Mental Health

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.

They offer a range of varied services for the community at Futures In Mind (previously Talk To Tom Suicide Prevention & Awareness.) These include one-to-one, group, and family counselling and therapy sessions. Child and adolescent services, bereavement support and community outreach programmes. Counselling for suicide awareness, mental health awareness, and bereavement support.

Youth Med.Info is a website that provides accurate and accessible information on commonly used mental health medicines. Youth Med.Info was co-developed by a group of volunteer clinical and academic pharmacists, consultant psychiatrists, nurses, young people, parents and children from St John of God, spunout, Neurodiversity Ireland, ADHD Ireland, Childline by ISPCC, Jigsaw, HSE, The University of Edinburgh and Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

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

Pieta provides emergency intervention counselling, a 24-hour helpline and support for those at risk of suicide or self-harm.

Pieta provides emergency intervention counselling, a 24-hour helpline and support for those at risk of suicide or self-harm.

We partner with BelongTo to provide free crisis counselling services for LGBTQ+ young people. This service is available free of charge to LGBTQ+ young people aged 14-23 based in Ireland who are self-harming, thinking of suicide or bereaved by suicide.

To get in touch, please call our Therapy Service line at 0818 111 126, and we'll direct your call to the right service for you.

Alternatively, you can always into the BelongTo centre in person and arrange an appointment.

Pieta provides emergency intervention counselling, a 24-hour helpline and support for those at risk of suicide or self-harm.

Pieta provides emergency intervention counselling, a 24-hour helpline and support for those at risk of suicide or self-harm.

Threshold Training Network empowers people to take steps to improve the quality of their mental health to give them hope and skills for a better and brighter future. They operate mental health recovery programmes and workshops to equip students to move forward in their lives with self-belief and optimism.

Shannon Family Resource Centre offer low cost counselling service for young people and adults. Following an initial assessment clients will be offered 6 sessions. If you require more support, the counsellor will assist you in identifying a suitable plan.

Counselling is provided subject to funding, you may be placed on a waiting list.

West Clare Mental Health Association (WCMHA) promotes positive mental health, wellbeing and recovery in the community.