This is a list of organisations which 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 GUIpilot@cso.ie.
Citizens Information - provides free information and advice on a range of issues including 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.
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
Accord Couples and Relationship Counselling for Individuals and couples experiencing difficulties in their relationships.
Email: onlinecounselling@accord.ie
www.accord.ie
Safe Ireland a national body working to eradicate Domestic Violence, which includes delivering frontline refuge and support services.
Phone: 1800 341 900
www.safeireland.ie
Women’s Aid provides support and information to women and their children who are being physically, emotionally and sexually abused in their own homes.
Phone: 1800 341 900
Email: info@womensaid.ie
www.womensaid.ie
Men’s Aid is the only dedicated national service supporting men and their families experiencing Domestic Violence in Ireland.
Phone: 01 554 3811
Email: hello@mensaid.ie
www.mensaid.ie
Tusla is Ireland’s Child & Family Agency. If you have reasonable grounds for concern, you can report them to a local social worker.
Find local contacts here: https://www.tusla.ie/children-first/contact-a-social-worker3//
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 completely 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
Barnardos provides services and work with families, communities, and our partners to transform the lives of vulnerable children who are affected by adverse childhood experiences.
Phone: 01 4530355
Email: info@barnardos.ie
www.barnardos.ie
The HSE Drugs and Alcohol Helpline provides a free confidential place where you can talk through your concerns about drugs or alcohol.
Phone: 1800 459 459
Email: helpline@hse.ie
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to
recover from alcoholism.
Phone: 01 842 0700
Email: gso@alcoholicsanonymous.ie
www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie
Al-Anon offers understanding and support for families and friends of problem drinkers in an anonymous environment.
Phone: 01 873 2699
Email: info@alanon.ie
Gamblers Anonymous (G.A.) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to
recover from a gambling problem.
Email: info@gamblersanonymous.ie
www.gamblersanonymous.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
Pieta House offers a specialised treatment programme for people who have suicidal ideation or who participate in self-harming behaviours.
Phone: 1800 247 247
Text: HELP to 51444
Email: info@pieta.ie
www.pieta.ie
Aware is the national mental health organisation providing free support, education and information to those impacted by depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions.
Phone: 1800 80 48 48
Email: supportmail@aware.ie
www.aware.ie
HSE National Counselling Service is a service which provides free face to face, phone and video counselling services to adults who experienced childhood abuse or neglect.
Self-referrals are accepted.
Find regional contact details here: https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/national-counselling-service/contact-us/
