Alcohol and Drugs

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.

The Emergency SMS/Text Service can be used to contact the Emergency Call Answering Service (ECAS) for help by sending an SMS/Text message to 112

Better Together is a peer-led recovery community that offers daily online support and connection for people dealing with challenges such as mental health issues or substance misuse.

Drug & Alcohol Task Forces provide services and treatment programmes to those experiencing problems with drug use in various local areas.

The RISE Foundation provides support to family members of those with addictive behaviour (alcohol, drugs, gambling, food or sex addiction). They offer 1 to 1 counselling to anyone who is impacted by a loved ones addiction.

Merchant's Quay Ireland provides services for people who are homeless and those struggling with addiction.

Aiséirí provides addiction treatment for adults and young people who are struggling with alcohol, drug and gambling addiction.

Alcoholics Anonymous Ireland provides support to those who’ve struggled with drinking through a 12-Step program & attendance at group meetings.

Narcotics Anonymous provides people who are recovering from addiction with spaces to learn from one another how to live drug-free and recover from the effects of addiction in their lives

Drugs.ie provides information about drugs, alcohol and addiction in Ireland. It is managed by the HSE National Social Inclusion Office.

The HSE Drugs & Alcohol Helpline provides support, information, guidance and referral to anyone with a question or concern related to drug and alcohol use and/or HIV and sexual health.

AskAboutAlcohol provides information produced by the HSE about alcohol and signposts to support services.