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Age Action

Our mission is to: ‘To achieve fundamental change in the lives of all older people by empowering them to live full lives as actively engaged citizens and to secure their rights to comprehensive high quality services according to their changing needs’.

• Phone: 01 475 6989

Aware

Aware provides support services which are available to individuals managing their own experience of depression or bipolar disorder, as well as to people who are concerned about a loved one. All three supports are offered free of charge.

Barnardos

Death is an inevitable part of life and grief is a universal human process.  Parents and carers cannot shield children from the pain of death and loss.  However, we can all help children understand this loss and grieve. Specialist bereavement project workers based in Cork and Dublin work with children from all across the country. The service offered is based on the individual needs of each child and their family. Our service takes into consideration the developmental stage of the child, the child’s relationship with the deceased, the nature of the death and particular circumstances of the family.

• Phone: (01) 473 2110 Open Monday to Thursday, 10am-12pm

Bereaved Dad's Breakfast Club

The Bereaved Dads’ Breakfast Club is an informal group of widowed dads who support each other through Whatsapp groups and in-person meetups.  Our number one rule at the Bereaved Dads’ Breakfast Club is to keep things open, informal and friendly.  Once you get in touch with us, we have a chat to introduce ourselves and understand better your situation, location and hopefully point you towards others nearby in a similar situation.

Bethany Bereavement Support Group

We are a voluntary community and parish based service. Our objective is to support the bereaved through the grieving process and our services are totally free of charge and confidential within the law. Bethany volunteers listen with understanding and empathy. They accept those suffering loss as they are; and will support the bereaved for as long as they need.

• Phone: 087 9905299

Childhood Bereavement Network

The Irish Childhood Bereavement Network (ICBN) was founded in 2012 as a hub for those working with bereaved children and young people, and their families. Our five key priority areas are:

• Support professionals to deliver high quality and accessible bereavement support.
• Signpost families and carers to a directory of bereavement support services.

Children's Grief Centre - Limerick

The Children’s Grief Centre is a support service for school-aged children and young people affected by loss through death, separation or divorce. It provides a safe and supportive place for children and young people and their families who are grieving. The service is provided by trained and experienced people.

Embrace Farm

Embrace FARM remembers those who have lost their lives, have been injured, supports survivors of farm accidents, their family members friends and the wider community through an annual ecumenical service held in Abbyleix every June. Through their new charitable status, Embrace FARM will be offering several networking and fundraising events for the people they support in their network as well as growing awareness for the organisation within the agri-sector.

• Phone: 085 77 09 966

Friends Of Suicide Loss (FOSL)

Recent research has shown and our own experience has validated that the most critical time for the suicide bereaved is in the first 12 to 18 months. Our members have found that in the initial stages of a suicide aftermath the mind of the bereaved can become deeply confused  as a result of shock and trauma. This combined with multiple emotions, such as anger, guilt, grief, shame, stigma and on occasion denial, can create a challenging and demanding time. Support on a one to one as well as group support is therefore vital during this period.

Irish Road Victims' Association

IRVA is a non governmental organisation that provides free information and support to those bereaved or injured by road traffic collisions, and works to reduce dangers on our roads.

• Tel: 086 863 4194

Jigsaw.ie | The National Centre for Youth Mental Health

At Jigsaw, we are here to make sure that every young person’s mental health is valued and supported. Mental health can affect every aspect of a young person’s life. We believe every young person must have the support that’s right for them, whatever they are going through. A team of supporters, professionals, volunteers and campaigners, we are all passionate about supporting young people with their mental health. We believe our early intervention support and prevention can make a massive difference to the mental health of Ireland’s young people.

Pieta House

Pieta House now operates the Suicide Bereavement Counselling centres that had previously been operated by Console. We provide free counselling, therapy and support to individuals, couples, families and children who have been bereaved by suicide. Pieta House provides a free, therapeutic approach to people who are in suicidal distress and those who engage in self-harm.

You can contact us any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on our

• Freecall suicide helpline 1800 247 247.
• Or you can text HELP to 51444 (standard message rates apply).

Rainbows Ireland

The Rainbows programme supports children and young people affected by loss because of bereavement, separation or divorce. The service is available in local communities throughout Ireland. The service is grant aided by Tusla.

• Phone: 01 4734175

Samaritans

We offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. To contact us:

Bethany Bereavement Support Group

We are a voluntary community and parish based service. Our objective is to support the bereaved through the grieving process and our services are totally free of charge and confidential within the law. Bethany volunteers listen with understanding and empathy. They accept those suffering loss as they are; and will support the bereaved for as long as they need.

• Phone: 087 9905299

Age Action

Our mission is to: ‘To achieve fundamental change in the lives of all older people by empowering them to live full lives as actively engaged citizens and to secure their rights to comprehensive high quality services according to their changing needs’.

