Suicide Prevention Day - Creating Hope Through Action at IMS

September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day 2023, and at IMS, we are committed to creating hope through action every day.

Our dedication to prioritising people is at the core of everything we do. On this important occasion, we are honoured to present a podcast between Jean Lyons - Virtual Events Lead, Pat Madigan - Project Manager and Michelle Meaney - Secretary of the Limerick Treaty Suicide Prevention (Our Charity Partner)

Limerick Treaty Suicide Prevention

Phone: 085 784 5347

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/treatysuicideprevention/

If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please reach out immediately.

Where to get help:

https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/nosp/help/

A GP

A GP can offer support for anyone in crisis. If possible, ask someone to come along with you. Find a service near you:

GP or health centre

Out of hours GP service

HSE Mental Health Services

If you are being supported by a mental health team, or have been in the past, contact the service for support in a crisis.

Samaritans

Samaritans services are available 24 hours a day, for confidential, non-judgmental support.

Freephone 116 123

Email [email protected]

Visit www.samaritans.ie for more information

Pieta

Pieta provide a range of suicide and self-harm prevention services.

Freephone 1800 247 247 anytime day or night

Text HELP to 51444 (standard message rates apply)

Visit www.pieta.ie for more information

Text About It

Text About It is a free, anonymous, 24/7 messaging service providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support for our mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Text HELLO to 50808, anytime day or night

Visit www.textaboutit.ie for more information

Childline

A free 24/7 support service for children and young people up to and including those age 18 years of age.

Freephone 1800 66 66 66

Text 50101 

Live chat at www.childline.ie

Hospital and emergency services

If you, or someone you know is at immediate risk of harm, go to or call the emergency department of your local general hospital. You can also contact emergency services on 112 or 999 anytime, day or night. 

Visit www.yourmentalhealth.ie for information on how to mind your mental health, support others, or to find a support service in your area. You can also call the Your Mental Health Information Line on 1800 111 888, anytime day or night, for information on mental health services in your area.