Thank You and some support numbers

Thank You

I would like to thank you all for your support. I don't feel that mental health is addressed in Sligo and there is so much that could be done to end the stigma and really help people. 

 

In case it is ever needed. Here are some contact info for support. 

SAMARITANS

Samaritans volunteers provide confidential support, befriending and listening to those in personal crisis, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Helpline:  Freephone 116 123  Email: jo@samaritans.ie email response issues within 24 hours

Web: samaritans.org  

 

CRISIS TEXT LINE IRELAND

Confidential messaging support service providing immediate support for anyone going through a mental health or emotional crisis. Crisis Volunteers are available 24/7 for anonymous text conversations.

Text: Hello to 50808 to start the conversation;Available every day 24 hours a day

 

PIETA 

Helpline : 1800 247 247

Email: mary@pieta.ie

Web: pieta.ie

 

 

AWARE – Defeat Depression
Providing online, telephone & face to face support and assistance to all affected by depression & bipolar disorder.
Support Line Helpline (Freephone): 1800 80 48 48 (10am-10pm daily)
Email: supportmail@aware.ie
Web: aware.ie

 

GROW (Ireland)
Helping people recover from mental health problems. At weekly, group support meetings nationwide, members support each other through their own experiences.
Helpline: 1890 474 474
Email: info@grow.ie
Web: grow.ie

 

SHINE
SHINE works with individuals & family members of those with mental health difficulties
Helpline: 1890 621 631
Email: Counselling Service phil@shineonline.ie
Web: shine.ie

 

S.O.S. (Suicide or Survive)

Group support for people who have attempted or considered 

Phone: 0402 41487
Mobile: 1890 577 577
Email: info@suicideorsurvive.ie
Web: suicideorsurvive.ie

 

IRISH ADVOCACY NETWORK

Provides peer advocacy, support and information for those with mental health difficulties. The AON support people with mental health difficulties to speak up, stand up and to take back control of their lives.

Tel: 01 872 8684
Email: admin@irishadvocacynetwork.com
Web: irishadvocacynetwork.com

 

Mindshift (by Anxiety Canada)
MindShift CBT teaches about anxiety, helping users to engage in healthy thinking and to take action. Users check in each day to track their anxiety and work with tools in the app.

Get Mindshift from the App Store
Get Mindshift from the Google Play Store

 

Headspace
Headspace is a well-known mobile app that teaches meditation and easy to use mindfulness skills. Map your journey and track your progress and ‘buddy up’ with friends and motivate each other.G

Get Headspace from the App Store

Get Headspace from the Google Play Store