Numbers when you need them.
Are you, or someone you know, in crisis now and need someone to talk to?
Please do not be alone. If you are worried about yourself or someone you know it is important to get help as soon as possible. Everyone needs help from time to time. In fact, asking for help is a sign of personal strength.
Your first point of contact is your local GP. If it is late in the evening or at the weekend / bank holiday, contact:
EDOC (North East Wicklow, Dun Laoghaire and East Dublin) 01 223 4500 www.edoc.ie or Caredoc (South Wicklow) 0818 300 365 / 059 913 8100 www.caredoc.ie
• Go to your local Emergency Department: (Dublin) St Vincent’s University Hospital (24/7) (01) 221 4000; St Michael’s Hospital Dun Laoghaire 01 280 6901 (24/7); St Columcille’s Hospital Loughlinstown, Local Injuries Unit, 01 211 5048 - 24/7)
• Contact the Emergency Services on 999 or 112 - Have Eircode if possible
• Call the Samaritans 24 hour Freephone listening service on 116 123, or by email to jo@samaritans.ie
• Call 1800 111888 (24 hours) and visit www.yourmentalhealth.ie for information on mental health supports & services.
Follow the link below to access contacts for mental health supports and services available nationally and locally:
For mental health support, the HSE’s new phone service gives information about different supports and services available and how to access them. The number is 1800 742 444.