Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Support in Galway & online

If you have something on your mind but you feel, for whatever reason, that counselling is not the right option for you at this time, it does not mean you have to manage on your own.  There are a lot of good people out there who understand how hard it can get and are there to help...


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Mental Health supports

Individual and group therapy, phone and text support, workshops, training and self-help resources for a range of mental-health difficulties

Aware Depression Support Groups Galway

Galway support groups for people suffering from depression and bipolar

Pieta House Suicide and Self-Harm Counselling Galway

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support for people affected by suicide and self-harm, in Galway and Tuam
Smaritans Mental Health Support Galway

call-email-text 24/7

drop-in service in Galway between 9am-6/8pm

Suicide Prevention & awareness: safetalk , ASIST training in Galway

Programmes and workshops run regularly in Galway

Online support and information for people affected by eating disorders

Free support groups for people who have suffered, or are suffering, from mental health problems.
Practical and emotional supports to help patients and families through their experience of cancer, located near UCHG

Information and resources on mental health, stigma and more, click link above for regional contact in the West.

Sexual and domestic abuse

Free counselling and support for women and men who have experienced recent and/or historical  abuse.

Counselling and advocacy for survivors of
sexual abuse and trauma

A safe place when you have or think you may have been raped or sexually assaulted

Online counselling for survivors of institutional abuse 

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 Emotional, Practical, Safety and Child related supports to women and their children.

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COPE Galway the Domestic Violence Refuge (24hour) and Outreach service can be contacted at 091-565985

Womens Aid Freephone Helpline operates between 10am-10pm at 1800 341 900

Support for young people and parents

A  number of resources and supports are available for young people in Galway free of charge, no need for GP referral. 

Free Youth Counselling in Galway

Counselling support 
for 15-25 year olds
Mental Health Support for Young People in Galway

Free one-to-one support 
for 15-25 year olds
Youth Counselling Service Galway

Youth counselling support in Galway City, Tuam, Ballinasloe and Loughrea.
Free Youth Counselling in Galway

NUIG Student Counselling and Wellbeing Service

Mental Health Support for Young People in Galway

GMIT Student Counselling

Service

Youth Counselling Service Galway

Youth Mental Health signposting tool

Free Youth Counselling in Galway

Youth information website for  people between 16 and 25 on health related topics from sleep to diet and sexual health 

Information and guidance on being a parent - helpline Mon–Thurs 10 am–9. 30 pm and Friday 10 am– 4.30 pm


Irish Family Planning  provides information on sexual health and free pregnancy counselling  in Galway

 Substance abuse & Addiction

AA meetings are held in several locations in Galway. Scroll down for information on additional supports and services

SMART recovery groups in Galway and resources on drug/alcohol addiction

http://smartrecovery.ie/

help line, email support, guidance and referral to anyone concerned about alcohol, drugs, HIV 

One-stop shop for information about alcohol

abuse and health advice

help line and information on gambling addiction services in Ireland 

Practical support and information for people experiencing housing problems

Support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness

LGBTQ+

If you identify LGBTQ or are a close support to someone who's come out, here are some great sites full of info and resources
LGBTQ resource centre Galway City

Teach Solais LGBT+ Resource Centre provides support for individuals identifying as LGBT+ 

LGBT support line, phone/email

peer support groups for gay and bisexual men in Galway

Support and resources for young LGBTQ people 
In person support available in Dublin

 Women's Health

Some useful links containing useful information about women's sexual health issues which may impact their psychological well-being

LGBTQ resource centre Galway City

The Well Woman centre section on Health Issues gives good info about fertility, sexual health, menopause etc.

Independent UK website providing up-to-date, accurate information about the menopause, symptoms and treatment options

information on all aspects of aging in women and evidence-based treatment options that optimise mid-life women’s health

NEURODIVERSITY

'Neurodiversity' is the viewpoint that neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD, autism and learning disabilities are normal. Neurodivergent people experience, interpret and interact with the world in unique ways – this can sometimes create challenges, but it can also lead to creative problem-solving and fresh ideas.

LGBTQ resource centre Galway City

Meet up groups, support and training programmes, easy read guides to assist autistic people and their families.


Resources for autistic adults as well as parents of autistic children. See different programmes offered here

information and resources on ADHD + support line (01) 874 8349open from 10.00am – 1.00pm Monday to Friday

LGBTQ resource centre Galway City

DAI works with and for people affected by dyslexia.  providing information, support and advocacy to raise awareness of dyslexia

Information on a range of matters which impact people with Dyspraxia/DCD and their families, support networks and employers.


The HSE offers a National Clinical Programme for adults with  ADHD. You can also download the adult adhd app https://adult.adhdirl.ie/download

Disclaimer : The links on this page are provided in good faith to support your needs. They are intended for general information purposes only and they do not subsitute care, treatment or other professional advice. Should you require specific help, you should seek the assistance of an appropriately trained professional. It is the responsibility of each person accessing the links on this page, to chose whether and how to avail of them.

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