Older and Somewhat Wiser

Holiday Blues - #6

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We understand that the Christmas season can be a hard time for some people too. Make sure to check in on yourself and look after yourself this season. OASW is thinking of you and wishes you a warm holiday.

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Irish helplines

  1. Funded by the HSE (Health Service Executive in Ireland) - Text HELLO to 50808 - https://text50808.ie/get-help?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjO6K6bXd7QIVJO_tCh0b5w_cEAAYASAAEgI-7vD_BwE
  2. When in a crisis, or you need someone to talk to, Dublin Samaritan volunteers can be contacted 24/7 either by phone on free to call 116 123, or by email to [email protected] - https://www.samaritans.org/ireland/branches/dublin/
  3. Freephone 1800 247 247 tp speak to a therapist if you are in a crisis. OR Text HELP to 51444 (this may cost) - https://www.pieta.ie/

    4. Finding a helpline in your country - https://www.therapyroute.com/article/helplines-suicide-hotlines-and-crisis-lines-from-around-the-world

    Irish website - https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/get-support/ - Has resources from different charity and helplines to help with:

    • feelings of isolation
    • depression and bipolar support
    • suicidal distress
    • mental health support and recovery group
    • eating disorders
    • how to help and be aware of people experiencing poor mental health groups
    • childline
    • parentline
    • women's aid
    • domestic abuse support for women and child
    • The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre- for people have experience sexual assault, rape, or childhood sexual abuse
    • LGBT and their friends & families support service


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