There are a great many resources available to individuals, couples and families under stress. Some of these are listed below. Do not be slow to reach out to these services if you feel they may be of help. They will deal with your concerns sensitively, professionally, and in confidence.
Remember it is always better to reach out for help earlier rather than later. These services will not be critical or judgemental if you contact them sooner rather than later.
Many of the services listed here are located in the West of Ireland but others operate Nationally and local referrals can always be arranged.
In case of an emergency dial 999 or 112
In a critical or emergency situation do not hesitate to contact the Gardai who will respond sympathetically and if necessary will refer you to local support services in your area.
HSE Mental Health Services
Galway Recovery College aims to create a culture of recovery by empowering people with mental health challenges.
Text: Help to 51444
Call free 24 Hours a day, 7 Days a week: 1800 247 247
www.pieta.ie
Samaritans
Call/email/text support 24/7
Drop-in service in Galway between 9am-6/8pm
Phone: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritians.ie
Text: Hello to 50808
HSE Mental Health
The HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) is involved in a range of education and training initiatives encompassing suicide prevention and mental health promotion.
Suicide or Survive
Programmes and workshops run regularly in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon,
Galway Rape Crisis Centre
Counselling and advocacy for survivors of sexual abuse and trauma.
Sexual Assault Treatment Units
A safe place when you have or think you may have been raped or sexually assaulted.
Connect
Connect is a free telephone counselling and support service for any adult who has experienced abuse, trauma or neglect in childhood. You can talk in confidence with a trained counsellor who can listen or help with questions you have.
Cope Galway
Domestic violence and abuse Service & Refuge. Available to women who are experiencing domestic abuse. If you or someone you know needs our help, please call the 24-hour confidential helpline – 091 565 985.
Youth Work Ireland
Youth Support & Counselling Service
41-43 Prospect Hill, Galway, Team, Ballinasloe and Loughrea
Ask About Alcohol
One-stop shop for information about alcohol abuse and how it affects your health, get advice, and help with assessing the problem
ProblemGambling.ie
help line and information on gambling addiction services in Ireland.
shOUT!
shOUT! is a group that works with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgender or Questioning young people aged 14-17 and 18-21 years of age in the Galway region
Amach LGBT
Teach Solais LGBT+ Resource Centre, no. 1 Victoria Place Galway city runs events, training and provides support for individuals identifying as LGBT+
LGBT Ireland
LGBT support line: phone/email peer support groups for gay and bisexual men and women in Galway.
Belong To
Support and resources for young LGBTQ people
In person support available in Dublin.
