Abortion produces strong emotions that can change over time. Denying, repressing, or pushing down these emotions may work for a while, but continued refusal to face the emotions surrounding a loss such as abortion can lead to unhealthy behaviors.
Below are resources designed to help with specific unhealthy behaviors that may develop.
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The Aware Support Line is for individuals who are seeking support and information to cope with, manage or recover from depression, anxiety and related conditions. Aware also provide support groups.
Support Line: 1890 303 302 (open seven days a week; Monday – Sunday from 10am – 10pm)
Email Support: [email protected] (you will receive a full response within 24 hours)
Web: http://www.aware.ie/
GROW is an Irish Mental Health Organisation which helps people who have suffered, or are suffering, from mental health problems. Members are helped to recover from all forms of mental breakdown, or indeed, to prevent such happening. GROW hold regular meetings throughout Ireland.
Phone: 1890 474 474
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://grow.ie/
www.boystown.org
Website provides information on many issues affecting families, such as poor communication, substance abuse, and mental illness.
Website provides sources and/or intervention specifically for children and teenagers in dangerous or troubling circumstances.
Website offers publications for parents and families about family counseling and parenting education, and resources can be requested.
www.thesafespace.org
Website provides information on dating abuse, safety, and rights.
www.thecoalition.org
Website offers domestic violence resources and publications.
www.childhelp.org/pages/hotline-home
Website provides information on child abuse and offers resources for children who are victims of abuse, neglect, bullying, or dating abuse. It also offers educational publications on parenting and other topics.
www.thehotline.org
Website provides information about safety planning, referrals, crisis intervention, teen dating abuse, and more.
www.1800runaway.org
Website provides information for youth and parents about the factors that cause adolescents to run away from home.
The Aware Support Line is for individuals who are seeking support and information to cope with, manage or recover from depression, anxiety and related conditions. Aware also provide support groups.
Support Line: 1890 303 302 (open seven days a week; Monday – Sunday from 10am – 10pm)
Email Support: [email protected] (you will receive a full response within 24 hours)
Web: http://www.aware.ie/
No Panic helps those experiencing panic attacks, phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, General Anxiety Disorder and tranquilliser withdrawal.
Website: www.nopanic.org.uk
GROW is an Irish Mental Health Organisation which helps people who have suffered, or are suffering, from mental health problems. Members are helped to recover from all forms of mental breakdown, or indeed, to prevent such happening. GROW hold regular meetings throughout Ireland.
Phone: 1890 474 474
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://grow.ie/
www.adaa.org
Website provides information about generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, PTSD, social anxiety, depression, stress, and more.
www.nmha.org
Website provides information about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for depression, bipolar, and other conditions. It provides referrals to local mental health service providers.
www.nami.org
Website provides information about mental illnesses and the resources and treatment options available for each illness, including anxiety disorders, PTSD, and depression.
www.nimh.nih.gov
Website offers free publications about mental health illnesses, clinical treatment trials, and educational resources for individuals and professionals.
The Aware Support Line is for individuals who are seeking support and information to cope with, manage or recover from depression, anxiety and related conditions. Aware also provide support groups.
Support Line: 1890 303 302 (open seven days a week; Monday – Sunday from 10am – 10pm)
Email Support: [email protected] (you will receive a full response within 24 hours)
Web: http://www.aware.ie/
The OCD Ireland website is a resource for finding information, support and news for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Trichotillomania and Body Dysmorphic Disorder sufferers in Ireland. OCD Ireland also run free support groups.
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://sites.google.com/site/2920383/
The Samaritans provide a confidential support service for those experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts. The Samaritans are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Helpline: Freephone 116 123 (callers from Rep of Ireland)
Northern Ireland Helpline: 08457 90 90 90 (callers from N. Ireland)
Email: [email protected] (you will receive a response within 24 hours)
Web: http://www.samaritans.org/
Pieta House offers free one to one counselling for people with suicidal ideation, people who have attempted suicide and people engaging in self-harming behaviours.
