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3 tips to support a friend in a toxic relationship
If you are worried about a friend's relationship, letting them know that you are there for them if they need help and listening to their problems can help show them support.
6 tips for active listening
Based on the Samaritans guidelines for active listening, SpunOut.ie presents 6 easy tips on how to actively listen, and support a friend or loved one while helping them thorough a tough time.
7 tips for building a healthy relationship
Find information on how to build a healthy relationship, including tips on respect, consent, and spending time apart.
Am I in a healthy relationship?
Learn how to recognise healthy vs. unhealthy relationships and the mental health effects. Get tips on setting boundaries, communication, and when to walk away.
Consent in porn vs real life
If you have watched porn, you may have noticed that consent does not feature in the videos. It is important to remember that what is shown in porn is not how sex should be in real life. In all circumstances where we are intimate with someone consent needs to be established first.
Dealing with conflicts and fights in relationships
Conflicts are natural in relationships, but learning to resolve them is important. Find out ways to address conflict honestly and respectfully.
Dealing with feelings of shame around sex
Talking about sex isn't always easy. But sex is not something to be ashamed of, so long as it's consensual. There are a number of cultural and social reasons why someone might view sex or sexuality in a negative way.
Do you have to report sexual violence to the Gardai?
Experts tell us if you have to report sexual violence or harassment to the Garda in Ireland.
Emotional abuse: Here’s what you need to know
Emotional abuse is when someone hurts or controls you through fear, humiliation, or manipulation. Learn how to recognise it and where to get support.
How to get the most out of online dating apps
Whether you are looking for love or something more casual, there are plenty of dating apps to choose from. Having an idea of what you would like can help you pick the right one for you.
How to get your parents to treat you like an adult
Find tips on building a rewarding adult relationship with a parent or guardian.
How to have difficult conversations
Get practical tips for having difficult conversations with honesty and respect. Learn how to choose the right time, listen actively, and regulate your emotions.
How to respond to sexual violence online
We chatted to experts about some practical ways to respond and reply to sexual violence and inappropriate jokes online or in a group chat.
Information for young people living in care
Learn about the different types of foster care and what it's like to live in care.
Is my sex drive normal?
In porn, people always seem to be up for sex, but this is not realistic. There is no "normal" amount to want to have sex and many different things can impact your sex drive like having a new partner, stress, previous sexual experiences and your gender and sexuality.
Knowing the signs of neglect
Neglect is when person responsible for someone's care fails to meet their basic needs. Learn the signs, how to get help, and where to find support.
Pleasure in porn vs real life
A lot of porn is made for men and by men. In real life, sex should be comfortable and pleasurable for all involved.
Sexual respect and consent
Learn about respect for yourself and for your partner in any sexual relationship.
Supporting someone who has experienced sexual violence
Find practical advice on how to support someone who has experienced sexual violence, from active listening to connecting them to appropriate services.
Talking about consent in a relationship
Talking about consent is essential in any sexual relationship. Learn how to communicate openly about sexual needs and respect each other's decisions.
Talking to family members about their online use
Find tips on how to respond when a family member behaves in ways that make us feel uncomfortable online.
Types of sexual violence that you might not have heard of
We chatted to experts about some lesser known kinds of sexual violence.
What are my rights as a young adopted person?
Learn more about the different types of adoptions and different reasons why people are adopted.
What are the different types of abuse?
Learn about different types of abuse and find out where to get support if you are experiencing abuse.
What are the different types of bullying?
Understand the six types of bullying, including verbal, physical, and cyberbullying, and the impact bullying can have on the people affected.
What are the supports available in Ireland for sexual violence?
We chatted to experts about what supports are there in Ireland for anyone who has experienced sexual violence or harassment.
What can I do if I’m being bullied?
Bullying can take many forms and affect anyone, but there is support available. Learn how to identify bullying and the steps to take to stop it and find help.
What counts as sexual violence?
We chatted to experts about what exactly counts as sexual violence, and how to know it when you see it.
What do you so when you see bullying online?
Sometimes it's hard to know what to do when someone's being bullied online. Here are some tips help others.
What effect does sexual violence have on someone?
We chatted to experts about what effect sexual violence can have on someone.
What happens if my parents split up
Learn more about your rights as a young person if your parents split up.
What is domestic violence?
Learn about domestic violence, who it can affect and how, as well as what Irish law says about coercive control. Find safe ways to access support.
What is sexual violence?
Find out about the types of sexual violence, what to do if you have experienced sexual violence, and how to access support.
What to do if you are the bully
Learn how to stop bullying others by understanding why it happens, putting yourself in others' shoes, and finding appropriate support.
What to do if you have been sexually assaulted
Support is available for anyone who has experienced sexual assault. Learn about resources, reporting options, and how to heal in a safe, confidential environment.
Real life stories
6 ways to support someone who has been sexually assaulted
With one in five women experiencing sexual assault, Eimear Clogher shares six of ways you can support a survivor of sexual assault.
Caring for a sick parent
A contributor shares their experience of what it was like to care for their ill mother.
College life when your roommates are your parents
While living at home during college, Nicola gives some advice on how to make the most of it.
Dealing with the grief of a parent leaving
After her father left, it took time for this spunout contributor to realise that she was going through a grieving process.
How I communicate with my partner about contraception
This spunout contributor shares why its important to talk about contraception with your partner to keep track of your sexual health.
