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Helplines in Ireland for gender & sexual identity.

LGBTQ+

At the National LGBT Helpline, we are here to listen in confidence and without judgement, seven days a week, 362 days of the...

Peers, Volunteers

1800 929 539

lgbt.ie

Switchboard LGBTQIA+ Helpline

LGBTQ+

Volunteers

01 872 1055

theswitchboard.ie

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

01 907 3707

lgbt.ie

Samaritans (Ireland)

Adults

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

Volunteers

116 123

samaritans.ie

Childline Listening

ChildrenAll topics

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

Volunteers

1800 666 666

childline.ie

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...

Volunteers

50808

textaboutit.ie

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

116 000

ispcc.ie

Ruhama

AdultsLGBTQ+Women

Ruhama is a National NGO and registered charity that offers support to women impacted by prostitution and human trafficking for...

Counselors, Volunteers

EveryoneLGBTQ+Men

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

Counselors

01 554 3811

mensaid.ie

Struggling with your gender and sexual identity? Get support from a LGBTQ-friendly hotline in Ireland

If you identify as LGBTQ or if you’re undecided about your gender or sexual identity, you may be more prone to depression and mental health problems. This is especially true if you experience discrimination, bullying, and rejection. If you struggle with any of the following, reach to a hotline in Ireland – 9 are available:

Not wanting to put a label on your gender or sexuality
Feeling depressed as a result of struggling with your sexuality or gender identity
You aren't sure how to date or flirt with members of the same sex
Feeling like how you are on the outside doesn't represent who you are on the inside
Wanting to come out but not knowing how
Feeling isolated from your family friends because of how you identify
Feeling guilt around wanting to express who you truly are
Wanting to change your physical appearance

As someone who identifies as LGBTQ, or as someone who is questioning their gender or sexual identity, you may feel isolated. Unfortunately, there are still people out there who are homophobic and transphobic. Worrying about social rejection can make it hard to express your true self with pride.

Figuring out your sexual and gender identity can be hard and overwhelming if you're dealing with it on your own. Fortunately, there are LGBTQ-friendly volunteers and counselors in Ireland who can act as your allies and offer you the support that you need.

Consider contacting a hotline in Ireland right away for free, private help with gender & sexual identity.

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Helplines in Ireland for gender & sexual identity.

Struggling with your gender and sexual identity? Get support from a LGBTQ-friendly hotline in Ireland

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