland is the national independent organisation on ageing and older people 01 4756989 www.ageaction.ie
Alzheimer Society of Ireland
Offering direct access to practical information and emotional support for people with dementia, their carers, families and friends 1800 341341 http://www.alzheimer.ie/
Bodywhys
Support for people affected by eating disorders. 1890 200444 www.bodywhys.ie
Carers Association of Ireland
1800 240724 www.carersireland.com
CURA
Offers support and help to those who are faced with a crisis pregnancy 1850 622626 www.cura.ie
Irish Cancer Society
1800 200700 www.cancer.ie
Irish Patients Association
01 2722555 www.irishpatients.ie
Headway
Works with carers, families and individuals affected by Acquired Brain Injury. Helpline number 1890 200 278 Helpline Monday to Friday 9am – 1pm 2pm – 5pm. www.headway.ie
Mental Health Ireland
Promoting positive mental health and actively supporting persons with a mental illness, their families and carers www.mentalhealthireland.ie
Young People/Family Support
Spunout
SpunOut.ie aims to guide young people through life with quality information, support and inspiration as well as providing a platform for young people to express their opinions, realise that they are not alone and get heard. www.spunout.ie
Childline
Childline is 24-hour service for children and young people up to 18 years . Tel: 1800 666666 www.childline.ie
Teenline
Sometimes we can let things pile on top of us, it can be hard to figure a way out,
talking may seem scary, but it helps when there’s someone there to really listen.
Who ever you are……. Wherever you are from…… What ever the problem…….
Contact Teenline Ireland free-phone 1800 833 634 www.teenline.ie
Barnardos
Barnardos supports children and families through providing a number of direct family support services located throughout the country 1850 222300 http://www.barnardos.ie/
Parentline
support, guidance and information on all aspects of being a parent 1890 927277
www.parentline.ie
Suicide Prevention
Turning the Tide of Suicide
Founded to raise awareness and funding to lower the suicide rates in Ireland through dedicated research, educational support and intervention in the problem of suicide in Ireland. www.3ts.ie
National Office for Suicide Prevention
Irish Association of Suicidology
The IAS set out to be a forum for all individuals and voluntary groups involved in any aspect of suicidology for the exchange of knowledge gained from differing perspectives and experiences. www.ias.ie
Pieta House
Pieta House offers a specialised treatment programme for people who have suicidal ideation or who participate in self-harming behaviours. In particular, this centre targets people who have already attempted to take their lives – often the forgotten people. This service is free of charge, but donations are welcome. The specialized treatment programme offers a comprehensive service aimed at individuals and their families who are affected by:
· Multiple suicidal attempts
· Suicidal ideation
· Continuous self-harming behaviours
Pieta House is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9.00am – 8.00pm, Tuesdays, Fridays 9.00am – 5.00pm, Saturday 10am-2pm on Sunday on Call service 10.00am – 2.00pm
Please feel free to call us on (01) 601 00 00 to arrange an appointment or to find out more. www.pieta.ie