Finding the right support in Ireland
Mantraminds offers non-clinical well-being counselling. If you need more support than we can offer, such as care from a doctor, a mental health professional or a specialist service, free and confidential help is available across Ireland, and the options below are a good place to start.
If you are in danger right now
If your life, or someone else's, is at risk, call 112 or 999.
If you need to talk to someone now:
| Service | How to reach them | When |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritans | Call 116 123 (free) | 24/7 |
| Pieta | Call 1800 247 247 · text HELP to 51444 | 24/7 |
| Text About It | Text HELLO to 50808 (free) | 24/7 |
Getting mental health care
Start with your GP
A GP is usually the best first step. Ask for a longer appointment and say you'd like to talk about your mental health. Your GP can talk through how you're feeling and, if it's right for you, refer you to HSE mental health services or another professional.
HSE YourMentalHealth Information Line
- Phone: 1800 111 888 (freephone, any time). The team can tell you about mental health supports and services near you, including HSE services and the services the HSE funds. It's an information line rather than a counselling service.
Specialised support
| If you're dealing with… | Service | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic abuse (women) | Women's Aid 24hr National Freephone Helpline | 1800 341 900 · 24/7 |
| Domestic abuse (men) | Men's Aid — National Confidential Helpline | 01 554 3811 |
| Rape or sexual abuse | Rape Crisis Helpline (Dublin Rape Crisis Centre) | 1800 77 8888 · 24/7 |
| Depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder | Aware | 1800 80 48 48 · 10am–10pm, 7 days |
| Eating disorders | Bodywhys | 01 210 7906 · see bodywhys.ie for times |
| Alcohol and other drugs | HSE Drugs and Alcohol Helpline | 1800 459 459 · Mon–Fri 9.30am–5.30pm |
| LGBTQ+ support | LGBT Ireland | 1800 929 539 · see lgbt.ie for times |
| Young people up to age 18 | Childline (ISPCC) | 1800 66 66 66 · 24/7 |
If you're worried about a child
If a child is in immediate danger, call 112 or 999. Otherwise, contact Tusla, the Child and Family Agency:
| Service | How to reach them |
|---|---|
| Tusla — Child and Family Agency | (01) 771 8500 · online portal at portal.tusla.ie |
| Outside office hours | Contact An Garda Síochána on 112 or 999, or your local Garda station |
You don't need proof to raise a concern. Reasonable grounds are enough, and you can make a report anonymously.
When you're ready
Getting the right care comes first. When things feel steadier and you'd like support with family, relationships, work or life changes, we'd be glad to hear from you again.
Email us at contact@mantraminds.com.
The services listed on this page are independent organisations. Mantraminds is not affiliated with, endorsed by or responsible for any of them. Details were checked in October 2026 and can change — please check each service's own website. Mantraminds is not an emergency or crisis service.