INTERNET CRISIS RESOURCES

Aware Defeat Depression
Providing support and assistance to those whose lives are affected by depression.
72 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2
Web : www.aware.ie
Email : aware@iol.ie
Phone : +353 (0) 1 6617211

Samaritans
Providing befriending 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to those passing through personal crisis.
Irish Regional Office, Southern Desk Room 35, 112 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1
Web : www.samaritans.org
Email : jo@samaritans.org
Phone : "Helpline" 1850 60 90 90
Office : + 353 (01) 8781822

Console
Console assists people who have lost a relative or friend to suicide and who would like the comfort and understanding of others who have experienced a similar loss. Console offers a National Helpline and has extended its services to provide for people who are themselves experiencing a crisis in addition to those bereaved by suicide. Having initially provided bereavement counseling services, Console’s work now extends into prevention and intervention.

24hr Helpline: 1800 201 890

• Dublin Address & Details: All Hallows College, Grace Park Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9
  Phone: ++353 1 857 4300 Fax: +353 1 857 4310
  
  
• Galway Address & Details: Console, 26 Bowling Green, Galway
  Phone: 091 537333 Phone: 091 537373

Email: info@console.ie
Web: www.console.ie

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National Suicide Bereavement Support Network
Providing support to new and existing suicide bereavement support groups and information to the bereaved. Website contains a Directory of Suicide Bereavement Support Groups in Ireland, recommended reading and details of upcoming events.
P.O Box 1, Youghal, Co. Cork
Web : www.nsbsn.org
Email : nsbsn@eircom.net
Phone : + 353 (0) 85 7224819

IAS – Irish Association of Suicidology
A forum for all individuals and voluntary groups involved in any aspect of suicidology for the exchange of knowledge gained from differing perspectives and experiences. Through its conferences and publications, the association highlights various aspects of suicide and endeavours to influence public policy and insure that positive action is taken to provide adequate strategies to combat this tragic problem in our society.
Address: 16 New Antrim St, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland.
Phone: +353 94 9250858
Fax: +353 94 9250859
Web: www.ias.ie

Check IAS website for details on their regular conferences and events.

GROW ( Ireland )
11 Liberty Street, Cork.
Tel: (021) 4277520
World Community Mental Health Movement in Ireland
National Information Line 1890 474 474.
Email: info@grow.ie
Web: www.grow.ie

SOSAD (Save Our Sons And Daughters) is an organisation with five main goals:

• o raise awareness of suicide in Ireland .
• To break the taboo surrounding suicide.
• To provide support and direction to those feeling suicidal
• To provide support and direction to those approached by someone feeling suicidal
• To provide support and direction for those bereaved by suicide.

Black Dog
Ireland's interactive comprehensive self-help site for men and women coping with mental distress. It is a place to visit, take your time, exchange views and advice, get angry, relax or get information which might be useful.
Web : www.theblackdog.net

Reach Out!
Reach Out. Find Out. Move On
Internet site to help young people get through tough times. Contains inspiring stories, interactive gallery, and advice on teen issues
Web : www.reachout.com.au

Trinity College mental health initiative
Confidential service available free to all registered Trinity College students offering support in coping with personal problems or academic concerns. Service also runs a range of workshops on issues such as stress management.
Web : www.tcd.ie/student _counselling

The Jed Foundation
The Jed Foundation is a non-profit public charity committed to reducing the young adult suicide rate and improving mental health support to colleges through their college mental health website www.ulifeline.org. Information element of website accessible but registration required for some sections.
Web : www.jedfoundation.org

Web : Life - Living is for Everyone
Web : Auseinet
The Living Is For Everyone (LIFE) website is a world-class suicide and self-harm prevention resource managed by Crisis Support Services and funded by the Department of Health and Ageing. Dedicated to providing the best available evidence and resources to guide activities aimed at reducing the rate at which people take their lives in Australia, the LIFE website is designed for people across the community who are involved in suicide and self-harm prevention activities.