RESOURCES
A note about these resources
The organisations and resources on this page are independent of The Uplift Project. A link being included here does not mean that you have to contact that organisation or use its services.
Some learning resources are based outside Ireland. We include them where their educational material may be useful to families, caregivers or professionals, but their advice, terminology and service information may reflect the country in which they are based.
Services, contact details and opening hours can change. Please check the organisation’s own website for the most current information.
Take what is useful. Leave what isn’t. You can return to this page whenever you want.
Need Help Now?
If you’re looking for immediate or crisis support, these services are available independently of The Uplift Project.
Emergency Services
Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
Call: 999 or 112
For immediate danger or an emergency.
Women’s Aid National Freephone Helpline
Republic of Ireland
Support relating to domestic abuse and coercive control.
Call: 1800 341 900
Website: https://www.womensaid.ie/get-help/
Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline
Northern Ireland
Domestic and sexual abuse support, available 24 hours.
Call: 0808 802 1414
Website: https://dsahelpline.org/
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre National Helpline
Republic of Ireland
Support relating to sexual violence.
Call: 1800 77 8888
Website: https://www.drcc.ie/services/helpline/
Samaritans
Ireland and Northern Ireland
Free listening support, day or night.
Call: 116 123
Website: https://www.samaritans.org/ireland/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
Pieta
Republic of Ireland
Support relating to suicide, self-harm and bereavement.
Crisis helpline: 1800 247 247
Text: HELP to 51444
Website: https://www.pieta.ie/how-we-can-help/
Text About It
Republic of Ireland
Free 24-hour text support.
Text: TALK to 50808
Website: https://www.textaboutit.ie/
If something in a relationship or at home doesn’t feel right, you don’t need to have a particular word for it before looking for information.
These organisations provide specialist information and support. Looking at a resource doesn’t commit you to taking any further step.
Women’s Aid Ireland
Information and support around domestic abuse and coercive control, including local services, safety, housing, money, children, digital safety and legal information.
Call: 1800 341 900
Website: https://www.womensaid.ie/get-help/
Find Support Locally, Women’s Aid
A directory of domestic abuse services around Ireland.
Website: https://www.womensaid.ie/get-help/find-support-locally/
Men’s Aid Ireland
Information and support for men experiencing domestic abuse.
Website: https://www.mensaid.ie/
Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline
Northern Ireland
Call: 0808 802 1414
Website: https://dsahelpline.org/
You don’t have to share details publicly or explain what happened in order to look for information.
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre
National helpline and information about specialist sexual violence support.
Call: 1800 77 8888
Website: https://www.drcc.ie/services/helpline/
Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline
Northern Ireland
Call: 0808 802 1414
Website: https://dsahelpline.org/
Support around alcohol or drug use can begin in many different ways. You might be looking for information for yourself, for somebody you care about, or simply trying to understand what support exists.
HSE Drug and Alcohol Helpline / Drugs.ie
National information about drugs, alcohol and available supports.
Website: https://www.drugs.ie/
Drugs.ie Services Directory
Search for drug and alcohol services in Ireland.
Website: https://www.drugs.ie/services/
Alcoholics Anonymous Ireland
Peer support, meetings and information relating to alcohol.
Website: https://www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie/
Al-Anon Ireland
Support and information for people affected by somebody else’s drinking.
Website: https://www.alanon.ie/
Narcotics Anonymous Ireland
Peer support, meetings and information relating to drug use and recovery.
Website: https://www.na-ireland.org/
If your housing feels uncertain, there are organisations that can explain your options and help you find the appropriate local service.
Threshold
Free and confidential advice for renters experiencing housing problems.
Call: 1800 454 454
Website: https://threshold.ie/
Donegal County Council Housing
Housing and homelessness information for people in Donegal.
Website: https://www.donegalcoco.ie/services/housing/
Simon Communities of Ireland
Homelessness support, services and advocacy.
Website: https://www.simon.ie/
Northern Ireland Housing Executive
Housing and statutory homelessness information in Northern Ireland.
Website: https://www.nihe.gov.uk/
Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
National housing and homelessness information for the Republic of Ireland.
Website: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-housing-local-government-and-heritage/
These services and directories can help families find information, community services and support for children and young people.
Childline Ireland
24-hour support for children and young people.
Call: 1800 66 66 66
Website: https://www.childline.ie/
Tusla Family Resource Centres
Information about Family Resource Centres and community-based family support.
Website: https://www.tusla.ie/services/family-community-support/family-resource-centres/
Family Resource Centre Directory
Find Family Resource Centres around Ireland.
Website: https://www.familyresource.ie/
Barnardos Ireland
Services and information supporting children and families.
Website: https://www.barnardos.ie/
Family Support NI
A directory of family, parenting, childcare and other local services across Northern Ireland.
Website: https://www.familysupportni.gov.uk/
NSPCC Northern Ireland
Child protection information and support.
Website: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
Sometimes what you need is somewhere to talk, somewhere to find information, or simply somewhere to start looking.
Samaritans
Free listening support, day or night.
Call: 116 123
Website: https://www.samaritans.org/ireland/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
Pieta
Support relating to suicide, self-harm and bereavement.
Website: https://www.pieta.ie/how-we-can-help/
Text About It
Free 24-hour text support.
Text: TALK to 50808
Website: https://www.textaboutit.ie/
Aware
Information and support relating to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and mood-related difficulties.
Website: https://www.aware.ie/
Jigsaw
Mental health information and support for young people aged 12 to 25 in Ireland.
Website: https://jigsaw.ie/
The resources below provide general legal information and routes to legal support. The Uplift Project does not provide legal advice.
Legal Aid Board
Civil legal aid and advice, including family law and domestic violence matters.
Website: https://www.legalaidboard.ie/
Citizens Information
Information about rights, housing, social welfare, family matters and legal services.
Call: 0818 07 4000
Website: https://www.citizensinformation.ie/
FLAC, Free Legal Advice Centres
Free legal information and access to legal advice services.
Website: https://www.flac.ie/
Northern Ireland Legal Services Agency
Legal aid information for Northern Ireland.
Website: https://www.justice-ni.gov.uk/topics/legal-aid
Victim Support NI
Information and support for victims and witnesses.
Website: https://www.victimsupportni.com/
Resources for Professionals and Community Partners
For people working alongside individuals, children and families, these organisations provide training, safeguarding information and professional resources.
Women’s Aid Training
Domestic abuse training and professional resources.
Website: https://www.womensaid.ie/get-training/
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Education and Training
Education and professional training relating to sexual violence.
Website: https://www.drcc.ie/services/education-training/
Tusla Children First
National safeguarding information and guidance relating to children.
Website: https://www.tusla.ie/children-first/
HSE Adult Safeguarding
Information and guidance relating to safeguarding adults who may be at risk.
Website: https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/socialcare/safeguardingvulnerableadults/
