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  • #2
    salacious crumb
    Registered Users Posts: 6,029 ✭✭✭salacious crumb


    https://www.mabs.ie/


  • #3
    uch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,012 ✭✭✭uch


    http://www.focusireland.ie/

    21/25



  • #4
    weisses
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,558 ✭✭✭weisses


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

    Sounds obvious but still


  • #5
    weisses
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,558 ✭✭✭weisses


    http://www.barnardos.ie/


  • #6
    The Dom
    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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  • #7
    [Deleted User]
    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


  • #8
    Menas
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,318 ✭✭✭✭Menas


    Woman's shelter.

    www.womensaid.ie


  • #9
    Chucken
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,459 ✭✭✭Chucken


    Trigger Happy wrote: »
    Woman's shelter.

    www.womensaid.ie

    To add to this:

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

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


  • #10
    Fr_Dougal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,166 ✭✭✭Fr_Dougal


    www.sonashousing.ie


  • #11
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 50,630 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


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


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  • #12
    MadsL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 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/


  • #13
    Chucken
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,459 ✭✭✭Chucken


    https://www.childline.ie/

    http://www.lgbt.ie/

    http://www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie/

    http://www.al-anon-ireland.org/


  • #14
    Tombi!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,689 ✭✭✭Tombi!


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


  • #15
    McChubbin
    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.


  • #16
    C.K Dexter Haven
    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.


  • #17
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 50,630 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    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.


  • #18
    dodderangler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 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/


  • #19
    r3nu4l
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,399 ✭✭✭✭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


  • #20
    El Guapo!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,438 ✭✭✭✭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.


  • #21
    oldyouth
    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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  • #22
    LoonyLovegood
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,068 ✭✭✭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.


  • #23
    Munstermad
    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


  • #24
    Shut the front door
    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.


  • #25
    Sunnyisland
    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.


  • #26
    xia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 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/


  • #27
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 50,630 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    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.


  • #28
    patsypantaloni
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 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


  • #29
    Benny_Cake
    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


  • #30
    jujumushu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 670 ✭✭✭jujumushu


    SOSADIreland - Louth/Meath/Monaghan/Cavan/Offaly


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  • #31
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 50,630 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    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


  • #32
    A Neurotic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,779 ✭✭✭A Neurotic


    Yeah they're there.


  • #33
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 50,630 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Oh cool, must be something on my end then, thanks :)


  • #34
    jujumushu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 670 ✭✭✭jujumushu


    I can only see three headings


  • #35
    JillyQ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,382 ✭✭✭JillyQ


    www.copegalway.ie for people affected by homelessness or domestic violence.


  • #36
    Nemeses
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,829 ✭✭✭Nemeses


    Depression/Mental Health/Suicide

    For anyone that has lost someone due to suicide.

    http://Livinglinks.ie
    http://3ts.ie/


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  • #37
    Split
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭Split


    Mental Health Support www.olagola.com / www.facebook.com/olagola

    The Miscarriage Association Of Ireland
    A support group for families who suffer a miscarriage.
    www.miscarriage.ie


    www.drugs.ie

    www.drcc.ie


  • #38
    JuliusCaesar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,882 ✭✭✭JuliusCaesar


    ocdireland.org - support & information for sufferers and family members of people with OCD, BDD, Trich, skin-picking etc.

    there's also a sticky on the Psychology forum on how to find a counsellor/therapist:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=53588881&postcount=2 (Hope you don't mind me mentioning it, you can delete it if you like)


  • #39
    RoiSoleil
    Registered Users Posts: 93 ✭✭RoiSoleil


    Thank you for this list of links. It is so important to look after our mental health.


  • #40
    eviltwin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,495 ✭✭✭✭eviltwin


    www.aimfamilyservices.ie

    free legal advice particulary in the area of family law


  • #41
    SkyBlueClouds
    Registered Users Posts: 271 ✭✭SkyBlueClouds


    Just thought i'd add this in for LGBT resources:

    Belong2

    BeLonG To is the national organisation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) young people in Ireland, aged between 14 and 23.


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  • #42
    bodhrandude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,641 ✭✭✭✭bodhrandude


    The Galway Peoples' Resource Centre: I just joined this place last December on a CE scheme as a Equality Rights officer, its a centre where help is given to the long term employed to get back into work and education and info for settled refugees and those on Direct Provision. It is situated in the centre of Galway city.

    http://gprc.ie/

    If you want to get into it, you got to get out of it. (Hawkwind 1982)



  • #43
    Munstermad
    Registered Users Posts: 490 ✭✭Munstermad


    For those struggling with debt, and we all know the mental agony that comes with it.... These guys are so worth talking to. I can't begin to say how much one short meeting has done for me...
    http://www.phoenixproject.ie/
    :)


  • #44
    Joshua5
    Registered Users Posts: 374 ✭✭Joshua5


    I know it says keep it to a minimum but I'd like to say to anyone out there in need of help do not let your pride get in your way. Many years ago I fell on hard times, really hard times in fact. I only had enough cash to pay my mortgage, feed my kids and get to and from work. Even at that point I wasn't breaking even.... My hours of work had been reduced and I was effectively starving to stay afloat.

    As much as I didn't want to I ended up calling the VdeP, it was so hard to do because I'm a proud guy and never wanted 'handouts'.

    The guys in VdeP are saints. Literally saints. They do not judge, they genuinely want to help you out. Even with the limited resources they have they will do their utmost for you.

    Alot of people go through hard times. As soon as I got back on my feet after two months of their support I never looked back. Now I make it my business to donate every month with a little extra at xmas.

    I will always buy toys for the giving tree which are generally in every office and just knowing that I'm giving back that feeling to someone in need that I got is an amazing feeling. I know things are tight for everyone especially this time of year but if you can spare a fiver, or even buy a small teddy, book whatever I can tell you from experience it restores the faith in humanity for the person receiving it.

    Sorry for the long winded note....


  • #45
    brokensoul84
    Closed Accounts Posts: 50 ✭✭brokensoul84


    Console text service text "HELP" to 51444.

    Also Samaritians text service 087 2609090.

    Have used both services a great help especially if you find (like me) it hard to talk on phone


  • #46
    whatismyname
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,707 ✭✭✭whatismyname


    This is for self-help materials, rather than professional help resources.

    http://www.get.gg/ is a really good website of self-help resources.

    In particular:

    Free printable worksheets http://www.get.gg/freedownloads2.htm
    Free printable leaflets http://www.get.gg/freedownloads.htm

    Safety plan - Coping with suicidal thoughts http://www.get.gg/docs/SafetyPlan.pdf

    CBT Self-help course booklet http://www.get.gg/docs/SelfHelpCourse.pdf

    Also, Living Life to the Full is a free online CBT course at http://llttf.com/


  • #47
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Since there is a LGBT section it might be worth adding the gayswitchboard.ie


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