Emergency support over Christmas and New Year
15 December 2025
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If you need emergency support over the Christmas period, you can find phone numbers and opening hours of voluntary services below.
The HSE also has a full list of online, phone and text mental health services.
The Irish Refugee Council also has useful information for homeless international protection applicants.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 999 or 112. If the matter is less urgent, you can contact your local garda station.
| Services | Call | Opening hours | |
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If you are in distress or struggling to cope |
116 123 | 24 hours (any time, day or night) | jo@samaritans.ie |
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If you are suicidal or engaging in self-harm |
1800 247 247 Text HELP to 51444 (standard message rates apply) |
24 hours (any time, day or night) | |
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If you need support with a crisis |
1800 778 888 | 24 hours (any time, day or night) | info@rcc.ie |
| Women’s Aid If you are affected by domestic violence or abuse |
1800 341 900 | 24 hours (any time, day or night) | helpline@womensaid.ie |
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Support for everyone up to the age of 18 in Ireland |
1800 666 666 |
24 hours (any time, day or night) | |
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HSE mental health text line. Anonymous, 24/7 messaging service providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support for mental health and wellbeing |
Text HELLO to 50808 | 24 hours (any time, day or night) | |
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If you are affected by domestic violence or abuse |
01 554 3811 |
22-23 December 9am-5pm 24 December 9am-1pm 25-26 December Closed 29-30 December 9am-5pm 31 December 9am-1pm 1 January 2026 Closed 2 January 9am-5pm |
hello@mensaid.ie |
You can also find information on support services for victims of crime.
