Support & Crisis Resources

Awaken Happy Life shares coaching and educational content about emotions, family relationships and self-worth. It is not a crisis service and cannot replace therapy, medical care or emergency help. If you are struggling right now, please reach out to one of the services below. You don’t have to wait until things get worse.

In an emergency

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 112 or 999 in Ireland, or go to your nearest emergency department. Outside Ireland, call your local emergency number.

Talk to someone now (Ireland and UK)

• Samaritans – call 116 123. Free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in Ireland and the UK. samaritans.org
• Pieta Crisis Helpline – freephone 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444 (standard text rates apply). Open 24/7 across the Republic of Ireland, answered by qualified therapists. pieta.ie
• Text About It – 50808 – text TALK to 50808 for a free, anonymous text conversation with a trained volunteer, 24/7, in Ireland.

Outside Ireland and the UK

Find A Helpline lists free, confidential helplines in many countries. Choose your country and the kind of support you need.

Finding a therapist or counsellor

• Your GP is a good first step. They can talk through options with you and refer you to services in your area.
• Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) – a free online directory of accredited counsellors and psychotherapists across Ireland, or call 01 230 35 36. iacp.ie