How I dealt with the loss of a parent at a young age
Maisie talks about her journey with grief and what she has learned about self-care and self-awareness
How I found ways to deal with a difficult start to secondary school
Alice shares how they learned to speak up and seek help on their mental health journey while starting secondary school during a pandemic.
How I reached out for help after years of bullying
Having been bullied in school, Joyce talks about the turning point and getting help from her family. Read more here.
How to combat a family member’s casual fatphobia
A spunout contributor defines what fatphobia is and how they've dealt with fatphobic comments from their family members.
How to support a friend who is grieving
Chloe understands how hard it can be to lose someone. Here are some practical steps you can take to support your grieving friends.
I was in a sexually violent relationship in college: here’s what I think you should know
When sexual violence took place in their relationship, embarrassment prevented them from asking for help. Here's what they now realise.
I was sent unwanted nudes on Snapchat when I was 13
Aisling discusses one of the most common forms of sexual violence, being sent unwanted nudes, and how speaking out can help victims.
Looking after yourself when experiencing emotional abuse
Emotional abuse happens when someone constantly threatens, teases, bullies, humiliates, intimidates, calls you worthless or betrays you.
My advice for a happy and healthy long-distance relationship
Olivia shares some tips on how to maintain a healthy and happy long-distance relationship. Are you willing to put the effort in?
My advice for supporting your LGBTI+ black friends
This writer talks about their friend's experience coming out, and building up their self-confidence and self-esteem
My experience dating someone with anxiety
Jamie shares advice on being there for your partner when you're dating someone with anxiety issues or an anxiety disorder.
My tips for supporting a friend who does not drink
Sometimes people want to go out and not drink, and that's okay. Chloe shares some tips for supporting your sober friends.
Supports when your family doesn’t accept you as LGBTI+
Living with unsupportive people can be really difficult for any LGBTI+ person. Learning to take care of your well-being is so important.
The silent heartbreak of friendship loss
Amy explores how sometimes a friendship, like a romantic love story, may not have a happy ending.
When your parents get divorced
Evelyn shares how they dealt with the difficult experience of their parents' divorce.
Why I decided to come out to my friends and family
Deciding to come out is a big deal for many people so it's important to find the time that's right for you.
Why sports is important to friendships between men
Craig discusses the significance that sports has on societal norms when men form and sustain friendships. Read more here.
Adapt Domestic Abuse Services
ADAPT is one of the largest refuges in the country providing emergency accommodation for women and children who have left...
Adapt Kerry Womens Refuge
Adapt Kerry offers a non-directive and non-judgmental support service to female victims of domestic violence
Amber Women’s Refuge
Amber Women's Refuge provides safe, short-term emergency accommodation and support to women and children seeking refuge from domestic abuse and...
Aoibhneas
Aoibhneas provide a 24-hour professional support, information and referral service as well as safe refuge accommodation to women and children...
ARC Family Resource Centre
ARC Family Resource Centre is a place for all to belong, to grow and develop together in order to improve...
ARD Family Resource Centre
Ard FRC offers one to one counselling as well as group counselling at low cost, deliver educaiton and training opportunities,...
Arklow Springboard Family Support Service
Arklow Springboard Family and Support Service are part of the Daughters of Charity Child and Family Service. They use a...
Artane Coolock Family Resource Centre
Artane/Coolock Family Resource Centre is a registered charity based in Artane and serve the communities of Coolock and Artane and...
Ascend Domestic Abuse Service
Ascend Domestic Abuse Service provides support, information and court accompaniment to women who have been affected by domestic abuse.
Athlone Family Resource Centre
Aim to create a community where people from Athlone can engage in all elmenets of family and community life, develop...
Athlone Midland Rape Crisis Centre
One-to-one counselling, free phone counselling, long or short term counselling for victims of sexual violence/sexual abuse. Available to young people...
Athy Community and Family Resource Centre
Aims to support families and individuals in Athy, provides many services aimed at all members of the community. Provides counselling...
Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre
General CounsellingArt TherapySupport GroupRainbows Spectrum Programme (Separation & Bereavement)Strengthening Families ProgrammeAll free of charge.
Balally Family Resource Centre
Community support service. Supporting and prioritising individuals and families most at risk, encouraging them to participate in programmes, activities and...
Baldoyle Family Resource Service
Baldoyle Family Support Centre is in the heart of the community of Baldoyle and serves the surrounding area and community....
Ballina Family Resource Centre
Ballina FRC is part of the National Family Resource Centre Programme delivering a range of services
Ballincollig Family Resource Centre
Ballincollig Family Resource Centre (FRC) is located in the heart of the community of Ballincollig and serves the town and...
Ballyboden Family Resource Centre
Working in the community to support the development of resources, and creating an environement where everyone can enjoy a meaningful,...
Ballyfermot Family Resource Centre
Aims to promote and enhance the personal, social, edcucational and economic development of individuals and families in the community. Offers...
Ballyhaunis Family Resource Centre
Ballyhaunis Family Resource Centre is in the heart of the community of Ballyhaunis and serves the town and surrounding areas....
Ballymote Family Resource Centre
At Ballymote Family Resource Centre, the aim is to offer everybody, particularly those who experience disadvantage and marginalisation the opportunity...
Ballymun Child and Family Resource Centre
Ballymun Child and Family Resource Centre is in the heart of the community of Ballymun and serves the surrounding area...
Ballymun Regional Youth Resource (BRYR)
Ballymun Regional Youth Resource is a youth organisation that operates in the heart of the Ballymun community, their purpose is...