Web: http://www.pieta.ie/
Pieta House Ballyfermot
Phone: 01-6235606
Pieta House Cork
Phone: 021-4341400
Pieta House Finglas
Phone: 01-8140774
Pieta House Kerry
Phone: 066-7163660
Pieta House Lucan
Phone: 01-6010000
Pieta House Midwest
Phone: 061-484444
Pieta House Roscrea
Phone: 0505-22568
Pieta House Tallaght
Phone: 087-9368633/01-6200020
Pieta House West
Phone: 093-25586
www.boystown.org
Website provides information on many issues including cutting, depression, and conflict. It offers resources for children and teens, including intervention for those in dangerous situations. It offers resources for parents and families, such as counseling and education.
www.brokenpalace.com
Website offers many resources, including an art wall, prayer wall, and video library for teens who are struggling with cutting, anxiety, and depression. Website offers a wall to post stories and read stories of other struggling teens.
www.1800runaway.org
Website provides information for youth and parents about the factors that cause adolescents to run away from home.
http://www.thursdayschild.org/
Website provides information about different issues affecting teens, such as cutting, drug abuse, exploitation, and suicide.
http://www.samaritanshope.org/teen-helpline.html
Website provides information about suicide and the hotline.
The Aware Support Line is for individuals who are seeking support and information to cope with, manage or recover from depression, anxiety and related conditions. Aware also provide support groups.
Support Line: 1890 303 302 (open seven days a week; Monday – Sunday from 10am – 10pm)
Email Support: [email protected] (you will receive a full response within 24 hours)
Web: http://www.aware.ie/
The Samaritans provide a confidential support service for those experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts. The Samaritans are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Helpline: Freephone 116 123 (callers from Rep of Ireland)
Northern Ireland Helpline: 08457 90 90 90 (callers from N. Ireland)
Email: [email protected] (you will receive a response within 24 hours)
Web: http://www.samaritans.org/
No Panic helps those experiencing panic attacks, phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, General Anxiety Disorder and tranquilliser withdrawal.
Website: www.nopanic.org.uk
This telephone and email service is staffed by experienced mental health nurses.
Phone: 01 249 3333 (9am to 5pm Mon-Fri, answer & call back facility out of hours)
Email: [email protected]
GROW is an Irish Mental Health Organisation which helps people who have suffered, or are suffering, from mental health problems. Members are helped to recover from all forms of mental breakdown, or indeed, to prevent such happening. GROW hold regular meetings throughout Ireland.
Phone: 1890 474 474
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://grow.ie/
The Aware Support Line is for individuals who are seeking support and information to cope with, manage or recover from depression, anxiety and related conditions. Aware also provide support groups.
Support Line: 1890 303 302 (open seven days a week; Monday – Sunday from 10am – 10pm)
Email Support: [email protected] (you will receive a full response within 24 hours)
Web: http://www.aware.ie/
The Samaritans provide a confidential support service for those experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts. The Samaritans are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Helpline: Freephone 116 123 (callers from Rep of Ireland)
Northern Ireland Helpline: 08457 90 90 90 (callers from N. Ireland)
Email: [email protected] (you will receive a response within 24 hours)
Web: http://www.samaritans.org/
GROW is an Irish Mental Health Organisation which helps people who have suffered, or are suffering, from mental health problems. Members are helped to recover from all forms of mental breakdown, or indeed, to prevent such happening. GROW hold regular meetings throughout Ireland.
Phone: 1890 474 474
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://grow.ie/
Confidential help, support and information services for people with eating disorders and for their families and friends. Bodywhys provide online support groups, traditional support groups, and email support.
Helpline (LoCall): 1890 200 444
Email support: [email protected]
Web: www.bodywhys.ie
The Aware Support Line is for individuals who are seeking support and information to cope with, manage or recover from depression, anxiety and related conditions. Aware also provide support groups.
Support Line: 1890 303 302 (open seven days a week; Monday – Sunday from 10am – 10pm)
Email Support: [email protected] (you will receive a full response within 24 hours)
Web: http://www.aware.ie/
The Samaritans provide a confidential support service for those experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts. The Samaritans are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Helpline: Freephone 116 123 (callers from Rep of Ireland)
Northern Ireland Helpline: 08457 90 90 90 (callers from N. Ireland)
Email: [email protected] (you will receive a response within 24 hours)
Web: http://www.samaritans.org/
GROW is an Irish Mental Health Organisation which helps people who have suffered, or are suffering, from mental health problems. Members are helped to recover from all forms of mental breakdown, or indeed, to prevent such happening. GROW hold regular meetings throughout Ireland.
Phone: 1890 474 474
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://grow.ie/
Gamblers Anonymous (G.A.) helps people to recover from a gambling problem. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop gambling. Support groups are available around the country.
