We will be closed from December 23rd until January 6th 2020. This includes all Peer Support Groups, Monday Chats, Phone and Email Support and the Drugs and Alcohol Services.
If you need support over the Christmas season, please reach out to the following services
- Text LGBTI+ to 086 1800 280 and chat in confidence, 24/7 with a trained crisis volunteer over text. Standard SMS rates may apply.
- The Samaritans provide confidential, non-judgemental support 24 hours a day at 116 123.
- Pieta House also offers free support to individuals self-harming or thinking of suicide. Freephone 1800 247 247.
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