Mayo Mental Health Association

Mental Health Support in Mayo

Where to go

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT IN MAYO

Your family doctor is usually the first person to approach in relation to mental health concerns. Many people attend their General Practitioner (GP) when they feel they need more support for their mental health. In an emergency situation, and outside of GP hours, it is advised to attend your local accident and emergency department in your local hospital.

24/7 Supports

Emergency Services

How to phone 112 or 999. Phone the emergency services by calling 112 or 999. Both numbers are free of charge. If you cannot make a voice call, you can text 112 in an emergency.

Text About IT

Text About It is a free, anonymous, 24/7 messaging service providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support for mental health and wellbeing.

Childline

Reach out for any reason, anytime 24 Hours a day! Childline is always here for every child and young person.

Teenline

Teenline is a free national active listening service for children and young people up to the age of 18 in Ireland.
Contact 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

LGBT+ Helpline

Talk in confidence and without judgement, 7 days a week. You can talk by phone or online through their instant messaging service or go along to a peer support groups.

Pieta House

Pieta provides free, therapeutic approach to people who are in suicidal distress, engage in self-harm, or bereaved by suicide, 24/7. Reach out to them today!

Rape Crisis 24hour Helpline

Reach us anytime 24 Hours a day! Providing support confidential listening and support services for victims of Sexual Abuse.

The Samaratins

Samaritans offers emotional support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to anyone who is in distress, lonely, struggling to cope or feeling suicidal.

For more Information on Mental Health Supports in Mayo visit WestBeWell

A Philosophy to Live by

“Your mental health belongs to you. Mind it, share it and above all, don’t hide it”

More Helpful links

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online resources

Follow the link to some helpful online downloads

Mindout Mindspace mayo

This is an overview of the Mayo Mental Health Association implementation of the senior cycle MindOut Programme on mental health and wellbeing.

Peoples perspectives on recovery

This video guides us on how to say Hello and ask How Are You. There are many helpful videos & downloads like this available on our online resource page. Take a look here.

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