Ballyogan Family Resource Centre
Family support service in Ballyogan striving to support the community to create a peaceful and thriving environment. Offers many services...
Bandon Family Resource Centre
Bandon Family Centre is in the heart of the community of Bandon and serves the town and surrounding areas. The...
Barnardos
Barnardos mission is to deliver services and work with families, communities, and partners to transform the lives of vulnerable children...
Barnardos Cork
Barnardos mission is to deliver services and work with families, communities, and partners to transform the lives of vulnerable children...
Barnardos Wexford
Barnardos mission is to deliver services and work with families, communities, and partners to transform the lives of vulnerable children...
Barnardos- Wicklow
Barnardos mission is to deliver services and work with families, communities, and partners to transform the lives of vulnerable children...
Beacon Of Light Counselling Centre & Family Support Service
Offers low cost, affordable counselling to children aged 7+, adolescents and adults. Provides one to one counselling, group and family...
Beara West Family Resource Centre
Beara West Family Resource Centre (FRC) on the Beara Peninsula and the geographical area covering Rossmackowen, Castletownbere, Bere Island, Eyeries,...
Bedford Row Family Project Ltd.
One to one counselling/play therapy/family support for 6-28 yrs. Cost - what someone can afford. Support for families with people...
Belong To
Belong To is the national organisation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) young people aged 14-24 years. Belong To...
Boyle Family Resource Centre
Aim to support and enrich family life in its diverse forms to affirm the value and uniqueness of each human...
Bray Women’s Refuge
Bray Women's Refuge aim to support and assist women and children to recover from the trauma of violence and abuse....
Bray Youth and Information Services (Crosscare)
Crosscarecan help with education, training and employment information, Support with substance misuse issues , Youth Counselling , Training and support...
Breffni Family Resource Centre
Breffni Community Development is a modern, community-based project based in the town of Carrick on Shannon and serves the town...
Brill Family Resource Centre
Aim to support families and young people on the enhancement of education and development for the community. Provides a range...
Bud’s Family Resource Centre Ballyduff
Provides facilities and supports for families and individuals in the commuinty. Offers many services to the community. Low cost children...
Cairdeas Kilmovee Family Resource Centre
Cairdeas Family Resource Centre is in the heart of the community of Kilmovee and serves the town and surrounding areas....
Cara House Family Resource Centre
Includes activities, courses and interest groups as well as services, provides a valuable resource for the Letterkenny community from cradle...
CARI
CARI (Children at Risk in Ireland) provides child-centred therapy for children and adolescents affected by sexual abuse. CARI also provides...
Carlow and South Leinster Rape Crisis and Counselling Centre
One to one counselling for victims of sexual violence/sexual abuse. Available to 14 to 18 year olds. Unlimited sessions. No...
Carlow Women’s Aid
Carlow Women's Aid is a voluntary organisation providing support and nformation for adult women who are experiencing or have experienced...
Carrigaline Family Support Centre
Carrigaline Family Support Centre is in the heart of the community of Carrigaline and serves the town and the community....
Carrigtwohill Family Resource Centre
Carrigtwohill Family Centre is in the heart of the community of Carrigtwohill and serves the town and surrounding areas. The...
Castlerea Community and Family Resource Centre
Participative and empowering organisation that supports families while building ther capacity and leadership of local communities. Provides a range of...
Childline
Childline is Ireland's 24-hour national listening service for all children and young people (up to and including the age of...
Clann Family Resource Centre
Offers afforable one to one counselling as well as play and art therapies, LGBTQI+, Traveller and Migrant supports. Run a...
Clare Haven Services
Clare Haven Services provide safety, information and support to women and children subjected to Domestic Violence/Abuse in County Clare.
Clarecare
Offers a variety of services to the local community. Provides family support services, parent supports and addiction services. Has locations...
Claremorris Family Resource Centre
Claremorris Family Resource Centre is in the heart of the community of Claremorris and serves the town and surrounding areas....
Clones Family Resource Centre
Clones Family Resource Centre aims to empower the people of Clones to have an improved quality of life and sense...
Cobh Family Resource Centre
Cobh Family Centre is in the heart of the community of Cobh and serves the town and surrounding areas. The...
Connect Counselling
Connect Counselling is an anonymous professional telephone counselling service for survivors of physical, emotional and sexual abuse.
Connect Family Resource Centre
Counselling 12-18 yrs. Rainbows Program - Bereavement & Separation Support Group Program 6-12 yrs. No cost.
COPE Galway Domestic Abuse Service
COPE provides support in Galway to those who face homelessness, domestic abuse and older people who need social and nutritional...
Cork Counselling Services Ltd.
Cork Counselling service works with children, adolescents and families to provide quality counselling and psychotherapy. They offer individual counselling and...
Counselling Services
A range of local, community-based services providing affordable professional counselling to children and adolescents, adults or both.Available in: Dublin Beacon...
Croom Family Resource Centre
To work with the community to encourage and enable all children, families, individuals, and groups to actively participate and be...
Crosscare Youth
Crosscare run youth led programmes throughout the Dublin area for young people aged 10 to 24 years. Crosscare has youth...
Cuan Saor Women’s Refuge
Cuan Saor provides refuge accommodation, a 24 hour helpline, support and information (drop-in or by appointment) and counselling to people...
