University Life can be challenging at times. Here are a list of external services. Please know you are not alone! 

 

Text About It - 24 hour service, providing a service for individuals to message in order to engage in a calming chat, or for immediate support for those going through a mental or emotional crisis. 

Contact: Freetext HELLO to 50808; or visit website at textaboutit.ie

 

Pieta - Free support for those who self-harm, are thinking about suicide, or are suffering a bereavement due to suicide. 

Contact: Freephone 1800247247; Text HELP to 51444 (standard message rates apply); Email info@pieta.ie ; or visit website at pieta.ie 

 

Samaritans - Free, non-judgemental support available 24 hours a day.

Contact: Freephone 116123; email jo@samaritans.ie; or visit website at samaritans.ie 

 

NiteLine - support network run by students for students.

Contact: 1800793793 - available every night of term time from 9pm to 2.30am; or visit website at niteline.ie 

 

MyMind - free and low-cost therapy available without referral - 6 free therapy sessions available also for men. 

Contact: Phone 0818500800; email hq@mymind.org; or visit website at mymind.org 

 

Aware: support for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or mood-related mental health conditions.

Contact: Freephone 1800804848; email supportmail@aware.ie; or visit website at aware.ie

 

Bodywhys: services for adults and young people with eating disorders, and their families. 

Contact: Phone 012107906; email alex@bodywhys.ie; or visit website at bodywhys.ie 

services for adults and young people with eating disorders, and their families.