These are services that can act on this kind of situation in Ireland. Each listing shows when we last checked it.
If a child is in danger now, call emergency services in Ireland.
Child helpline · Ireland
Verified 30 Oct 2026Call 1800 66 66 66 or chat online at Childline.ie
Ireland’s free, 24-hour national listening service for children and young people up to and including the age of 18, by phone or online chat.
Crisis support · Ireland
Verified 30 Oct 2026Call free on 116 123
Someone to listen, whatever you are going through, including thoughts of suicide. Available in Ireland and the UK.
Directory of services · International
Verified 30 Oct 2026A directory of child helplines around the world, listed by country with their contact details. Child helplines are run by organisations in each country to listen to and support children and young people.
Directory of services · International
Verified 30 Oct 2026A directory of free, confidential helplines and crisis lines in many countries, searchable by country and by topic, for emotional support and crisis situations including thoughts of suicide.
Please talk to someone now. A crisis line can listen without judging, and you can stay anonymous. If you might act on these thoughts soon, call the emergency number or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
