Supports during Covid.

During this time you may need some support or someone to talk to. Here is a list of contact numbers that may be useful to you or someone you know.

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Ambulance Service,

Fire Service, Garda Siochana

Emergency Support CALL: 112 OR 999

HOSPITAL

EMERGENCY

DEPARTMENTS

Kerry General Hospital: (066) 718 4000

Emergency Support Cork University Hospital: (021) 492 0200

Mercy Hospital Cork: (021) 493 5241

SOUTH DOC

GP - OUT OF HOURS

SERVICES

Urgent out of hours GP Care

This service is available after 6.00pm

Cork: 1850 335 999

Kerry: (064) 6650299

Available after 6.00pm

SAMARITANS Emotional Support Service

FREEPHONE: 116 123

or email: jo@samaritans.ie

TEXT SUPPORT SERVICE

A free 24/7 text service, providing support for people going through a mental health or emotional crisis no matter how big or small.

TEXT HELLO 50808

Email: HELLO@TEXT50808.IE / Visit: WWW.TEXT50808.IE

AWARE HELPLINE

Listening service for people with depression or those concerned about family or friends

CALL FREE: 1800 804 848 (10am-10pm)

www.aware.ie

PIETA 24/7

Free therapeutic support for those in suicidal distress or those who engage in self harm

CALL FREE: 1800 247 247 / Text HELP to 51444

To book a free counselling session phone: 0818 111 126

www.pieta.ie

ALONE Covid-19 support for older people

CALL: 0818 222 024 (8am to 8pm Monday to Friday) SUPPORT FOR OLDER PEOPLE

Elder Abuse Helpline

for older people experiencing abuse and violence

LOW CALL: 1850 24 1850

WOMENS AID

Support for victims of domestic abuse and violence CALL FREE: 1800 341 900 (24/7) / www.womensaid.ie

ANYMAN

For men experiencing domestic abuse and violence CALL: (01) 554 3811

MALE ADVICE LINE

For men experiencing domestic abuse and violence CALL FREE: 1800 816 588

LGBT IRELAND

Low call helpline support service that provides confidential, listening, support and information service to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. Call 1890 929 539 Email: INFO@LGBT.IE

Visit: WWW.LGBT.IE

HSE - DRUG AND ALCOHOL LINE

Drug and Alcohol information and support CALL FREE: 1800 459 459 (9.30am – 5.30pm)

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

Helpline to assist people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Operated by the Irish Hospice Foundation in conjunction with the HSE FREE Phone: 1800 80 70 77 available Monday to Friday from 10am to 1pm

SEXUAL VIOLENCE HELPLINE

For men and women – experiencing sexual violence CALL FREE: 1800 77 88 88

MABS Money Advice and Budgeting Service

CALL: (076) 107 2000 (Mon-Fri 9am to 8pm)

Or email: cork@mabs.ie / kerry@mabs.ie / www.mabs.ie