Health emergencies – dial 999 or 112 for ambulance service, fire and rescue services.
The Samaritans offer a non-judgmental, confidential listening service for people in need at 1850 60 90 60 or email jo@samaritans.org
The Rape Crisis Centre offers a 24 hour telephone helpline 1800 77 88 88. Childline offers 24 hour helpline for anyone up to the age of 18 at 1800 666 666.
he ISPCC’s Childline phone service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Anyone up to the age of 18 can avail of Childline’s phone service at 1800 666 666.
‘Teentxt’ is a live one-to-one text messaging support service run by Childline for young people. By texting the word ‘Talk’ to 50101 a young person from anywhere in Ireland can avail of this free confidential service.
One Family is Ireland’s national organisation for one-parent families. Their helpline number is 1890 662212
Teen Between is is a specialised support service for teenagers whose parents are going through a divorce or separation. It can also help young adults who have experienced their parent’s separation during their teenage years. Teen Between run a helpline, 1800 303191.