Sometimes it’s easier to speak honestly to a stranger.  If you feel it would help you to speak with someone please call one of the numbers below. T he people at end of the phone won’t judge you, they will just listen and try to help you.

• Childline FREEPHONE  1800 66 66 66
• Samaritans 1850 60 90 900
• Teen-Line Ireland 1800 833 634
• The National LGBT Helpline Call: 1890 929 539 OR  TextLGBTI+ to 086 1800 280
• Jigsaw offer support and advice to young people (aged 12-25) experiencing mental health difficulties.
• BodyWhys  1890 200 444
• PIETA HOUSE  FREEPHONE 1800 247 247 –  24/7 Suicide Helpline is available or text “HELP” to 51444
• Aware  Freephone 1800 80 48 48 Aware’s Support Line. Available Monday to Sunday from 10am – 10pm.

Online advice for young people is available from the following sites.

• SpunOut   is an independent, youth led national charity working to empower young people between the ages of 16 and 25 to create personal and social change.  50808 is a free, 24/7 text message support service
• TEENLINE  www.teenline.ie  Tel: 1800 833 634
• CHILDLINE www.childline.ie   FREE TEXT 50101
• BeLonGTo   support young Lesbian Gay Bisexual & Transgender (LGBTQI+) people
• Bodywhys is the national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders.

These sites can provide useful advice for parents and guardians

• Parentline provides a completely confidential helpline for parents and guardians. LoCall 1890 927277 or 01 8733500
• NPC National Parents Council Primary  “NPC Information/Helpline is a confidential service for parents. The Information/Helpline officers listen, and give information and support to parents to help them make the best possible decisions for and with their children.”  If you have a query on any aspect of your child’s education please contact the Information / Helpline on Tel: 01-8874477 email:  [email protected] The Information / Helpline is open from:  Monday to Wednesday  from  10am to 5pm  and on  Thursday and Friday  from  10am to 4pm  Information / Helpline Officers will be available to help you with any issue you may have.
• NPCPP National Parents Council Post-Primary Tel: +353 (1) 830 2740
• Loving Our Out Kids  (Formerly Parents Support) is a support organisation run by parents for other parents who have lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender children of any age.
• Transgender Family Support Line  Tel: 01 907 3707  Sunday (6pm – 9pm) and Tuesday (10am – 12pm).