• Phone: 01 475 6989

Friends Of Suicide Loss (FOSL)

Recent research has shown and our own experience has validated that the most critical time for the suicide bereaved is in the first 12 to 18 months. Our members have found that in the initial stages of a suicide aftermath the mind of the bereaved can become deeply confused  as a result of shock and trauma. This combined with multiple emotions, such as anger, guilt, grief, shame, stigma and on occasion denial, can create a challenging and demanding time. Support on a one to one as well as group support is therefore vital during this period.

Pieta House

Pieta House now operates the Suicide Bereavement Counselling centres that had previously been operated by Console. We provide free counselling, therapy and support to individuals, couples, families and children who have been bereaved by suicide. Pieta House provides a free, therapeutic approach to people who are in suicidal distress and those who engage in self-harm.

You can contact us any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on our

• Freecall suicide helpline 1800 247 247.
• Or you can text HELP to 51444 (standard message rates apply).

Barnardos

Death is an inevitable part of life and grief is a universal human process.  Parents and carers cannot shield children from the pain of death and loss.  However, we can all help children understand this loss and grieve. Specialist bereavement project workers based in Cork and Dublin work with children from all across the country. The service offered is based on the individual needs of each child and their family. Our service takes into consideration the developmental stage of the child, the child’s relationship with the deceased, the nature of the death and particular circumstances of the family.

• Phone: (01) 473 2110 Open Monday to Thursday, 10am-12pm

Bereaved Dad's Breakfast Club

The Bereaved Dads’ Breakfast Club is an informal group of widowed dads who support each other through Whatsapp groups and in-person meetups.  Our number one rule at the Bereaved Dads’ Breakfast Club is to keep things open, informal and friendly.  Once you get in touch with us, we have a chat to introduce ourselves and understand better your situation, location and hopefully point you towards others nearby in a similar situation.

CAMHS - HSE

CAMHS stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and is a service that provides assessment and treatment for young people and their families who are experiencing mental health difficulties. While a broad range of services support the mental health of children and adolescents, the term ‘CAMHS’ is usually applied very specifically to services that provide specialist mental health treatment and care to young people up to 18 years of age through a multidisciplinary team.

• To access a CAMHS service you need to be referred by your GP.

Childhood Bereavement Network

The Irish Childhood Bereavement Network (ICBN) was founded in 2012 as a hub for those working with bereaved children and young people, and their families. Our five key priority areas are:

• Support professionals to deliver high quality and accessible bereavement support.
• Signpost families and carers to a directory of bereavement support services.

Children's Grief Centre - Limerick

The Children’s Grief Centre is a support service for school-aged children and young people affected by loss through death, separation or divorce. It provides a safe and supportive place for children and young people and their families who are grieving. The service is provided by trained and experienced people.

Jigsaw.ie | The National Centre for Youth Mental Health

At Jigsaw, we are here to make sure that every young person’s mental health is valued and supported. Mental health can affect every aspect of a young person’s life. We believe every young person must have the support that’s right for them, whatever they are going through. A team of supporters, professionals, volunteers and campaigners, we are all passionate about supporting young people with their mental health. We believe our early intervention support and prevention can make a massive difference to the mental health of Ireland’s young people.

Rainbows Ireland

The Rainbows programme supports children and young people affected by loss because of bereavement, separation or divorce. The service is available in local communities throughout Ireland. The service is grant aided by Tusla.

• Phone: 01 4734175

Embrace Farm

Embrace FARM remembers those who have lost their lives, have been injured, supports survivors of farm accidents, their family members friends and the wider community through an annual ecumenical service held in Abbyleix every June. Through their new charitable status, Embrace FARM will be offering several networking and fundraising events for the people they support in their network as well as growing awareness for the organisation within the agri-sector.

• Phone: 085 77 09 966

Aware

Aware provides support services which are available to individuals managing their own experience of depression or bipolar disorder, as well as to people who are concerned about a loved one. All three supports are offered free of charge.

Pieta House

Pieta House now operates the Suicide Bereavement Counselling centres that had previously been operated by Console. We provide free counselling, therapy and support to individuals, couples, families and children who have been bereaved by suicide. Pieta House provides a free, therapeutic approach to people who are in suicidal distress and those who engage in self-harm.

You can contact us any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on our

• Freecall suicide helpline 1800 247 247.
• Or you can text HELP to 51444 (standard message rates apply).

Samaritans

We offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. To contact us:

Irish Road Victims' Association

IRVA is a non governmental organisation that provides free information and support to those bereaved or injured by road traffic collisions, and works to reduce dangers on our roads.

• Tel: 086 863 4194

Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP)

How to find a Counsellor / Psychotherapist:

• A free comprehensive online directory of all accredited IACP Counsellors and Psychotherapists in Ireland
• Accredited Counsellors / Psychotherapists in every county in Ireland
• A Telephone Referral Service providing information on all areas relating to Counselling & Psychotherapy: 01-2303536, 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday.