Mental Health Supports

If you feel you need support with your mental health, it is important to remember that there are services that can help you.

In an emergency situation, and outside of GP hours, it is advised to go to the accident and emergency department in your local hospital.

If you are in a Crisis Situation and need to speak to someone – here is information on Crisis Support

Your GP or Doctor is often the best place to start as they can refer straight into Mental Health Services. 

Under 18

Crosscare Teen Counselling  – provides a professional counselling service to young people and their parents/carers who may be struggling with behavioural and emotional problems. Phone central office 01 557 4705 0r email teencounselling@crosscare.ie

The Daughters of Charity Child and Family Services – provides a professional counselling, therapy and support service to families and individuals who are experiencing difficulties..

My Project, Mounttown Offer one to one psychotherapy to young people. This is a method based on regular personal interaction to help a person change behaviour and overcome problems.

Jigsaw is an early intervention, primary care service for young people’s mental health. Service directed at young people aged 12 – 25 years-old and parents/care givers. Find your local Jigsaw

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) – is a service that provides assessment and treatment for children and young people up to 18 (& their families) who are experiencing mental health difficulties. To access a CAMHS service you need to be referred by your GP.

Over 18

HSE CIPC (Counselling in Primary Care)

Medical card holders can be referred by a GP to the Counselling in Primary Care (CIPC ) service. This is a HSE service for people experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, depression, stress and bereavement. The service is available for a maximum of eight appointments only.

HSE The Cluain Mhuire Service

People found by their GP to have more serious anxiety or depression will usually be referred to a local secondary care mental health service like Cluain Mhuire. It can take a few  weeks for a patient to be seen for an initial assessment for psychiatric help at the Blackrock, Co Dublin centre.

Pieta provide free counselling to those with suicidal ideation, those engaging in self-harm, and those bereaved by suicide. Staff are fully qualified and provide a professional one-to-one therapeutic service.

Jigsaw is an early intervention, primary care service for young people’s mental health. Service directed at young people aged 12 – 25 years-old and parents/care givers. Find your local Jigsaw

Low cost counselling and therapy

Many counselling and therapy centres offer free or low cost services, depending on your financial situation. Find a therapist in your area on the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy website. https://iacp.ie/page

For further information on affordable treatments, click on https://spunout.ie/health/article/affordable-treatment-for-mental-health