If You Are Having A Crisis

If you feel no longer able to cope or that you aren’t in control of your situation, it is important to get help as soon as possible.
Your GP or Local Emergency Department can offer support for anyone in crisis and if possible, ask someone to come along with you for added support.
You can contact emergency services on 999 or 112.
ADHD Ireland have a helpline available Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm at (01) 874 8349.
- They may miss your call but will endeavour to call you back.
The Samaritans telephone services is available 24 hours a day. Freephone at 116 123.
The National Office of Suicide Prevention resources page is: https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/nosp/resources/booklets/

Booklets and supporting documentation developed for young people include:

https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/nosp/help/

https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/nosp/resources/booklets/self-harm-and-young-people.pdf

https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/nosp/resources/selfharmyoung.pdf

https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/connecting-for-life/publications/student-mental-health-framework.pdf
Text 50808 is a free 24/7 text service, providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support for people in a mental health or emotional crisis.
- Text HELLO to 50808.