Cuanlee Refuge
Cuanlee is a purpose-built refuge for women and children experiencing domestic abuse. Cuanlee offers crisis accommodation, a 24 hour helpline,...
Curam Counselling Services
Family and Community Centre offering supports and services to individuals, families and groups in the local community e.g. Low cost...
Curragh Family Resource Centre
Aim to provide high-quality professional and accessible services to address the needs of the Kildare community and existing/retired defence forces...
Domestic Abuse Services Providing Advocacy & Support
Local domestic abuse services providing a range of supports, including advocacy, counselling and court accompaniment.Available in: Leitrim Domestic Violence Advocacy...
Domestic Abuse Services Providing Emergency Accommodation
Local domestic abuse services providing information, support and safe refuge to women and children experiencing domestic abuse. Available in: Limerick Adapt...
Domestic Violence Advocacy Service Leitrim
Domestic Violence Advocacy Service Domestic Violence Advocacy Service provides accessible, community based services to women who are experiencing or have...
Domestic Violence Advocacy Service Sligo
Domestic Violence Advocacy Service Domestic Violence Advocacy Service provides accessible, community based services to women who are experiencing or have...
Domestic Violence Response Galway
Domestic Violence Response (DVR) is a Galway City and County based service that supports women impacted by domestic abuse. Our...
Donegal Domestic Violence Services
Donegal Domestic Violence Services works to empower and support women to regain, reclaim and retain control of their lives and...
Donegal Family Resource Centre
Community Development project providing information, advice and support to meet the needs of individuals and groups including a full office...
Donegal Travellers Project
Independent, locally based community development organisation working for and with the Traveller community in Donegal. The project supports Travellers to...
Donegal Women’s Centre
The centre provides domestic abuse trauma counselling & psychotherapy service is delivered in Donegal Women's Centre and outreach centres in...
Dowdstown Counselling Service
Dowdstown Counselling Services aims to provie high quality, affordable counselling in collaboration with other agencies. Through our work we aim...
Downstrands Family Resource Centre
Aim to enhance the quality of life and wellbeing of families, children, and individuals in the local community. Providing a...
Drogheda Women’s & Children’s Refuge Centre
Drogheda Women's & Children's Refuge has a 24 hour helpline that provides emotional support and information to women and children...
Droichead Family Resource Centre
Droichead Family Resource Centre is located in Callan, a town in South County Kilkenny. The FRC works with communities and...
Duagh Family Resource Centre
Offers a range of services to the community. Services include family support services, counselling, play therapy, education and training programmes...
Dublin North, North East Recovery College
Dublin North, North East Recovery College provides recovery-based education for mental health recovery. Working in communities to become trauma-informed and...
Dundalk Youth Centre
DYC provide a creative Youth Service for young people 12 to 18 in Dundalk including a purpose built Youth Café,...
Dunfanaghy Community and Family Resource Centre
Community and family support programme funded through TUSLA offering a range of supports and services to the local community.
Dunmanway Family Resource Centre
Dunmanway Family Centre is in the heart of the community of Dunmanway and serves the town and surrounding areas. The...
Esker House
Esker House Refuge provides a range of services and supports to women and children suffering because of domestic abuse through...
Exchange House Ireland- National Travellers Service
Exchange House Ireland National Travellers service is a leading provider of front-line support services to Travellers, many of whom are...
FamiliBase
Familibase is a centre for children, young people and families based in Dublin 10. Familibase works with the communities and...
Family Resource Centre National Forum
Established in 1998, the Family Resource Centre National Forum (FRCNF) is the national representative and peer support body for 121...
Finglas West Family Resource Centre
Finglas West Family Resource Centre will actively work to engage everyone living in the Finglas West area by creating a...
Finglas Youth Resource Centre
FYRC is a youth organisation that operates in the heart of the Finglas community, their vision is a community where...
Finn Valley Family Resource Centre
Community space committed to providing individuals and families with a range of activities that will support and nurture family and...
FOCUS Family Resource Centre
Focus Family Resource Centre is a community led organisation which has been in operation since April 2009. Focus aims to...
Forward Steps Family Resource Centre
Aim to enhance and facilitate local communities, families, children and individuals through the delivery of a variety of supports such...
Fr. McGrath Family Resource Centre
The Fr. McGrath Family Resource Centre is located in the heart of the Butts housing estate in the West of...
Futures in Mind
They offer a range of varied services for the community at Talk To Tom Suicide Prevention & Awareness. These include...
Galway Community Café
Galway Community Café is a free out-of-hours adult mental health service designed and run by people with lived experience of...
Galway Recovery College
Based at the Institute for Lifecourse & Society Building (ILAS), University of Galway, North Campus, Galway Recovery College offers recovery...
Gorey Family Resource Centre
Gorey Family Resource Centre works with the local community to identify needs and develop appropriate responses. The FRC provide a...
Gort Family Resource Centre
Provides supports and services to people of Gort and surrounding areas. Aim to improve the standard of living of the...
Greystones Family Resource Centre
Greystones Family Centre is in the heart of the community of Greystones and serves the town and the community. The...
Helplink Mental Health
Helplink Mental Health's mission is to provide accessible, free or low cost mental health services; locally, nationally and internationally, 7...
Helplink Mental Health Galway
Helplink Mental Health's mission is to provide accessible, free or low cost mental health services; locally, nationally and internationally, 7...
Helplink Mental Health Mayo
Helplink Mental Health's mission is to provide accessible, free or low cost mental health services; locally, nationally and internationally, 7...
