There are a large number of agencies and groups that help people who are distressed, suicidal or involved in abusive relationships. They include the following:

Samaritans provide emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of despair or suicidal thoughts.Freecall 116123, text 087 2609090, http://www.samaritans.org;

Clare Suicide Bereavement Support provides help to people bereaved by suicide. Tel 086 0565373 http://www.claresuicidesupport.com:

Aware is a listening service for people who are experiencing depression or concerned about a family member or friend. Tel 1890 303 3023 http://www.aware.ie;

Parentline offers support, guidance and information on all aspects of being a parent Tel 1890 927 277 http://www.parentline.ie;

Money advice and budgeting (MABS) offer free confidential and non-judgemental advice to people in debt 0761 072 000 http://www.mabs.ie ;

MOVE facilitates men in a weekly group process to help them take responsibility for their violence http://moveireland.ie;  

Amen Helpline: 046 9023 718, Email: info@amen.ie http://www.amen.ie/  for men who experience domestic abuse or violence;

http://www.clarehaven.ie/  24hr CONFIDENTIAL HLPLNE 065-6822435 for women & children experiencing domestic abuse  violence.