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DEPRESSION, MENTAL HEALTH, SUICIDE & BEREAVEMENT

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This leaflet gives practical information on how to look after your mental health and on where to get help if you or someone you know is in crisis and needs to talk.

SAMARITANS IRELAND                        PHONE: 1850 609 090
The SAMARITANS provide confidential, non-judgemental support, 24 hours a day for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, especially those who may be considering suicide.

AWARE                                                    PHONE: 1890 303 302
Aware is a national voluntary organisation providing support for those experiencing depression.  Services include support groups nationwide and a LoCall Helpline open 365 days a year (both services available to individuals with depression and also family members and friends).

CONSOLE                                                PHONE: 1800 201 890
Console is a Registered Charity supporting and helping people bereaved through suicide.

GROW                                                       PHONE: 1890 474 474
GROW is a mental health organisation which helps people who have suffered, or are suffering, from mental health problems.

HEADSTRONG                                        PHONE: 01 660 7343
Headstrong is a new initiative working with communities in Ireland to ensure that young people aged up to twenty-five are better supported to achieve mental health and well-being

HEADSUP                                                  PHONE: Text ‘Headsup’ to 50424
Headsup provides a free mobile text service for young people to receive, direct to their mobile, up-to-date and accurate contact numbers for organisations that will provide practical advice to their problems 24-hours a day.  In addition, Headsup provides factsheets on a number of issues on their website.

LIVING LINKS                                           PHONE: 087 412 2052
Living Links provides practical help, advice and support to those bereaved by suicide.

MENTAL HEALTH IRELAND                   PHONE: 01 284 1166
Mental Health Ireland is a national voluntary organisation which aims to promote positive mental health and to actively support persons with a mental illness, their families and carers by identifying their needs and advocating their rights.

NATIONAL OFFICE FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
The National Office for Suicide Prevention provides and information hub for those wishing to learn more about suicide, self-harm and mental health – it includes a number of useful pamphlets and contact details.

NATIONAL SUICIDE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT NETWORK
The NSBSN provides details of local Suicide Bereavement Support Groups.

PIETA HOUSE                                             PHONE: 01 601 0000
Pieta House, the Centre for the Prevention of Self-Harm or Suicide, offers a specialised treatment programme for people who have suicidal ideation or who participate in self-harming behaviours.

SCHIZOPHRENIA IRELAND                      PHONE: 1890 621 631
Dedicated to upholding the rights and addressing the needs of all those affected by enduring mental illness including, but not exclusively, schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder and bi-polar disorder.

WEXFORD SELF HARM INTERVENTION   PHONE: 053 74050
A Co. Wexford Counselling Service for those aged 16 or over experiencing suicidal ideation or an impulse to self-harm.

WEXFORD CALL                                        PHONE: 1890 225 555
The Co. Wexford Community Advice & Listening Line (CALL) provides advice, guidance, listening and referral for callers who are experiencing stressful situations resulting from financial, social or other issues

USEFUL PUBLICATIONS

Booklet for families and friends who support people experiencing mental health problems

Concerned about Suicide Leaflet

Deliberate Self Harm:  Information for Parents, Teachers & Guardians

Deliberate Self Harm: Information for Young People

HSE Booklet on Understanding Stress, Coping with Panic Attacks, Mental Health Law, Managing Medicines, Nutrition & Healthy Eating.

Irish Association of Suicidology:  Managing Grief and Loss Leaflet

The Irish Hospice Foundation:  Bereavement Support Leaflets

NOSP:  Looking after your Mental Health

Mental Health Services in the Dublin South West Areas - Crumlin, Tallaght, Clondalkin, Ballyfermot, Chapelizod, Palmerstown, Lucan (available under Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Section)

For Older People:  Look After Yourself, Look After Your Mental Health

What Should I Say?  What Should I Do?: Suggestions on what to say and do when supporting a work colleague who has been bereaved

You Are Not Alone: Directory Of Bereavement Support Services 2007

You Are Not Alone: Help & Advice on Coping with the Death of Someone Close

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