Hill Street Family Resource Centre
Hill Street Family Resource Centre is an Intercultural Family Centre based in Dublin's Northeast Inner City. They provide a safe...
Hospital Family Resource Centre
Offers low cost activities, services and supports for individuals, families and groups in the area. Mission to empower individuals and...
HSE National Counselling Service
The National Counselling Service (NCS) provides free counselling to people age 18 or older who experienced childhood abuse or neglect....
HSE Your Mental Health
HSE Mental Health Supports provide a list of mental health supports, phone lines, services, apps and more for those dealing...
Inchicore Outreach Centre
Inchicore Outreach Centre provides information, emotional support, safety supports and Court and Other Accompaniment to people experiencing domestic abuse.
Innovation Recovery College
The Innovation Recovery College is an online education resource to support people recovering from mental health difficulties or for those...
INSYNC West Wicklow Youth Project
Insync provides a wide range of youth and family services across Kildare and West Wicklow. THey use a multi-dimensional approach...
INSYNC Youth and Family Service
Insync provides a wide range of youth and family services across Kildare and West Wicklow. They use a multi-dimensional approach...
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP)
IACP provides a directory of therapists that provide their paid services across Ireland.
It’s Good To Talk
It's Good to Talk Counselling Psychotherapy Support Services CLG., offers affordable professional counselling and support to the Wexford community, facilitating...
Jigsaw
Jigsaw is a national organisation that aims to promote the mental health of young people. Jigsaw provides a free and...
Jigsaw Cork
Jigsaw Cork provides a free and confidential service for young people in Cork City and County between the ages of...
Jigsaw Donegal
Jigsaw is a national organisation that aims to promote the mental health of young people. Jigsaw provides a free and...
Jigsaw Dublin 15
Jigsaw Dublin 15 provides a free and confidential service for young people between 12 and 25 years old. Jigsaw aims...
Jigsaw Dublin City
Jigsaw Dublin City provides a free and confidential service for young people between 12 and 25 years old. Jigsaw aims...
Jigsaw Dublin South-West
Jigsaw Dublin South West provides a free and confidential service for young people between 12 and 25 years old. Jigsaw...
Jigsaw Galway
Jigsaw supports young people with their mental health by providing early intervention supports. This free one-to-one service is provided by...
Jigsaw Kerry
Jigsaw supports young people (12-15 years) with their mental health by providing early intervention supports. This free one-to-one service is...
Jigsaw Meath
Jigsaw supports young people with their mental health by providing early intervention supports. This free one-to-one service is provided by...
Jigsaw Offaly
Jigsaw is a national organisation that aims to promote the mental health of young people. Jigsaw provides a free and...
Jigsaw Roscommon
Jigsaw is a national organisation that aims to promote the mental health of young people. Jigsaw provides a free and...
Jigsaw Tipperary
Only primary youth mental health provider in Ireland for people aged 12-2. Aims to achieve better mental health outcomes for...
Jigsaw Wicklow
Jigsaw Wicklow provides a free and confidential service for young people in county Wicklow between 12 and 25 years old....
Jigsaw- Laois/Offaly
Jigsaw Laois/Offaly provides a free and confidential service for young people in Laois & Offaly between 12 and 25 years...
Jigsaw- North Fingal
Jigsaw North Fingal provides a free and confidential service for young people between 12 and 25 years old. Jigsaw aims...
Kenmare Family Resource Centre
Aim to combat disadvantage and improve the functioning of the family unit. Offers a range of services and therapies. Low...
Kilkenny Rape Crisis Centre (KASA)
KASA offer professional and confidential counselling and support for survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual assault. KASA provides a...
Killaloe/Ballina Family Resource Centre
Offers services, supports and referrals to families and individuals. Offers in person and phone counselling to young people who are...
Killorglin Family Resource Centre
Provide one-to-one counselling for young people as well as family support. Focused on early intervention. Free of charge. Art and...
Knockanrawley Resource Centre
Provides a range of family, individual and community supports. General counselling available for 12-18 year olds. No fee.
Laois Offaly Families for Autism
Formed with the main objective of supporting families in the Laois and Offaly areas affected by ASD by way of...
Lesbian Line
Lesbian Line provides support from female-identified (LGBTQIA+) volunteers that run events, courses & training. Currently all online.
LGBT Ireland
LGBT Ireland provides the National LGBT Helpline, Transgender Family Line, Online Chat Service, Telefriending and Peer Support Groups.
Limerick Youth Service
Leading provider of youth work in Limerick, education, training, employability and volunteering opportunities for young people. Supports several diverse youth...
Listowel Family Resource Centre
Provide family support in an inclusive empowering way, achieved by many services. Offering family support, counselling, social prescribing and parent...
Lús Na Gréinne Family Resource Centre
Provides concrete, practical and emotional social supports across the life-course. Supports include counselling and psychotherapy at a low cost, bereavement...
Mayo Women’s Support Services
Emergency Accommodation, Resettlement, Information, Education & Awareness Raising, Programme of Support for children, Children's Services, Support and Information, Court Accompaniment,...
Meath Women’s Refuge & Support Services
Meath Women's Refuge & Support Services include a 24-hour / 365 day a year helpline and refuge accommodation, outreach, counselling,...
Men’s Aid
Men's Aid support male victims of domestic abuse and/or coercive control. They have a confidential helpline, and a counselling/ peer...
