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NEED HELP?

If you, or someone you know, is in crisis now and need someone to talk to:

Voluntary Support Services

Note: This is not a comprehensive list of voluntary support services. Local HSE Health Offices will be able to provide a more detailed guide to support services available in each region.

Aware Defeat Depression 72, Lower Leeson Street Dublin 2. Office: Helpline: (7 days from 10am - 10pm)	www.aware.ie 01-6617211 1890 303 302
Providing support and assistance to that section of society whose lives are affected by depression.
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Barnardos Christchurch Square Dublin 8. Office: Callsave:	www.barnardos.ie 01-4549699 or 1850 222 300
Committed to the best interests of children and young people in Ireland, promoting and respecting their rights.
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GROW in Ireland Ormonde Home Barrack Street Kilkenny Infoline:	www.grow.ie 1890 474 474
Grow is a mental health organisation which helps people who have suffered, or are suffering, from mental health problems.
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Mental Health Ireland Mensana House 6 Adelaide Street Dun Laoighre Co. Dublin. Office:	www.mentalhealthireland.ie 01-2841166
Providing help to those who are mentally ill and promoting positive mental health.
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Samaritans 4-5 Usher's Court Usher's Quay Dublin 8 Office: 24 Hour Telephone Helpline:	www.samaritans.org (24 Hour Email Helpline) 01-6710071 1850 609090
Providing befriending 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to those passing through personal crisis.
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Bodywhys PO Box 105 Blackrock Co. Dublin Office: LoCall Helpline:	www.bodywhys.ie (Support) 01-2835126 1890 200 444
(see website or call the office for Helpline opening hours) Providing help, support and understanding for people affected by eating disorders.
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Schizophrenia Ireland 38 Blessington Street Dublin 7 Office: Helpline (Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm)	www.sirl.ie 01 8601620 1890 621 631
Dedicated to upholding the rights and addressing the needs of all those affected by schizophrenia and related illnesses.
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Console All Hallows College Drumcondra Dublin 9 Office: Helpline:	www.console.ie 01-8574300 1800 201 890
Providing support to those bereaved by suicide.
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Living Links McDonagh House Dublin Road Nenagh Co. Tipperary Phone:	www.livinglinks.ie 087-9693021
Trained volunteers offer confidential, practical support and advice to families who have experienced a death by suicide in a number of counties.
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For information on regional and local bereavement support services contact your nearest HSE Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention
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Concerned About Suicide
(This information is based on the leaflet 'Concerned about Suicide', produced by the Resource Officers for Suicide Prevention of the former HSE and the Suicide Awareness Coordinators for Northern Ireland).

Some Warning Signs:

Most people who feel suicidal don't really want to die, they just want to end their pain. These are some of the signs which may indicate that someone is having thoughts of suicide:

Some Associated Risk Factors:

How to Respond:

There are a wide range of supports and services that can help in a crisis, including:

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