Supports for families
This page provides information on a range of supports available to families.
Bereavement support line
Tusla, the Child and Family Agency have notified us of a bereavement support service which has been established in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This service is run by the Irish Hospice Foundation and the HSE. It is a confidential, freephone service, available on 1800 80 70 77, from 10am to 1pm, Monday to Friday.
There is also a new Care & Inform hub on the Irish Hospice Foundation website which includes a new series of resources on grief and loss to support those who are bereaved in these exceptional times.
There is also a new Care & Inform hub on the Irish Hospice Foundation website which includes a new series of resources on grief and loss to support those who are bereaved in these exceptional times.
Mental Health Supports & Services
Face-to-face services are limited at the moment because of the coronavirus outbreak. But a number of services are providing online and phone services.
These are listed below and include:
These are listed below and include:
- online counselling and support
- phone support
- text support
Barnardos offer a range of resources for helping children understand loss and grief. Click here for further information and free ebooks on a range of topics.Online counselling and supportOnline counselling and support
Turn2MeFree online counselling and online support groups for people over 18 Visit turn2me.org MyMindOnline counselling service Visit mymind.org [email protected] ShineRemote support and an outreach service to people who use Shine services by phone and email. Visit shine.ie/covid-19 [email protected] Suicide or Survive (SOS)Free online wellness workshops and programmes Visit suicideorsurvive.ie Stress ControlStress control classes to learn new stress management skills and mind your mental health from HSE Health and Wellbeing. The programme is for 3 weeks on Mondays and Thursdays from Monday 13 April 2020. Visit HSE Health and Wellbeing for more information. Clanwilliam InstituteIndividual, couple and family therapy sessions online and phone. Visit clanwilliam.ie [email protected] Helplink Mental HealthFree low-cost online counselling services and educational resources. Visit helplink.ie Supports for Older PeopleAloneCOVID-19 support line for older people.
Phone 0818 222 024 8am to 8pm everyday. Visit alone.ie The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Information and emotional support and information on supports and services. Freephone 1800 341 341 Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 4pm [email protected] The Dementia Resource Hub provides sign-posting to information and on-line resources for people with dementia, families and carers. Visit alzheimer.ie or understandtogether.ie SeniorlineConfidential listening service for older people provided by trained older volunteers. Call 1800 804 591 from 10am to 10pm everyday Visit thirdageireland.ie Age Friendly IrelandA list of all Local Authority Community Response Forums and their contact helpline numbers to support vulnerable members of communities affected by COVID-19 restrictions. Visit agefriendlyireland.ie/ |
Supports for younger people, their parents or guardiansChildline (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 ServicesSupport 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 JigsawMental 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 protected] - replies 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday Visit jigsaw.ie or jigsawonline.ie BarnardosTelephone 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.ieArticles 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 Mobile AppsThese mobile apps can help you manage anxiety. They have been approved by the HSE Mental Health Group.
The app developers are solely responsible for their compliance and fitness for purpose. These apps are not supplied by the HSE and the HSE is not liable for their use. 1. Mindshift (by Anxiety Canada)MindShift CBT teaches about anxiety, helping users to engage in healthy thinking and to take action. Users check in each day to track their anxiety and work with tools in the app. Get it in the App Store or on Google Play 2. HeadspaceHeadspace is a well-known mobile app that teaches meditation and easy to use mindfulness skills. Map your journey and track your progress and ‘buddy up’ with friends and motivate each other. Get it in the App Store or on Google Play. 3. Clear Fear For teenage mental health charity Stem4. The app uses CBT to focus on learning to reduce the physical responses to threat by learning to breathe, relax and be mindful as well as changing thoughts and behaviours and releasing emotions. You can personalise the app and track your progress. Get it in the App Store or on Google Play 4. HSE Eating Disorder Self Help AppA self-care app for people:
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Phone, Email and Text Supports
1. SamaritansEmotional support to anyone in distress or struggling to cope.
Freephone 116 123 every day 24 hours a day
[email protected]
2. Pieta HouseTelephone and text-based support counselling for people who are suicidal or engaging in self-harm.
Freephone 1800 247 247 every day 24 hours a day
Text HELP to 51444 - standard message rates apply
Visit pieta.ie
3. Aware Information and support to anyone over 18. Issues relating to mood or the mood of a friend or family member, or who has depression or bipolar.
Phone 'Support and Self Care Peer Group' for people experiencing:
[email protected]
Visit aware.ie
4. Crisis Text Line Ireland Confidential messaging support service
Text TALK to 086 1800 280 every day 24 hours a day - standard message rates apply.
5. LGBT IrelandLGBT+ helpline 1890 929 539 every day
Gender identity family support line 01 907 3707
Online instant messaging support 6.30pm to 10pm Monday to Thursday, 4pm to 10pm Friday and 4pm to 6pm Saturday and Sunday.
[email protected] for support or information
Visit lgbt.ie
6. Mental Health Ireland Information and support for people who experience mental health difficulties
Information line 01 284 1166 from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Visit mentalhealthireland.ie
[email protected]
HSE Mental Health Recovery CollegesRecovery education colleges and services provide mental health recovery education.