Men’s Development Network
Men's Development Network provides various support to men such as one-to-one and group work, training, phone line support, and awareness...
Midleton Family Resource Centre
Midleton Family Centre is in the heart of the community of Midleton and serves the town and the community of...
Mill Family Resource Centre
The Mill Family Resource Centre is located in Urlingford, a town in North County Kilkenny. The FRC works with communities...
Millenium Family Resource Centre
Provides a range of family support services and programmes . Offering youth counselling (12-24), play therapy (4-14 years), bereavment services,...
Mindspace Mayo
Mindspace Mayo provides free and confidential support in person for young people aged 12-25 in Mayo. To get a referral...
Mná Feasa, Womens Domestic Violence Project
Mná Feasa, Womens Domestic Violence Project provides information and support to women experiencing domestic violence through their helpline, their advocacy...
Mohill Family Support Centre
Mohill Family Support Centre supports people in the community through facilitating various activities, supports and programmes. Services for children and...
Mountview Family Resource Centre
Mountview Family Resource Centre is a registered charity based in Whitechapel in the parish of Mountview, Blanchardstown D15. Mountview FRC...
Move Ireland
MOVE Ireland (Men Overcoming Violence) provides a weekly group process to help men address domestic violence. You can access this...
Moville and District Family Resource Centre
Community-led service empowering and developing community capacity to respond to identified social needs, operating in a holistic and person-centred context...
MyMind
MyMind provides one-to-one counselling and psychotherapy sessions, either face-to-face or online, with a discounted rate afforded to specific clients based...
Nenagh Rape Crisis Centre
One-to-one counselling for victims of sexual violence/sexual abuse. Available to young people from 14 to 18 years of age, both...
Newbridge Family Resource Centre
Working with a goal to provide a varity of community development and family support programmes for children, adults and families...
Newpark Family Resource Centre
Newpark Family Resource Centre works closely with the community to strengthen participation, equality and positive outcomes for all families and...
No.4 Youth Service
Provides a wide range of services for young people aged 13-25 based on youth work approach ensuring that young people...
North West Clare Family Resource Centre
Services for young people aged 12-24. Offers counselling, youth clubs, Traveller services, Group support. Some services have a small fee...
Northside Family Resource Centre
We run a range of fun and engaging projects and programmes. If there is something you would like to get...
Oasis House Women’s Refuge
Oasis House Women's Refuge provides accommodation, support and 24/7 helpline to women and women with children who experience abuse and/or...
Offaly Domestic Violence Support Services
Offaly Domestic Violence Support Services provide support and services for victims of domestic violence and their children at a local...
Offaly Traveller Movement
Traveller led organisation working to achieve full equality for the Traveller Community throughout Offaly. Offer programmes and services in health...
One Family
One Family provides support services nationally to people parenting alone, people co-parenting or people with children who are separating.
One in Four
One in Four provides support to adults who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and their families.
OSS Cork
OSS Cork supports people experiencing domestic violence in Cork city and county. At their resource centre people experiencing domestic violence...
Parentline
Parentline is a national, confidential helpline that offers parents support, information and guidance on all aspects of being a parent...
Portlaoise Family Resource Centre
Portlaoise Family Resource Centre work to support all families and children living in the Mountmellick area and surrounds and ensure...
Rainbows Programme
The 12 to14-week Rainbows programme supports children and young people up to 18 years of age affected by loss because...
Rape Crisis Ireland
RapeCrisisHelp.ie provides information about the professional support and the choices available to survivors of sexual violence. Available in: Westmeath Athlone Midland...
Raphoe Family Resource Centre
Work from a community development approach dedicated to meeting the needs of the community. Provides a wide range of universal...
Recovery College South East
The recovery college south east provides educational workshops for people who are experiencing mental health and addiction challenges. The workshops...
Recovery Education Services
Recovery education takes a strength and adult education-based approach which offers the choice to engage in learning opportunities. It is...
Roscommon Safe Link
Roscommon Safe Link offers information, support and counselling to women and men who experience domestic violence now or in the...
Roscommon Women’s Network
Local community project and charity dedicated to supporting women and families throughout Roscommon, especially those most marginalised. Connect with every...
Rosemount Family Resource Centre
Community led organisation that provides vital support and services to residetns in Rosemount and surrounding areas. Provides one to one...
Safe Ireland
Safe Ireland provides a website that lists 38 domestic violence support services that support women and children across Ireland.
Samaritans
Samaritans provide a 24-hour freephone number for anyone experiencing difficulty or who needs to talk.
Saoirse Domestic Violence Services
Saoirse DVS provides support to women experiencing domestic violence in Dublin.
School Street Family Resource Centre
Provides counselling for children and adolescents at a negotiated price, school street youth project, adult education programs, employment support services,...
Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU)
SATUs provide information on all your care options if you are over the age of 14 and have been raped...
Shannon Family Resource Centre
Offers a varity of supports for all people in the community. Services for young people aged 12-24 years incluyde counselling,...
Sister Sheds
Sister Sheds is a membership organisation that provides a space where women can come together, empower one another, and provide...
Skerries Youth Support Service
Skerries Youth Support Services (SYSS) is a youth-focused community organisation which offers support to local young people and their families...
Sligo Family Resource Centre
Famiy Resource centre developed as a means to provide a range of supports for families and groups that enable and...
Sligo Rape Crisis Centre
One-to-one counselling for victims of sexual violence/sexual abuse. Available to young people from 14 to 18 years of age, both...
