Mental Health Organisations

Mental health organisations outside of the college providing help to all.

Niteline

Niteline is an out-of-hours peer support service for third level students. We offer a listening and information service run by and for third level students every night of the week during term-time. We provide a service that is anonymous, confidential, non-judgemental and non-directive.

NCAD 50808

Ncad 50808 - 50808 is a free, anonymous, 24/7 messaging service providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support. 50808 provides a safe space where you’re listened to by a trained Volunteer. You’ll message back and forth, only sharing what you feel comfortable with. By asking questions, listening to you and responding with support, they will help you sort through your feelings until you both feel you are now in a calm, safe place. To start a conversation, text the word ‘NCAD’ for free to 50808.

Minding Creative Minds

Minding Creative Minds is an organisation established to offer a free 24/7 wellbeing & support programme for the Irish Creative Sector. Minding Creative Minds provides access to an experienced team of trained counsellors and psychotherapists who can offer medium-term intervention (12 sessions) and advice covering practical, day-to-day issues that cause anxiety and stress. 

24/7 Dedicated Phone Line:

ROI: 1800 814 244, NI/UK: 0800 0903677, International: 00353 1 518 0277

Samaritans

Samaritans offer listening and support to people and communities in times of need.

In prisons, schools, hospitals and on the rail network, Samaritans are working with people who are going through a difficult time and training others to do the same.

Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy, and Samaritans’ vision is that fewer people die by suicide.

That’s why we work tirelessly to reach more people and make suicide prevention a priority.

Call: 116 123 

Email: jo@samaritans.ie