Dublin: 01-8721133 (have a pen handy as the machine may give you a contact number when the office is unattended)
Cork: 087-2859552
Galway: 086-3494450
Tipperary: 085-7831045
Waterford: 087-1850294
Waterford: 086-2683538
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.gamblersanonymous.ie/
www.debtorsanonymous.org
Website provides information about the Twelve Step model and signs of an addiction to gambling.
www.ncpgambling.org
Website provides information about the signs of addiction to gambling and provides a directory of counselors who specialize in this area.
The Aware Support Line is for individuals who are seeking support and information to cope with, manage or recover from depression, anxiety and related conditions. Aware also provide support groups.
Support Line: 1890 303 302 (open seven days a week; Monday – Sunday from 10am – 10pm)
Email Support: [email protected] (you will receive a full response within 24 hours)
Web: http://www.aware.ie/
The Samaritans provide a confidential support service for those experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts. The Samaritans are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Helpline: Freephone 116 123 (callers from Rep of Ireland)
Northern Ireland Helpline: 08457 90 90 90 (callers from N. Ireland)
Email: [email protected] (you will receive a response within 24 hours)
Web: http://www.samaritans.org/
GROW is an Irish Mental Health Organisation which helps people who have suffered, or are suffering, from mental health problems. Members are helped to recover from all forms of mental breakdown, or indeed, to prevent such happening. GROW hold regular meetings throughout Ireland.
Phone: 1890 474 474
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://grow.ie/
This telephone and email service is staffed by experienced mental health nurses
Phone: 01 249 3333 (9am to 5pm Mon-Fri, answer & call back facility out of hours)
Email: [email protected]
The Aware Support Line is for individuals who are seeking support and information to cope with, manage or recover from depression, anxiety and related conditions. Aware also provide support groups.
Support Line: 1890 303 302 (open seven days a week; Monday – Sunday from 10am – 10pm)
Email Support: [email protected] (you will receive a full response within 24 hours)
Web: http://www.aware.ie/
The Samaritans provide a confidential support service for those experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts. The Samaritans are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Helpline: Freephone 116 123 (callers from Rep of Ireland)
Northern Ireland Helpline: 08457 90 90 90 (callers from N. Ireland)
Email: [email protected] (you will receive a response within 24 hours)
Web: http://www.samaritans.org/
http://www.workaholics-anonymous.org/pdf_files/24hourphoneline.pdf
Website lists fellowship lines in over 50 countries, including Great Britain, France, and more.
www.workaholics-anonymous.org
Website provides information about working compulsively, including signs and symptoms. Website lists support groups locally, online, and by phone.
No Panic helps those experiencing panic attacks, phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, General Anxiety Disorder and tranquilliser withdrawal.
Website: www.nopanic.org.uk
The Aware Support Line is for individuals who are seeking support and information to cope with, manage or recover from depression, anxiety and related conditions. Aware also provide support groups.
Support Line: 1890 303 302 (open seven days a week; Monday – Sunday from 10am – 10pm)
Email Support: [email protected] (you will receive a full response within 24 hours)
Web: http://www.aware.ie/
The Samaritans provide a confidential support service for those experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts. The Samaritans are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Helpline: Freephone 116 123 (callers from Rep of Ireland)
Northern Ireland Helpline: 08457 90 90 90 (callers from N. Ireland)
Email: [email protected] (you will receive a response within 24 hours)
Web: http://www.samaritans.org/
GROW is an Irish Mental Health Organisation which helps people who have suffered, or are suffering, from mental health problems. Members are helped to recover from all forms of mental breakdown, or indeed, to prevent such happening. GROW hold regular meetings throughout Ireland.
Phone: 1890 474 474
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://grow.ie/
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/phobias.html
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus//phobias.html (en ingles)
Websites provides information about identifying and managing phobias. It lists links to information about different types of phobias.
http://www.fobiaclub.com/index1.php
Website provides information about phobias and has an online support group through Facebook.
