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

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.