Solace Café Cork
Solace Café Cork, is a free out of hours mental health service offering peer-support in the community when other services...
Solas Family Resource Centre
Solas has 5 counsellers in-house who provide free counselling to 10-25yr olds (and older). Priority is for people who could...
Sonas Domestic Abuse
Sonas offers support, refuge and housing to women and children made homeless because of domestic and gender-based violence.
South West Kerry Family Resource Centre
Offers accesible, affordable counselling to individuals and families in south kerry region. Offers a range of ocunselling support at low...
South West Wexford Family Resource Centre
South West Wexford Family Resource Centre works with the local community to identify needs and develop appropriate responses. The FRC...
Southend Family Resource Centre
The mission of Southend Family Resource Centre is to work with the Southend Community, Wexford,to improve the quality of people's...
Southill Family Resource Centre
Offers variety of free services to community in areas of family support, health and well-being, education and training, advocacy, community...
Spafield Family Resource Centre
General counselling, youth mindfulness & life skills program available for 8+ yrs. Low cost.
Sphere 17 Regional Youth Facility
Sphere 17 Regional Youth Service provides a high-quality service to young people between the ages of 10-24, in the region...
Spirasi
Ireland's National Centre for survivors of torture, Spirasi. Through models of care, training programmes and alliances, Spirasi leads in rehabilitating...
St. Brigids Family and Community Centre
General counselling available for 11-18 yrs. Cost by sliding scale. Counselling for problem gambling, relationship counselling service, play therapy, adult...
St. Patricks Mental Health Services
St. Patricks Mental Health Service telephone and email service is staffed by experienced mental health nurses 9-5 Monday to Friday...
Switchboard
The Switchboard helpline provides confidential and non-judgmental listening, support and information services for Ireland's LGBTQIA community.
TackleBullying.ie
Tackle Bullying is a national website to counter bullying and cyberbullying for young people, parents and teachers. tacklebullying.ie contains information...
Tacú Ballinrobe Family Resource Centre
Tacú Family Resource Centre is in the heart of the community of Ballinrobe and serves the town and surrounding areas....
Taghmon Family Resource Centre
Taghmon Family Resource Centre works with the local community to identify needs and develop appropriate responses. The FRC provide a...
Teach na Daoine Family Resource Centre
Teach Na Daoine Family Resource Centre is situated in the Mullaghmatt/CortolvinÃÂ local authority housing estate on the western edge of Monaghan...
Teach Oscail Family Resource Centre
Teach Oscail Family Resource Centre adopts an open and welcoming, non-judgemental approach to all in the community and believes that...
Teach Tearmainn
Teach Tearmainn provides a range of support to women and their children experiencing domestic abuse and coercive control within their...
Tearmann Domestic Violence Services Monaghan & Cavan
Tearmann is a community based information & support service that provides a range of services to women and their children...
TeenLine
Teenline provides a 24-hour active listening service for young people up to the age of 18 in Ireland.
TENI
TENI provides advocacy to help improve support and advance the rights and equality of trans people and their families in...
Text About It
Text About It is a free, anonymous, 24/7 messaging service providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support for...
The Caha Centre
The Caha Family Resource Centre straddles 2 counties and serves the communities of Adrigole and Ardgroom in Cork and Lauragh...
The Cornmarket Project
The Cornmarket Project is committed to supporting individuals with a history of addiction and criminal involvement. Their range of programmes...
The Family Centre
The Family Centre provide a range of counselling options, this is a low cost service with provision made for those...
The Lighthouse – West Clare Mental Health Association
Free mental health services for people aged 18-24 years old. Offer individual and group support, peer support, online support, advocacy...
The Mayo Suicide Bereavement Liaison Service
The Mayo Suicide Bereavement Liaison Service (MSBLS) ensures that there is a coordinated county-wide response to support individuals, families &...
Three Drives Family Resource Centre
Provides a wide range of resources and supports to meet the needs of children and their families in Tipperary town...
Tipperary Rape Crisis Centre
One-to-one counselling for victims of sexual violence/sexual abuse. Available to young people over 14 years old, both male and female,...
Too Into You
Too Into You provides information on and support for intimate relationship abuse. They provide an instant messaging support service for...
TORC Community & Family Resource Centre
Supports families in need in Killarney town and municipal district areas. Offers a range of family support services. Offers low...
Traveller Counselling Service
The Traveller Counselling Service provide a free independent culturally appropriate counselling service which is specially set up for Travellers aged...
Travellers Services
Local services which work from a culturally inclusive framework which respects Traveller culture, identity, values and norms. Available in: Donegal...
Trim Family Resource Centre
Offers a range of services to the local Trim community incuding counselling, community food bank, one to one supports, Rainbows,...
Tubbercurry Family Resource Centre
Family Resource centre established to provide a range of needs led, accessible and affordable family support, childcare and education services....
Tullamore Family and Community Resource Centre
Resource centre working towards improving well-being of parents and children by supporting families through the normal challenges for daily life....
Turn2Me
Turn2Me provides an online 3 tiered approach to supporting mental well-being to people aged 18 years and over. It includes...
Waterford Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre
One-to-one counselling for victims of sexual violence/sexual abuse. Available to people aged 14 upwards. No fee - donation based, Support...
Webwise
Webwise provides information advice and free education resources for teens, parents and teachers regarding online safety.
West Clare Family Resource Centre
One to one support for individuals, Offer low cost counselling and therapy for people over 12 years old. Access to...
