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Mental-health support in Ireland

Free emotional support and crisis signposting for people in Ireland.

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If there is immediate danger

If there is immediate danger, call 112 or 999.

Thrive & Rise is not an emergency service. This page is here to help you find trusted support quickly.

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Quick answer for Ireland

If you are looking for mental-health support in Ireland, start with the emergency guidance if anyone may be in immediate danger. For non-emergency emotional or crisis support, this page lists support options such as Samaritans Ireland and keeps source links visible so details can be checked.

Emergency number: 112 or 999
First support route: Call 116 123
Use the source links before sharing, because support details can change.
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This page is currently written in English. If English is hard to read, use your browser translate option, show the phrases below to someone nearby, or ask a trusted person to help you contact local support.

Translation aid

English phrases

Urgent help

I need urgent help.

Self-harm risk

I may hurt myself.

Call emergency services

Can you help me call emergency services?

Mental-health support

I need mental-health support.

These phrases are a simple translation aid, not a professional medical translation. If there is immediate danger, use the emergency number on this page.

Support options

Samaritans Ireland

Free emotional support, day or night.

Call 116 123

Common questions

Mental-health support in Ireland

What emergency number should I use in Ireland? +

If there is immediate danger, call 112 or 999.

Where can I find mental-health support in Ireland? +

For non-emergency support in Ireland, start with the support options listed on this page. A first route to try is Samaritans Ireland: Call 116 123.

Is Thrive & Rise an emergency service in Ireland? +

No. Thrive & Rise is a signposting platform, not an emergency service, crisis line, medical provider or replacement for professional care. If someone may be in immediate danger, use the emergency number for Ireland first.

What if I do not understand English? +

Use your browser translate option, show the language-support phrases on this page to someone nearby, or ask a trusted person to help you contact local support. The translated phrases are a simple aid, not professional medical translation.

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