Wellbeing Resources
This page specifically lists down free mental health resources and free wellbeing resources available in Ireland as well as other resources I found online that I think are incredibly helpful. I will keep this updated as much as I can. If you have any suggestions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
If you’re having a difficult time with your depression and you’re feeling helpless or suicidal
Samaritans
If urgent, Samaritans is your best option. Call 116 123 for free, available 24/7. Text: 087 2 60 90 90 or Email: jo@samaritans.org if you can wait, they’ll reply within 24 hours.
Pieta House
Free call 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444.
Aware
Free phone 1800 80 48 48. Available Monday to Sunday from 10am – 10pm or email supportmail@aware.ie – You can expect a response within 24 hours.
Need a friendly ear or a safe space to talk?
7 Cups
7 Cups is a website that connects you to caring listeners for free emotional support. It offers free 24/7 chat support and it’s your chance to be heard by volunteer listeners.
Turn2Me
This website offers free online support groups on anxiety, suicidal thoughts and feelings, depression, loss and bereavement and more.
Grow Meetings
If you feel like connecting to people face to face, you can join a Grow meeting. The group meetings are anonymous, there is no need to register, you just need to come along. It’s free and you’ll be surrounded by other people who have similar issues or going through tough times in their lives.
Free Printables for Wellbeing
Free Positive Thoughts Tearaway Poster / Free Mental Vitamins Poster
Free Daily Check in Printable
Free Meditation Apps
Click on the following to see which one suits you best. They are on a freemium basis.
Stop, Breathe & Think
Headspace
Breethe
Insight Timer
Free Online Therapy
Bliss Free Interactive Therapy for Depression
Bliss website offers an 8 session interactive therapy program for depression that you have to complete on your own. The program is based on cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT. The program is designed to teach techniques to help improve your mental health.
Therapist Aid CBT Resources
Created by professionals for other professionals, this website includes some free CBT worksheets, interactive tools, guides, videos and articles about various mental health topics.
