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Growing Up in Ireland (GUI) is the national longitudinal study of children and young people.
This important survey gathers data on the issues facing children and young people today.
This is a list of organisations that can help people deal with a range of issues. We are giving you this information in case you have any further questions about some of the issues raised during the survey. If you have any questions about your participation in Growing Up in Ireland, please email:csotakepart@cso.ie or call 021 453 5110.
Citizens Information - provides free information and advice on a range of issues including health, social welfare, money and tax, education and training, and consumer and employment rights.
Phone: 0818 07 4000
www.citizensinformation.ie
Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) is the state’s money advice service, guiding people through dealing with problem debt for more than 20 years. MABS is free, confidential, and independent. Visit your local MABS office.
Phone: 0818 07 2000
Email: helpline@mabs.ie
www.mabs.ie
Threshold, a national housing charity provides free, independent, and confidential advice and support to renters.
Phone: 1800 454 454
www.threshold.ie
Enable Ireland provides services to children and adults with disabilities and their families.
Phone: 01 8727155
Email:hello@enableireland.ie
www.enableireland.ie
Safe Ireland a national body working to eradicate Domestic Violence, which includes delivering frontline refuge and support services.
Phone: 090 6479078
Email: info@safeireland.ie
www.safeireland.ie
Women’s Aid provides support and information to women and their children who are being abused.
Phone: 1800 341 900
Email: info@womensaid.ie
www.womensaid.ie
Men’s Aid is a dedicated national service supporting men and their families experiencing domestic violence in Ireland.
Phone: 01 554 3811
Email: hello@mensaid.ie
www.mensaid.ie
One Family is a helpline for people parenting alone, sharing parenting and for those separating.
Phone: 0818 662 212
Email: info@onefamily.ie
www.onefamily.ie
Parent Line provides a confidential helpline for parents and guardians, providing support, guidance and information on all aspects of being a parent.
Phone: 1800 927 277
Email: info@parentline.ie
www.parentline.ie
Tusla is Ireland’s Child & Family Agency. is Ireland’s Child & Family Agency. They provide and fund a range of services to support children and families.
Phone: 01 7718500
Email: info@tusla.ie
www.tusla.ie
City and County Childcare Committees support families with childcare matters.
www.myccc.ie/
Helplink offer a range of services including couples counselling.
www.helplink.ie
The Samaritans is a 24 hour a day, 365 days a year support service for anyone who is experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those who have thoughts of suicide and want
someone to talk to.
Phone: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.ie
www.samaritans.org/ireland/samaritans-ireland
The National Counselling Service (NCS) provides free counselling to people in certain circumstances.
www2.hse.ie/mental-health/services-support/ncs/
HSE Mental Health Supports and Services are available free of charge to medical card holders with a GP referral.
Phone: 1800 111 888
www2.hse.ie/mental-health/services-support/supports-services/
Turn2me offers online support groups and online therapy with professionals through video or instant message. The service is free to Irish residents over 18.
www.turn2me.ie/
Learn about our data and confidentiality safeguards, and the steps we take to produce statistics that can be trusted by all.