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  • Registered Users Posts: 6,029 ✭✭✭salacious crumb




  • Registered Users Posts: 7,008 ✭✭✭uch




  • Registered Users Posts: 9,423 ✭✭✭weisses


    http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/

    Sounds obvious but still


  • Registered Users Posts: 9,423 ✭✭✭weisses




  • Closed Accounts Posts: 236 ✭✭The Dom


    Can personally vouch for the Capuchin Day Centre on Bow St (beside the Jameson Distillery) at the back of St Kevin's .

    They provide free meals, no questions asked, from around midday until 2pm, 365 days a year.

    So if you're in any way embarrassed (not that you should be) about needing help, it's a good place to at least make sure you get a good meal, as it's just like a canteen setting and you can come and go as you please.

    http://www.homeless.ie/

    http://www.coolmine.ie/about/links/food-day-centres-and-practical-support


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  • Posts: 6,025 ✭✭✭[Deleted User]


    The Samaritans, if you need to talk to someone

    You can call Samaritans for free in Ireland on
    116 123


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,318 ✭✭✭✭Menas


    Woman's shelter.

    www.womensaid.ie


  • Registered Users Posts: 9,459 ✭✭✭Chucken


    Woman's shelter.

    www.womensaid.ie

    To add to this:

    http://www.clarehaven.ie/ *Clare*

    http://www.adaptservices.ie/ *Limerick*


  • Registered Users Posts: 9,167 ✭✭✭Fr_Dougal




  • Posts: 50,630 ✭✭✭✭ Gage Late Sodium


    Thanks guys, I'll update OP when I'm at a computer :)


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  • Registered Users Posts: 20,299 ✭✭✭✭MadsL


    Christmas can be a difficult time for many. Pieta House offer free counselling for those contemplating suicide or other self-harm.

    http://www.pieta.ie/


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,689 ✭✭✭Tombi!


    http://www.gamblersanonymous.ie/
    Might be of help to some.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,080 ✭✭✭McChubbin


    I'd like to add Aware.ie and GROW to this list- both very good facilities that deal with the struggles of mental health issues.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,711 ✭✭✭C.K Dexter Haven


    I'd just like to say- while all these services posted in this thread can and will really help you- Sometimes, talking to a family member or trusted friend can be the most difficult thing to do, but can be also the most rewarding and helpful to you or can act as a great support in addition to these services- even if you haven't talked to them in a long time.


  • Posts: 50,630 ✭✭✭✭ Gage Late Sodium


    I've added the new links to the OP. I'll have a look through them over the weekend and try and break them down into easier groups. I also have some PMs which I'll add details of later on.

    I'd really like some more links for those in financial difficult so please keep them coming.


  • Registered Users Posts: 9,204 ✭✭✭dodderangler


    It all started with a mate of mine.
    Still can't believe it's been 10 years.
    Anyway
    http://www.teenline.ie/


  • Registered Users Posts: 17,398 ✭✭✭✭r3nu4l


    A huge thank you to Whoopsiedaisydoodles and to the people of AH for the links you have provided. This is part of the power of AH, a force for good in a world that can sometimes break the best of us. These kinds of threads show the true spirit of AH. :)

    People who care for those with long-term illnesses sometimes feel under even more pressure at Christmas so I thought it would be good to post details for the Carers Association of Ireland

    http://www.carersireland.com/ Tel: 1800 24 07 24 Fax: 057 9323623 Email: info@carersireland.com


  • Registered Users Posts: 12,408 ✭✭✭✭El Guapo!


    Not really Christmas related but may become relevant around the Christmas period when alcohol is involved, and one that's not generally talked about..... Amen.ie ....support for male victims of domestic violence.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,754 ✭✭✭oldyouth


    I just happened on this thread. I thought the title was mods giving out about topics being discussed in AH :D

    How wrong was I? Fantastic thread and priceless information. Well done Whoops and all the other contributers


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  • Moderators, Music Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 6,068 Mod ✭✭✭✭LoonyLovegood


    For those between 15-25 who need some help, there's http://www.jigsaw.ie which provides a place for you to have a chat and see a counsellor if needed.

    Just for any students here, individual colleges have their own Student Assistance Funds which can be extremely helpful.


  • Registered Users Posts: 490 ✭✭Munstermad


    Many people don't realise that there are Family Resource Centres in their communities which provide affordable counselling services, links with MABS and citizens information services, social welfare information, family support etc. Some have more services than others, but they can be a great first point of contact for people who don't know where to start if they find themselves struggling.....


    http://www.familyresource.ie/centres.php


  • Registered Users Posts: 15 Shut the front door


    http://www.bodywhys.ie

    It covers everyone male and female but I found it when helping a friend who is in their teens, sometimes they can get overlooked with mental health issues and their 'sullen teenage' moods can sometimes be a cry for help. And parents have it hard so clues can be missed, it helped us to have a starting point, for those teens who have started secondary school it can be tough finding your feet, make new friends and even deal with old bullies who have found some kindred spirits to make your life a bigger type of hell.

    Christmas can be time when it's quite a dark time for some and with all the food going around they can find it very tough.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 10,562 ✭✭✭✭Sunnyisland


    ALONE
    alone.ie/
    Voluntary organisation helping older people in need through a befriending service, housing and crisis support in the community.

    http://www.pmvtrust.ie

    Peter McVerry Trust is a charity set up by Fr Peter McVerry to reduce homelessness and the harm caused by drug misuse and social disadvantage.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,079 ✭✭✭xia


    I only recently came across The Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed http://www.inou.ie/
    And in the same area: The Larkin Unemployed Centre http://www.larkinctr.com/


  • Posts: 50,630 ✭✭✭✭ Gage Late Sodium


    Thanks for all the info guys, I'm updating the OP bit by bit to make it easier to find the right information. I'll add all of the new links this evening :)

    Keep them coming please, this is a great resource to have in AH.


  • Registered Users Posts: 234 ✭✭patsypantaloni


    Free legal advice incl housing/domestic violence/other possible legal issues
    http://www.flac.ie/gethelp/legaladvicecentres.html

    Also Immigrant Council and MRCI for specific supports for migrants, and BeLonG To for LGBT young people:
    www.immigrantcouncil.ie
    www.mrci.ie
    www.belong to.org


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,205 ✭✭✭Benny_Cake


    I'm not from Cork, but I've heard nothing but great things about Cork Penny Dinners, who provide a similar service to that of the Capuchin centre in Dublin.

    http://www.corkpennydinners.ie


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 670 ✭✭✭jujumushu


    SOSADIreland - Louth/Meath/Monaghan/Cavan/Offaly


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  • Posts: 50,630 ✭✭✭✭ Gage Late Sodium


    Guys, can someone please tell me if you can see the various breakdowns of services in the OP.

    There should be the following headings but they're not appearing for me, yet when I got to edit the post, they're there. I r confused.

    Financial/homelessness/food services
    Depression/Mental Health/Suicide
    Addiction Services
    Domestic Violence
    LGBT services


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