Help: phone numbers and websites

For those looking for help:

Teen-Line Ireland
If you feel lonely, anxious, isolated, down, vulnerable, depressed or suicidal, please ring. Teen-Line are here to Listen and Care.
Freephone Helpline : 1800 833 634
Web : http://www.bebo.com/Profile.jsp?MemberId=3723419077

Gingerbread Ireland (One Parent Families)
Carmichael House
Brunswick St North
Dublin 1
Tel: + 353 (0) 1 8146618
(Monday-Friday 10a.m.-5p.m.)

Eating disorders Bodywhys Providing help, support and understanding for people affected by eating disorders. Bodywhys Connect – online support through website www.bodywhys.ie. Bodywhys offers support groups both for people with eating disorders and their families and friends. Details of time and venues available from website and helpline.” Web : www.bodywhys.ie Email : info@bodywhys.ie Office : + 353 (0) 1 2834963 Phone : Lo Call Helpline Service:- 1890 200 444 Helpline Hours : Mon. 19.30 – 21.30 Tues. 12.30 – 14.30 Wed. 19.30 – 21.30 Thurs. 10.00 – 12.00 Fri. 12.30 – 14.30

Drug addiction – 1800 459 459.

Samaritans
Providing befriending 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to those passing through personal crisis.
Irish Regional Office, Southern Desk Room 35, 112 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1
Web : www.samaritans.org
Email : jo@samaritans.org
Phone : “Helpline” 1850 60 90 90
Office : + 353 (01) 8781822

Alcoholics anonymous – Dublin: 014538998

drugs/ hiv helpline: 1800459459

gamblers anonymous: 01 8721133

Adult children of Alcoholics – Sligo: 071 9160933
(Support groups for adults who suffer as a result of previous/ongoing experiences as children of alcoholic parents)

National Suicide Bereavement Support Network
01-6608367 www.pinpoint.ie

Dyslexia – 01-2840563 / www.dyslexia-at-bay-com

Aware Helpline – 1890 303 302
Help for those with depression

Childline – 1800 666 666

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Clinic – 01 4162315 St James Hospital

Dublin Rape Crisis centre – 1800 778 888

INTERNET CRISIS RESOURCES

Aware Defeat Depression
Providing support and assistance to those whose lives are affected by depression.
72 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2
Web : www.aware.ie
Email : aware@iol.ie
Phone : +353 (0) 1 6617211

Console (Bereaved by Suicide Foundation)
Console assists people who have lost a relative or friend to suicide and who would like the comfort and understanding of others who have experienced a similar loss.
24hr Helpline: 1800 201 890
Dublin Address & Details: All Hallows College, Grace Park Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9
Phone: ++353 1 857 4300 Fax: +353 1 857 4310
Galway Address & Details: Console, 26 Bowling Green, Galway
Phone: 091 537333 Phone: 091 537373
Email: suicidebereaved@hotmail.com
Web: www.suicidebereaved.com
Web: www.console.ie

National Suicide Bereavement Support Network
Providing support to new and existing suicide bereavement support groups and information to the bereaved. Website contains a Directory of Suicide Bereavement Support Groups in Ireland, recommended reading and details of upcoming events.
P.O Box 1, Youghal, Co. Cork
Web : www.nsbsn.org
Email : nsbsn@eircom.net
Phone : + 353 (0) 85 7224819

IAS – Irish Association of Suicidology
A forum for all individuals and voluntary groups involved in any aspect of suicidology for the exchange of knowledge gained from differing perspectives and experiences. Through its conferences and publications, the association highlights various aspects of suicide and endeavours to influence public policy and insure that positive action is taken to provide adequate strategies to combat this tragic problem in our society.
16 New Antrim St, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland.
Phone: +353 94 9250858
Fax: +353 94 9250859
Web: www.ias.ie
Check IAS website for details on their regular conferences and events.

GROW ( Ireland )
11 Liberty Street, Cork.
Tel: (021) 4277520
World Community Mental Health Movement in Ireland
National Information Line 1890 474 474.
Email: info@grow.ie
Web: www.grow.ie

Black Dog
Ireland’s interactive comprehensive self-help site for men and women coping with mental distress. It is a place to visit, take your time, exchange views and advice, get angry, relax or get information which might be useful.
Web : www.theblackdog.net

Reach Out
Reach Out. Find Out. Move On
Internet site to help young people get through tough times. Contains inspiring stories, interactive gallery, and advice on teen issues
Web : www.reachout.com.au

Trinity College mental health initiative
Confidential service available free to all registered Trinity College students offering support in coping with personal problems or academic concerns. Service also runs a range of workshops on issues such as stress management.
Web : www.tcd.ie/student _counselling

The Jed Foundation
The Jed Foundation is a non-profit public charity committed to reducing the young adult suicide rate and improving mental health support to colleges through their college mental health website www.ulifeline.org. Information element of website accessible but registration required for some sections.
Web : www.jedfoundation.org

Suicide help and info.
Website offering advice and information on how to respond to crisis. Excellent links to other reviewed sites.
Web : www.rochford.org/suicide

LIFE
The LIFE website has been developed by the Australian Network for Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention for Mental Health (Auseinet) as part of its commitment to the Australian Government National Suicide Prevention Strategy (NSPS). Fact sheets, links, policies, projects, a resources data base, reading lists and statistics sourced from Australia and overseas, are some of the high quality resources which are available. Many items are free and accessible online.”
Web: http://www.livingisforeveryone.com.au/
http://auseinet.flinders.edu.au/suiprev/index.php