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You don't need a label to ask for help. Wherever in the world you are, pick your country and there's someone to talk to. Costs, hours and referral rules vary, so check the service's official information.
Wherever you are
Where are you right now?
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emergency
Emergency
drugs
HSE Drugs & Alcohol Helpline
Mon–Fri 9.30–5.30
crisis
Samaritans
24/7
crisis
Pieta
24/7
gambling
Gambling Care
family
Family Addiction Support Network
Wherever you are: never stop benzos, alcohol or opioids suddenly without a doctor — withdrawal can be dangerous.
In Ireland? The full directory.
Where we started — every service we've checked, by county.
5 services.
National — available anywhere in Ireland
Extern Problem Gambling
Free counselling for gamblers and families, plus the Stop Gambling app and bank-blocking advice.
Helpline · Family support · Call-back Mon–Fri 9–5
Al-Anon & Alateen
For family and friends affected by someone else's drinking.
Family support · Peer group · 10am–10pm daily
Treatment & local services
Coolmine
Day and residential programmes for men and women, including mothers with children. Free family support groups.
Treatment centre · Family support · Dublin, Limerick, Cork
Bushypark (Clarecare)
Residential and day treatment, with a counsellor on duty 8am–9pm.
Treatment centre · Family support · Counsellor 8am–9pm · Clare
Family Addiction Support Network
For families affected by a loved one's addiction, including drug debt intimidation support.
Family support · 24/7 helpline · Louth, Meath, Cavan, Monaghan
Some listings are awaiting a fresh source check. See each official website for current details. For local referrals, contact the HSE helpline during its published hours.