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Helplines in Ireland for family.

Text About It
EveryoneAll topics

Text About It by spunout is a free, anonymous, 24/7 messaging service providing everything from a calming chat to immediate...

Missing Childrens Hotline
EveryoneAll topics

Missing Childrens Hotline offers 24/7, free and confidential support and information over . We exist to help people in Ireland...

Volunteers
Childline Listening
ChildrenAll topics

Childline provides 24/7, free and confidential support over phone, and online chat. We exist to help youth, children in...

Federation For Victim Assistance
Everyone

Federation For Victim Assistance offers free and confidential support over . We are here for everyone in Ireland who may be...

Volunteers
1800 277477Teletype (TTY) number for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
Samaritans (Ireland)
Adults

Samaritans (Ireland) provides a free emotional support listening service by phone, 24/7. We help everyone in Ireland who may...

National Freephone Careline
Everyone

Our confidential, friendly and supportive national Freephone Careline offers a listening ear and practical guidance for family...

Esker House Domestic Abuse Support Service
ParentsWomenYouthChildren

Esker House Women's Refuge and Domestic Abuse Support Service provides temporary safe accommodation for women and their...

Men's Aid
EveryoneLGBTQ+Men

Men's Aid is a trauma informed victim centric organisation, empowering and supporting men, their children and families...

Crime Victims Helpline
Everyone

The Crime Victims Helpline is a national support service for victims of crime in Ireland. We’re here to listen with empathy and...

Embrace FARM
Everyone

Embrace FARM provides free, compassionate and confidential support by . We are here to help everyone in Ireland who may require...

National Male Advice Line
Everyone

National Male Advice Line provides free and confidential support and information over. We exist to help men in Ireland who may...

Bodywhys
Everyone

Bodywhys offers free and confidential support and information over the phone. We exist to help everyone in Ireland who may be...

LGBT Ireland - Transgender Family Support Line
LGBTQ+

In collaboration with the Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI), LGBT Ireland provides a volunteer-led listening and...

Peers, Volunteers
Askonefamily Helpline
Parents

We provide detailed, confidential information and listening support to people who need support parenting alone, sharing...

Parentline
Parents

Parentline is dedicated to providing free and confidential support and information by phone. We are here for parents in Ireland...

Youth
Counselors

Are family matters negatively impacting on your life? Reach out to a hotline for free support in Ireland

Families can be complicated. If personality clashes, violence, substance use, illness, trauma or other problems at home are causing you fear, stress or pain, you are not alone. There are 16 hotlines in Ireland for people struggling with family issues. If you are experiencing any of the following, reach out for a helping hand today:

  • Frequent yelling, screaming, bickering or fights within the family.
  • Family members who ask too much of you or depend on you for support.
  • Problems caused by a lack of money for resources such as food, clothing and accommodation.
  • Job loss, financial struggles or gambling and the impact these can have on your family.
  • Family members who don’t support you due to issues of trust, miscommunication or abuse.
  • Stress in the family, caused by issues with housing, money or unemployment.
  • Parents or siblings who argue, fight, bully or try to control each other and you.
  • Family issues around domestic violence, sexual abuse, divorce, bereavement or trauma.

Experiencing problems at home is extremely challenging because it may feel like there is nowhere for you to escape to. When the people you live with are the source of your pain, home may no longer feel like a safe haven.

Family challenges can be hard to solve because there may be many people involved. It can be difficult to even know where to start. Reaching out to a compassionate hotline volunteer or counselor in Ireland can be a positive first step. You may benefit from voicing your frustrations to someone who wants to listen, understand, and support you.


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