The Samaritans provide a confidential support service for those experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts. The Samaritans are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Helpline: Freephone 116 123 (callers from Rep of Ireland)
Northern Ireland Helpline: 08457 90 90 90 (callers from N. Ireland)
Email: [email protected] (you will receive a response within 24 hours)
Web: http://www.samaritans.org/
Pieta House offers free one to one counselling for people with suicidal ideation, people who have attempted suicide and people engaging in self-harming behaviours
Web: http://www.pieta.ie/
Pieta House Ballyfermot
Phone: 01-6235606
Pieta House Cork
Phone: 021-4341400
Pieta House Finglas
Phone: 01-8140774
Pieta House Kerry
Phone: 066-7163660
Pieta House Lucan
Phone: 01-6010000
Pieta House Midwest
Phone: 061-484444
Pieta House Roscrea
Phone: 0505-22568
Pieta House Tallaght
Phone: 087-9368633/01-6200020
Pieta House West
Phone: 093-25586
http://www.boystown.org
Website provides information on many issues affecting families, such as poor communication, substance abuse, and mental illness. Website provides resources and/or intervention specifically for children and teenagers in dangerous or troubling circumstances. Website offers publications for parents and families about family counseling and parenting education.
www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/
Website lists hotlines which offer immediate crisis counseling by phone to those who are in suicidal or emotional distress in over 100 countries. Provided hotlines are Confidential, Anonymous, and Free in respective country.
Providing support for those overcoming alcohol addiction. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership. There are approximately 850 AA Groups in Irelandwith an estimated 12,000 AA members. Support groups are available around the country.
Email : [email protected]
Web: http://www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie/
Al-Anon offers understanding and support for families and friends of problem drinkers in an anonymous environment, whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not.
Phone (Dublin): 01 8732699 (Opening Hours 10.30 am - 2.30pm Monday - Friday.)
Phone (Cork): 021 4311899
Email : [email protected]
Web: http://www.al-anon-ireland.org/
Narcotics Anonymous offers recovery from the effects of addiction through working a twelve step program, including regular attendance at group meetings. It costs nothing to be a member, the only requirement is a desire to stop using. Phone: 01 6728000 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.na-ireland.org/
www.ncadd.org
Website provides information and publications about drug and alcohol dependence.
http://www.samhsa.gov
http://www.drugabuse.gov
http://www.niaaa.nih.gov
Websites provide information and publications on the effects of substance abuse.
http://www.ca.org
Website provides information about the Twelve Step program and it provides an online test to see if you or a loved suffers from a cocaine addiction. It also lists the locations and/or phone numbers of meetings internationally.
www.marijuana-anonymous.org
Website provides information about the Twelve Step program for those struggling with an addiction to marijuana. Local support groups, online support groups, and phone support groups are listed.
www.nar-anon.org
Website provides information about Nar-Anon’s Twelve Step program and it lists the locations and/or phone numbers of support groups.
www.nicotine-anonymous.org
Website provides information about Nicotine Anonymous’ Twelve Step program and it lists the locations and/or phone numbers of support groups.
http://theparenttoolkit.org
Website provides information for parents on the prevention and detection of drug use in adolescents. Website offers publications on prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery.
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous, or S.L.A.A helps those with a problem with sex addiction, love addiction, romantic obsession, co-dependent relationships, fantasy addiction and/or sexual, social and emotional anorexia, and who want to do something about it. S.L.A.A. membership is free to all who need it.
Phone: (01) 66 11 289 or (085) 862 9273 or (086) 079 6265
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.slaaireland.org/
www.sa.org
Website provides information on addiction to sex and lists local support groups. Phone and online support groups are also listed.
As a fellowship of recovering addicts, Sex Addicts Anonymous supports those who suffer from sex addiction (or are wondering if they might). Meetings are free of charge. The only requirement is a desire to stop your addictive sexual behaviour.
Web: http://saa-recovery.org/Meetings/OtherCountries/meeting.php?country=Ireland
Electronic meetings by telephone or Internet are available if no face-to-face meetings are suitable. Meeting times and passcodes are available at http://saa-recovery.org/Meetings/ElectronicMeetings/
If you’ve experienced any of these symptoms for more than a month, please use the Find Help locator to access national and local resources. These symptoms may suggest that you’re developing impacted grief, or complicated grief, or some other psychological complication. This typically feels like you’re “stuck” in your grief and unable to move forward in your life. To rule out these possibilities, consultation with a trained counselor is recommended.
While it’s important to not impose an expected time frame for healing, you also don’t want to allow yourself to remain stuck for too long, which makes it that much harder to move through the grieving process.
