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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