112 Emergency Call Answering Service (ECAS)

Contact details:

Phone number helpline: 112

Opening hours:

24/7

City name: Nationwide, Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Leitrim, Limerick, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary, Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford, Wicklow

Provide services: In-person services, Helpline

Services areas: Eating disorders and body image, Getting help, Relationship difficulties, Self-harm, Suicidal thoughts

Age groups: Under 18, Over 18

Service is: Free

Service language: English

Description

112 is the “Single European Emergency Number". It works in all EU countries and can be used to call for help in an emergency. In Ireland, 112 and 999 exist equally and run in parallel. Regardless of which number you call in Ireland, there will be no difference and the call will be handled in the same manner. 112 or 999 should only be called when there is a risk to life or property, where there is a crime being committed or the prospect of a crime being committed or when a person feels their personal safety is being threatened. If you are in any doubt however, call 112 or 999 and don’t presume someone else has.

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