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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Funded by the HSE (Health Service Executive in Ireland) - Text HELLO to 50808 - https://text50808.ie/get-help?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjO6K6bXd7QIVJO_tCh0b5w_cEAAYASAAEgI-7vD_BwE
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/
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/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