Childline (ISPCC)
Ireland's 24-hour national listening service for young people up to the age of 18. Freephone 1800 666 666 any time. Text 50101 from 10am to 4pm every day. Chat online at childline.ie anytime.
BeLonG to Youth Services
Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI+) young people in Ireland. Text LGBTI+ to 086 1800 280 to chat confidentially with a trained crisis volunteer anytime - standard SMS rates may apply. While face-to-face services are closed, information, referral and advice is available by email, SMS, phone call or video conference. Visit belongto.org for more information.
Jigsaw
Mental health support and advice to young people aged 12 to 25 years old and parents or concerned adults. Freephone 1800 544729 from 1pm to 5pm Monday to Friday. Text CALL ME to 086 180 3880 with your preferred day and time for a call. Email help@jigsaw.ie - replies 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Visit jigsaw.ie.
Barnardos
Telephone support for parents in response to the challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic. Freephone 1800 910 123 from 10am to 2pm Monday to Friday. Barnardos also provide a children's bereavement helpline service. Telephone 01 473 2110. 10am to 12pm Monday to Thursday.
SpunOut.ie
Articles and information for young people on many different topics including mental health. Text SPUNOUT to 086 1800 280 to talk to a trained volunteer - standard message rates may apply. Visit spunout.ie.