Timetables have been developed to support people through recovery education.
Visit Recovery Education
6. GROW Mental Health RecoveryInformation line 1890 474 474
Six-week guide on coping with COVID19, consisting of podcasts, practical resources and information.
Visit grow.ie
[email protected]
7. Together 4 Cancer ConcernTelephone support with cancer counsellors. Links to nationwide community cancer support centres and a team of clinical psychologists.
Freephone 1800 200 700
Visit the HSE National Cancer Control Programme for more information.
8. ADHD IrelandSupport and information for young people and adults with ADHD and their carers and families.
Phone 01 874 8349 from 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday
Visit adhdireland.ie
[email protected]
9. Inclusion IrelandThe National Association for People with an Intellectual Disability. Easy-read guides on coronavirus. These include one about good mental health for people with intellectual disabilities.
Visit inclusionireland.ie
10. Exchange House Ireland National Traveller Mental Health ServiceTelephone and online services and supports are available while face-to-face and group services have stopped.
Call 01 8721094 and press 1 from 9am to 5pm every day
Visit exchangehouse.ie
Traveller Counselling ServiceOnline counselling to members of the Traveller community who need support during this time.
Visit travellercounselling.ie
11. BodywhysBodywhysConnect - online support groups for adults with eating disorders.
YouthConnect - online support groups for young people aged 13-18.
Helpline 01 2107906 Monday, Wednesday and Sunday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm and Saturday from 10.30am to 12.30pm
Visit bodywhys.ie
[email protected] for support
Union of Students in IrelandTips and resources to keep your mind healthy.
Visit usi.ie
Practitioner HealthConfidential support and help for doctors, dentists and pharmacists.
Phone 01 297 0396
[email protected]
Visit practitionerhealth.ie
College of Psychiatrists in IrelandShort videos for families of young people with mental illness. These include measures that can help during the coronavirus pandemic.
Visit the College of Psychiatrists in Ireland.
Freephone 116 123 every day 24 hours a day
[email protected]
2. Pieta HouseTelephone and text-based support counselling for people who are suicidal or engaging in self-harm.
Freephone 1800 247 247 every day 24 hours a day
Text HELP to 51444 - standard message rates apply
Visit pieta.ie
3. Aware Information and support to anyone over 18. Issues relating to mood or the mood of a friend or family member, or who has depression or bipolar.
Phone 'Support and Self Care Peer Group' for people experiencing:
- anxiety
- mild to moderate depression
- bipolar disorder
- mood-related conditions
[email protected]
Visit aware.ie
4. Crisis Text Line Ireland Confidential messaging support service
Text TALK to 086 1800 280 every day 24 hours a day - standard message rates apply.
5. LGBT IrelandLGBT+ helpline 1890 929 539 every day
Gender identity family support line 01 907 3707
Online instant messaging support 6.30pm to 10pm Monday to Thursday, 4pm to 10pm Friday and 4pm to 6pm Saturday and Sunday.
[email protected] for support or information
Visit lgbt.ie
6. Mental Health Ireland Information and support for people who experience mental health difficulties
Information line 01 284 1166 from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Visit mentalhealthireland.ie
[email protected]
HSE Mental Health Recovery CollegesRecovery education colleges and services provide mental health recovery education.
Timetables have been developed to support people through recovery education.
Visit Recovery Education
6. GROW Mental Health RecoveryInformation line 1890 474 474
Six-week guide on coping with COVID19, consisting of podcasts, practical resources and information.
Visit grow.ie
[email protected]
7. Together 4 Cancer ConcernTelephone support with cancer counsellors. Links to nationwide community cancer support centres and a team of clinical psychologists.
Freephone 1800 200 700
Visit the HSE National Cancer Control Programme for more information.
8. ADHD IrelandSupport and information for young people and adults with ADHD and their carers and families.
Phone 01 874 8349 from 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday
Visit adhdireland.ie
[email protected]
9. Inclusion IrelandThe National Association for People with an Intellectual Disability. Easy-read guides on coronavirus. These include one about good mental health for people with intellectual disabilities.
Visit inclusionireland.ie
10. Exchange House Ireland National Traveller Mental Health ServiceTelephone and online services and supports are available while face-to-face and group services have stopped.
Call 01 8721094 and press 1 from 9am to 5pm every day
Visit exchangehouse.ie
Traveller Counselling ServiceOnline counselling to members of the Traveller community who need support during this time.
Visit travellercounselling.ie
11. BodywhysBodywhysConnect - online support groups for adults with eating disorders.
YouthConnect - online support groups for young people aged 13-18.
Helpline 01 2107906 Monday, Wednesday and Sunday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm and Saturday from 10.30am to 12.30pm
Visit bodywhys.ie
[email protected] for support
Union of Students in IrelandTips and resources to keep your mind healthy.
Visit usi.ie
Practitioner HealthConfidential support and help for doctors, dentists and pharmacists.
Phone 01 297 0396
[email protected]
Visit practitionerhealth.ie
College of Psychiatrists in IrelandShort videos for families of young people with mental illness. These include measures that can help during the coronavirus pandemic.
Visit the College of Psychiatrists in Ireland.