Last Updated 06^th July 2022

A number of organisations are highlighted below, but this document Quick Reference Guide to Useful Services and Supports for Inclusion and Wellbeing is a useful guide, developed by SOLAS, listing details of organisations which may be of benefit to learners in the areas of inclusion and wellbeing 

Alone

• Alone support older people at home.
• They have a dedicated COVID-19 support line
• Call 0818 222 024 (from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week)

Aware

• Aware provides support & information for people who experience depression or bipolar disorder and their concerned loved ones
• Freephone Support Line 1800 80 48 48 (from 10am to 10pm every day)

Barnado's

• Barnardo's has launched a national telephone support service for parents in response to the challenges they are facing during the Covid-19 pandemic
• Freephone 1800 910 123 (from 10am to 2pm, Monday to Friday)

BeLonG To

• BeLonG To provide support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI+) young people in Ireland
• Text LGBTI+ to 086 1800 280 for 24/7 support (standard SMS rates may apply)

Bodywhys

• Bodywhys provides support and information services to people affected by eating disorders
• BodywhysConnect online support groups for adults (19+) 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) 

Crisis Text Line

• is an anonymous 24/7 messaging support service with trained volunteers available to listen to people going through a tough time.
• Text MHR to 086 1800 280 (standard text message rates apply)

Drugs.ie

• HSE's national drug information and support website
• A comprehensive range of information and supports related to substance use.
•  HSE National Drugs Helpline 1800 459 459
• E-mail: info@drugs.ie

Exchange House

• Provides front line and support services to travellers
• Call 01 8721094 for support, help or advice (from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Helplink.ie

• A mental health charity providing free counselling during the COVID-19 crisis
• Call 091 759887 or 0818 998880 (during office hours) or email helplinksupport@helplink.ie

Jigsaw

• Jigsaw is the National Centre for Youth Mental Health
• Mental health information and a Q&A service for young people, their parents and guardians, and those who work with young people.
• Jigsaw also offer an online group chat service.
• Call 1800 544 729 for support

Mental Health Ireland

• Promoting positive mental health and wellbeing to all individuals and communities in Ireland
• Information line (01) 284 1166 (from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

Pieta House

• Pieta provides free therapy to those engaging in self-harm, with suicidal ideation, or bereaved by suicide
• Freephone 1800 247 247 (any time, day or night)
• Text HELP to 51444 (standard message rates apply)

Samaritans Ireland

• The Samaritans aim to provide support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide
• Freephone 116 123 (any time, day or night)

Shine

• Shine aim to empower people with mental ill health and their families through support, information and education.
• Shine offers a confidential email support service for anyone who doesn’t feel ready or able to speak to someone in person or on the phone. Contact phil@shine.ie

SpunOut

• Ireland's youth information website focusing on wellbeing and good physical and mental health
• They offer anonymous support 24/7 with a text message support service
• Text SPUNOUT to 086 1800 280 to begin
• They also have a dedicated COVID-19 section

TENI

• The Transgender Equality Network Ireland
• TENI seeks to improve the situation and advance the rights and equality of trans people and their families
• Parent support groups across the island of Ireland and are extremely helpful for parents of trans children
• Family support line 01 907 3707

YourMentalHealth

• This HSE site provides information and signposting on all mental health supports and services that are available nationally & locally provided by the HSE and its funded partners
• Freephone 1800 111 888 (any time, day or night) to find supports and services