If you are distressed or experiencing despair, try to speak to somebody now.
Is there a family member or a friend you could call?
Is there a neighbour or colleague who can help?
If you or anyone else is in immediate danger or harm, then please call An Garda or Ambulance Service on 999.
Do you need medical or mental health help now?
If you do then it is crucial that you contact the right person and that is most likely to be your GP. They will know where to get you the specialist help you need.
If no-one is available when you need help, or you'd like to speak to an impartial person in confidence, you can contact the Samaritans on 116123 for round-the-clock support. You can also contact them by email or letter.
Aware Aware offer a telephone helpline, Available Monday - Sunday, 10am to 10pm. You can also contact them via supportmail@aware.ie. Tel: 1800 804 848