Mental Health Resources
Crisis Support and Mental Health Resources
If you're in crisis right now
If you're in immediate danger, call 999 or 112 (both work in Ireland and the UK) or go to your nearest emergency department. Don't wait.
Everything else on this page is for when you need support but aren't at that level. It's okay to reach out before things get that bad. That's actually the point.
Ireland
HSE Mental Health The HSE's mental health hub covers everything from self-help tools to how to access specialist services. A solid first stop if you're not sure where to start. Website: hse.ie/mental-health
Your Mental Health Information Line A free HSE phone service available any time. Not a counselling line, but they can tell you what services are available and how to access them. Call: 1800 111 888 Website: hse.ie/mental-health/services-support/your-mental-health-information-line
Samaritans Free, confidential, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You don't have to be suicidal to call. If something is weighing on you, that's enough. Call: 116 123 Email: jo@samaritans.ie
Pieta House Specialises in suicide and self-harm crisis support. Free counselling available in person or by phone. Call: 116 123 Text: HELP to 51444 Website: pieta.ie
Aware Focused specifically on depression and bipolar disorder. Offers a helpline, support groups, and online resources. Call: 1800 804 848 Website: aware.ie
Turn2Me Online mental health support including peer support groups and counselling. Good option if phone calls feel like too much. Website: turn2me.ie
Text About It Free, 24/7 text-based crisis support. Text HOME to 50808. No call needed. Just text.
Your GP Worth saying plainly: your GP is a legitimate first point of contact for mental health support. You don't need to be in crisis. Low mood, anxiety, feeling stuck, all of that is worth bringing.
United Kingdom
NHS Mental Health The NHS mental health hub covers conditions, treatments, and how to access support across the UK. Website: nhs.uk/mental-health
NHS Talking Therapies Free NHS therapy for anxiety and depression in England. You can self-refer without needing a GP referral first. Website: nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/nhs-talking-therapies
Find Your Local NHS Urgent Mental Health Helpline Every area in England has a free 24/7 crisis line. This tool helps you find yours. Website: nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline
Samaritans Call: 116 123 (free, 24/7) Email: jo@samaritans.org
Crisis Text Line Text SHOUT to 85258. Free, confidential, 24/7.
Mind Information, advice, and local support across England and Wales. Good for understanding your options and knowing your rights. Website: mind.org.uk Infoline: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)
Papyrus (for under 35s) Focused on suicide prevention for young people. Call: 0800 068 4141 Text: 07860 039967 Website: papyrus-uk.org
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) Particularly focused on men, though open to everyone. Call: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm to midnight, daily) Website: thecalmzone.net
Worldwide
Befrienders Worldwide A global network of emotional support centres. Their website helps you find local support wherever you are. Website: befrienders.org
International Association for Suicide Prevention Directory of crisis centres across dozens of countries. Website: iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres
Crisis Text Line (US, Canada, Ireland, UK) Text HOME to 741741 (US/Canada) or 85258 (UK) or 50808 (Ireland).
Find A Helpline Searchable global database of mental health helplines by country and topic. Website: findahelpline.com
A note on this page
I'm a mindfulness and breathwork facilitator, not a mental health clinician. The work I offer can be a useful complement to professional support but it isn't a substitute for it.
If you're struggling, the most important thing you can do is tell someone who is qualified to help. The resources above are a starting point.
If you'd like to talk about whether the work I offer might be appropriate for you, I'm happy to have that conversation honestly.