Services for Parents

Curriculum Support

https://ncca.ie/en/primary/resources-for-parents/

National Parents Council

https://www.npc.ie/primary

Parentline

School Refusal/Non Violent Resistance (NVR)/Online Safety

01 8733500

Tusla

Child Protection/Early Intervention/Family support

www.tusla.ie
Phone: 01 7718500
Email: info@tusla.ie

CARI
The CARI Helpline is the first point of contact and support for any person or professional who has concerns about or is affected by child sexual abuse or sexualised behaviour.

0818924567 Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm

Children and Young Adults Services

Childline
Free listening services to children
and young people up to the age of 18.
The Childline helpline is open 24 hours every day.
Online chat
Freephone 1800 666 666
Text the word “Talk” to 50101
www.childline.ie

Anti-bullying 
A new anti-bullying website launched by the Department of Education
http://www.tacklebullying.ie

Bodywhys
A range of services (helpline, support groups,
online groups, email, and family programmes)
for adults and young people with eating disorders and their families.
Contact alex@bodywhys.ie for support.
www.bodywhys.ie

ReachOut
Web-based service that helps young people get through tough times
by providing useful information on mental health and related issues
www.youth.ie/project-item/reachout

SpunOut.ie
Ireland’s youth information by young people, for young people
anonymous support 24/7
Text SPUNOUT to 50808
www.spunout.ie

Jigsaw
Jigsaw is a national centre for youth mental health
of those aged 12 to 25 years of age.
www.jigsaw.ie

BeLonGTo
Youth Services (LGBTI+) young people between 14 and 23
support groups for young people and parents
www.belongto.org

Services for Women

Women’s Aid
Confidential information, support and understanding for women who
are being abused by current or former boyfriends, partners, or husbands.
Helpline: 1800341900
www.womensaid.ie  

National Women’s Council

https://www.nwci.ie/womens_mental_health_support

Mental Health Services

For resources, information,
or guidance around mental health please visit the 
HSE’s Your Mental Health and Mental Health Ireland websites

Pieta House
Free therapeutic support to people who are in suicidal distress
and those who engage in self-harm.
Helpline: 1800 247 247
www.pieta.ie

Samaritans
anonymous, free, and 24/7
Text HELLO to 50808
https://text50808.ie/

Aware
Depression Support & Education Services
Helpline: 1800 80 48 48
www.aware.ie/

ALONE
Support for older people
Phone 0818 2220248 am to 8 pm everyday
www.alone.ie

Seniorline
Confidential listening service for older people,
provided by trained older volunteers.
Call 1800 804 591 from 10 am to 10 pm every day.
www.thirdageireland.ie

Services for the Travelling Community 

National Traveller Mental Health Service

Exchange House Ireland

Phone:01 8721094  

https://exchangehouse.ie/services.php

Traveller Counselling Service

Online counselling

www.travellercounselling.ie

Services for Migrants

Immigrant Council of Ireland

https://www.immigrantcouncil.ie/

Migrant Rights Centre Ireland

https://www.mrci.ie/