Additional sources in Ireland
Where else can I go for help?
Aware
A voluntary organisation in Ireland that aims to provide support
group meetings for people with depression and their families.
www.aware.ie
BelongTo
An organisation for lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgendered young people which is part funded by the
HSE NOSP.
www.belongto.org
Bodywhys
A national voluntary organisation which provides a
range of services for people affected by eating disorders.
www.bodywhys.ie
Dáil na nÓg
The national youth parliament of Ireland that gives young
people the chance to let the decision makers in
Government know what they think of issues that affect their daily
lives.
www.dailnanog.ie
Grow
A mental health organisation that helps people who have suffered,
or are suffering from mental health problems.
www.grow.ie
HeadsUp
An automated 24hr text service that is set up to show young people
where to get help. www.headsup.ie
Headstrong
A national organisation that works with communities to ensure
that young people are better supported to achieve mental health and
well being.
www.headstrong.ie
Let Someone Know
A website focusing on mental health which aims to help young
people understand more about what’s getting them down and to help
them get started in the right direction.
www.letsomeoneknow.ie
Mental Health Ireland
A national voluntary
organisation which aims to promote mental health and support
persons with a mental illness.
www.mentalhealthireland.ie
National Youth Council of Ireland
An
organisation for voluntary youth work in Ireland which acts on
issues that impact on young people.
www.youth.ie
Office of the Minister for Children and Youth
Affairs
The website for the Office of the Minister for Children and
Youth Affairs which focuses on harmonising policy issues that
affect children.
www.omcya.ie
Please Talk
A website which provides details of the support services available
to students on college and university campuses. The site is funded
by the HSE NOSP.
www.pleasetalk.ie
Reach Out
Reach Out's aim is to improve
young people’s mental health and well-being by building skills and
providing information, support and referrals in ways we know work
for young people.
ie.reachout.com
Shine
The national organisation that is dedicated to upholding the rights
and needs of all those affected by enduring mental illness.
www.shine.ie
SpunOut
An independent youth powered national charity that works to empower
young people to create personal and social change. Spunout is part
funded by the HSE NOSP.
www.spunout.ie
Young Social Innovators
A national social awareness and active citizenship programme for
young people that raises social awareness among 15-18 year olds in
Ireland by providing social awareness education. Young Social
Innovators is part funded by the HSE NOSP.
www.youngsocialinnovators.ie
Your Mental Health
A website developed as
part of the ‘Your Mental Health’ awareness campaign which aims to
improve awareness and understanding of mental health in Ireland.
The site is funded by
HSE NOSP.
www.yourmentalhealth.ie
There are lots of other organisations which can give you advice
in confidence. You can find their details here - www.yourmentalhealth.ie.
If you can't see anything specific that will help, Samaritans
is always there 24/7 for emotional and confidential support. Call
to talk to someone at 1850 60 90 90.
Click here for more information.