Pieta House offers free one to one counselling for people with suicidal ideation, people who have attempted suicide and people engaging in self-harming behaviours
Web: http://www.pieta.ie/
Pieta House Ballyfermot
Phone: 01-6235606
Pieta House Cork
Phone: 021-4341400
Pieta House Finglas
Phone: 01-8140774
Pieta House Kerry
Phone: 066-7163660
Pieta House Lucan
Phone: 01-6010000
Pieta House Midwest
Phone: 061-484444
Pieta House Roscrea
Phone: 0505-22568
Pieta House Tallaght
Phone: 087-9368633/01-6200020
Pieta House West
Phone: 093-25586
24 hr suicide support.
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.sosadireland.ie/
Co. Monaghan
24 hour emergency (Co Monaghan): 042-9668992, 086-0459168
Email: [email protected]
Co. Cavan
24 hour emergency (Co Cavan): 049 4326339, 0834339090
Email: [email protected]
Drogheda Co. Louth
24 hour emergency (Drogheda): 041 9848754
Email: [email protected]
Dundalk, Co. Louth
24 hour emergency (Dundalk): 042 9327311, 083 4244182
Email: [email protected]
Co. Meath
24 hour emergency (Co. Meath): 046 9031855, 083 3712622
Email: [email protected]
Co. Offaly
24 hour emergency (Co. Offaly): 057 9346704, 083 1711238
Email: [email protected]
www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/
Website lists hotlines which offer immediate crisis counseling by phone to those who are in suicidal or emotional distress in over 100 countries. Provided hotlines are Confidential, Anonymous, and Free in respective country.
The Samaritans provide a confidential support service for those experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts. The Samaritans are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Helpline: Freephone 116 123 (callers from Rep of Ireland)
Northern Ireland Helpline: 08457 90 90 90 (callers from N. Ireland)
Email: [email protected] (you will receive a response within 24 hours)
Web: http://www.samaritans.org/
Women’s Aid work to stop domestic violence against women and children. They provide a helpline for women experiencing domestic abuse, 1 to 1 support service and court accompaniment service.
Helpline: 1800 341 900 (10m-10pm every day of the year except Christmas Day)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.womensaid.ie
Amen is a voluntary group which provides a confidential helpline, support and advice service for male victims of domestic abuse and their children.
Helpline: 046 9023 718
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.amen.ie
The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre is a national organisation offering a wide range of services to women and men who are affected by rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment or childhood sexual abuse. The services include a national 24-hour helpline, one to one counselling, and court accompaniment.
24-hour Helpline: 1 800 778 888
Web: http://www.drcc.ie/
One in Four provides support and resources to women and men who have experienced sexual abuse.
Phone: 01 6624070 (Monday – Friday 9.30 to 5.30pm)
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.oneinfour.ie/
As a fellowship of recovering addicts, Sex Addicts Anonymous supports those who suffer from sex addiction (or are wondering if they might). Meetings are free of charge. The only requirement is a desire to stop your addictive sexual behaviour.
Web: http://saa-recovery.org/Meetings/OtherCountries/meeting.php?country=Ireland
Electronic meetings by telephone or Internet are available if no face-to-face meetings are suitable. Meeting times and passcodes are available at http://saa-recovery.org/Meetings/ElectronicMeetings/
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous, or S.L.A.A helps those with a problem with sex addiction, love addiction, romantic obsession, co-dependent relationships, fantasy addiction and/or sexual, social and emotional anorexia, and who want to do something about it. S.L.A.A. membership is free to all who need it.
Phone: (01) 66 11 289 or (085) 862 9273 or (086) 079 6265
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.slaaireland.org/
Women’s Aid work to stop domestic violence against women and children. They provide a helpline for women experiencing domestic abuse, 1 to 1 support service and court accompaniment service. Helpline: 1800 341 900 (10m-10pm every day of the year except Christmas Day) Email: [email protected] Web: www.womensaid.ie
Amen is a voluntary group which provides a confidential helpline, support and advice service for male victims of domestic abuse and their children. Helpline: 046 9023 718 Email: [email protected] Web: www.amen.ie
The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre is a national organisation offering a wide range of services to women and men who are affected by rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment or childhood sexual abuse. The services include a national 24-hour helpline, one to one counselling, and court accompaniment. 24-hour Helpline: 1 800 778 888 Web: http://www.drcc.ie/
One in Four provides support and resources to women and men who have experienced sexual abuse. Phone: 01 6624070, Monday – Friday 9.30 to 5.30pm Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.oneinfour.ie/