Helpful Links Ireland

TEXT ABOUT IT

Text About It is a free, anonymous, 24/7 messaging service providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support for mental health and wellbeing. 

Text About It provides a safe space where you’re listened to by a trained volunteer. You’ll message back and forth, only sharing what you feel comfortable with. 

By asking questions, listening to you and responding with support, they will help you sort through your feelings until you both feel you are now in a calm, safe place.

DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICES

There is a wide range of drug & alcohol services throughout the country.

Search now for Counselling, Education & Training, Information & Support and Treatment & Rehabilitation services. 

HSE DRUGS & ALCOHOL HELPLINE

This confidential service has both a freephone Helpline 

(1800 459 459)

Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9.30am and 5.30pm.

 Email support service (helpline@hse.ie).

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. 

The service is non-judgmental and offers space to talk about your situation, to explore some options and to consider your needs. 

During calls/ emails, staff refer to a database of over 400 services nationwide.

FAMILY ADDICTION SUPPORT NETWORK

The stress, anxiety and worry of having a loved one who has an unhealthy relationship with alcohol, drugs or any addictive behavior can have physical, emotional, social and spiritual consequences.

Family members who are affected by the impact of someone else’s addictive behavior often feel confused, frustrated, isolated, hopeless, angry and completely exhausted.

The Family Addiction Support Network can help you reduce these feelings. We promote resilience and recovery by helping you identify how addictive behaviors affect your family and most importantly, help you to find ways to cope and take care of yourself.

DUAL DIAGNOSIS IRELAND

“Dual Diagnosis” is the term used when a person suffers from both a substance addiction problem and another mental health issue such as depression or an anxiety disorder.

Dual Diagnosis can also be known as Co-morbidity.

A person may abuse alcohol or other drugs in order to cope with a mental health problem (which they may not even know  they have;) this is known as self-medication. 

They may then become addicted and the addiction becomes the most visible problem.

On the other hand the person’s addiction issue may create another mental health problem. It can be a chicken and egg situation. 

DRINK AWARE IRELAND

Drinkaware is the national charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse in Ireland, governed by an independent board and regulated by the Charities Regulator. 

We do this through our evidence-informed program's at community level with the public and online, through workshops, webinars and at public events.  

Engaging with the public with a particular focus on parents and the workplace. .

What Is C.A Ireland?

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering substances. We exchange phone numbers, and give and seek support from one another between meetings.

We are not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution.

We do not wish to engage in any controversy and we neither endorse nor oppose any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay FREE from cocaine and all other mind-altering substances and to help others achieve the same freedom. 

MEETING FINDER

What is A.A Ireland?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. 

There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions.

AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes.

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What is N.A Ireland?

 We offer recovery from the effects of addiction through working a twelve-step program, including regular attendance at group meetings.

The group atmosphere provides help from peers and offers an ongoing support network for addicts who wish to pursue and maintain a drug-free lifestyle. 

Our name, Narcotics Anonymous, is not meant to imply a focus on any particular drug; NA’s approach makes no distinction between drugs including alcohol. 

Membership is free, and we have no affiliation with any organizations outside of NA including governments, religions, law enforcement groups, or medical and psychiatric associations.  

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What is G.A Ireland?

Gamblers Anonymous (GA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem. 

Everyone in GA has had to attend their first meeting at some point and everyone feels nervous, scared and unsure as to what lies behind those doors.

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You don't need to register or to book-in in order to attend a GA meeting. Simply show up at a meeting that suits you in terms of time and location.

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What is S.L.A.A Ireland?

 Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous, or S.L.A.A., is a Twelve Step Fellowship of mixed gender who help each other to stay sober from sex and love addiction.

We offer the same help to anyone who knows, or thinks, they have a problem with sex addiction, love addiction, romantic obsession, co-dependent relationships, fantasy addiction and/or sexual, social and emotional anorexia, and who wants to do something about it. 

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What is Al-Anon Family Groups UK & Eire?

Al-Anon Family Groups UK & Eire is there for anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else's drinking.

Our members provide meetings in all major towns and cities and are committed to being there for you when you need help. 

Whatever your relationship with the drinker, you will find other people who have similar stories to tell. 

You will realise that you are not alone.

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