West Cork Beacon
West Cork Beacon provides a safe, confidential, listening, information and support service to women and their children experiencing domestic violence.
Westport Family and Community Resource Centre
Westport Family Resource Centre is in the heart of the community of Westport and serves the town and surrounding areas....
Wexford Women’s Refuge
Wexford Women's Refuge is a purpose-built emergency accommodation facility offering a 24hour service to women and children experiencing Domestic Violence....
Wicklow Child and Family Project
Wicklow Child and Family Project is involved in intensive family support work with children and parents either on an individual...
Women’s Aid
Women's Aid provides support to people who have experienced or are experiencing domestic/intimate partner/gendered violence. Available in:Carlow: Carlow Carlow Women's Aid...
Women’s Aid Dundalk
Women's Aid Dundalk is an organisation which believes in the basic rights of women who are, or who have lived...
YANA Cork Domestic Violence Project
Support Service for Women living with the effects of Gender and Sexual based Violence. Providing information, emotional supports, as well...
Young Parents Support Programme
The Young Parents Support Programme (YPSP) is a community-based support service for young parents. YPSP work with young people who...
Youth Information Chat
Youth Information Chat is a free, one-on-one chat service available weekday evenings for information, advice and guidance. Professional Youth Information...
Youth Services
A range of local youth organisations providing community-based activities and support systems designed to help young people develop and thrive. Available...
Books, podcasts, and apps
Assertiveness step by step
"Assertiveness Step by Step" provides practical techniques to communicate confidently, set boundaries, and express needs effectively, helping readers build self-esteem and improve relationships.
Breaking free: help for survivors of child sexual abuse
"Breaking Free" offers support and guidance for survivors of child sexual abuse.
Brilliant communication skills
"Brilliant Communication Skills" offers practical tips to improve verbal and non-verbal communication, build rapport, and enhance relationships in personal and professional settings for greater success.
Close to Home podcast
Close to Home is a podcast series from Meath Women's Refuge & Support Services that breaks down the myths and explores the realities around domestic violence in Ireland.
Connections: Conversations worth having
Mental health charity, Suicide or Survive, host a variety of important conversations as they talk to communities about stigma and mental health from the lens of lived experience.
Emotional inheritance: moving beyond the legacy of trauma
"Emotional Inheritance" explores how trauma is passed down through generations and offers strategies for breaking the cycle, healing emotional wounds, and fostering resilience in future generations.
HSE Health and Wellbeing podcast
The HSE's Health and Wellbeing podcast explores a wide range of health topics with insights on how to manage our own health, access supports and achieve healthy outcomes in our communities.
Mincéirs: Paving the Way
"Mincéirs: Paving the Way" highlights the unique issues faced by the Traveller community, and encourages individuals to feel empowered and confident in using their voices for change.
myPlan safety app
myPlan safety app is a free web browser app to help with decisions if you, or someone you care about, is experiencing abuse in their intimate relationship. The app offers a toolbox safety strategies and resources to help you create a plan and decide your best path forward.
Out and Proud podcast
The Out and Proud podcast is hosted by Trevor Keegan, who chats with prominent people from the LGBTQIA+ community about how they've embraced their identity and are living their lives Out & Proud.
Overcoming childhood trauma : a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques
"Overcoming Childhood Trauma" uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help readers heal from past trauma. It offers practical strategies for coping, rebuilding self-esteem, and moving forward.
Overcoming relationship problems : a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques
"Overcoming Relationship Problems" is a self-help guide that uses CBT techniques to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
PTSD Coach
PTSD Coach is an app that provides information, tools and support around Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Tellmi: Better Mental Health
Tellmi allows you to share your problems anonymously, and get the help and advice from a supportive community. People share their experiences like struggling with stress, anxiety or depression, having problems with friends, or hurting from a break-up.
The Aoibhneas Podcast
The Aoibhneas Podcast is a podcast that aims to support listeners who may be experiencing domestic abuse or know someone experiencing domestic abuse to understand their rights and provide reassurance.
The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook
'The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook' by Martha Davis, Elizabeth Robbins Eshelman, and Matthew McKay offers practical techniques to manage stress, relax, and improve overall well-being.
Tozi
Tozi provides tools and resources to help you stay safe online, understand your emotions, and improve your online wellbeing.
Voda: LGBTQIA+ Mental Wellness
The Voda: LGBTQIA+ Mental Wellness app was created by leading LGBTQIA+ psychotherapists, and combines leading psychotherapy expertise to make mental wellbeing support more accessible, inclusive and more intersectional.
Where is my mind?
Where is my mind? is a podcast hosted by Niall Breslin exploring how we can better look after our heads and our hearts.
Activities
54321 Grounding Technique
Grounding is a quick, easy way to refocus on the present moment by using your senses or simple mental exercises. Learn how to use grounding exercises to reduce stress in the moment.
Deep Breathing Exercise
Deep breathing helps reduce stress, lower blood pressure, improve focus, and promote relaxation by increasing oxygen flow and calming the nervous system.
Guided Mindful Meditation
Mindfulness meditation can help boost your mood, combat stress and improve your wellbeing. Take 5 minutes for yourself today and practice self-care with this guided meditation.
Make a difficult conversation starter plan
Learn how to approach and start a difficult conversation
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a technique that involves tensing and relaxing muscle groups to reduce stress, improve relaxation, and ease tension.
