While Christmas is a celebration for many people, for some individuals the holiday period can prove to be a challenging time. Recognising that Christmas can be a challenging time of year DBS has put together some support services available over the Christmas period

StPatricks Support and Information Service: Run by mental health nurses to help with your mental health queries. 

Available 9am-5pm Monday-Friday (excluding public holidays)

P: 012493333

E: [email protected] 

Samaritans: Support for mental health issues, suicide, bereavement from suicide and advice for supporting someone else with mental health issues

Available 24hrs a day 

P: 116 123 

E: [email protected] 

Pieta house: Crisis helpline for people experiencing thoughts of suicide, self-harm and those bereaved by suicide.

Available 24hrs a day

P: 1800 247 247

Text: HELP to 51444

Text About It: Calming chat to immediate support for your mental health and emotional wellbeing. Confidential, anonymous chat with a trained volunteer.

Available 24hrs a day 

Free-text HELLO to 50808

Aware: Free Support line for individuals seeking support and information about anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder- for themselves or their loved ones. 

Available- 10am-10pm 7 days a week 

P: 1800804848

E: [email protected] 

Bodywhys: Support for those affected by eating disorders, including adults, children and family members of those with eating disorders. 

P: 01 210 7906

E: [email protected] 

 

Health Service Executive (HSE): Information and advice about mental health and wellbeing.

P: 1800 111 888