Support Services for Older and Vulnerable People
HSE Helpline for all issues relating to Covid-19
Phone: 1850 24 1850
Email - covidsupport@dublincity.ie
ALONE
national support line for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer your queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary,
Monday to Friday,
8am-8pm, on 0818 222 024.
SENIORLINE
is a national, confidential listening service for older people, run by trained older volunteers.
If you are feeling worried, stressed or isolated, please ring this FREEPHONE service 10am and 10pm on 7 days a week on
1800 80 45 91.
AGE ACTION and the IRISH RED
CROSS
have raised funds to provide additional assistance to older and vulnerable people who are experiencing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic by making once-off grants, up to a maximum of €500, per person/household affected.
Email: hardship2020@redcross.ie
Phone: Irish Red Cross at 01 6424600 or
Tel: (01) 475 6989 Lo Call: 1890 369369
WOMEN’S AID:
The Women's Aid 24hr National Freephone Helpline offers confidential information, support and understanding to women who are being abused by current or former boyfriends, partners or husbands. Tel: 01 678 8858
Freephone: 1800 341 900 Email: info@womensaid.ie
MEN’S AID IRELAND
(formerly known as Amen), is the only dedicated national service supporting men and their families experiencing Domestic Violence in Ireland.
Tel: 01-5543811 / 01-5394277 E-mail: hello@mensaid.ie
THE IRISH SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO
CHILDREN (ISPCC)
is Ireland’s national child protection charity.
Call: 01 676 7960 Email: ispcc@ispcc.ie
THE SAMARITANS
Available round the clock, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you need a response immediately, it’s best to call on the phone. Freephone: 116 123 Email: Jo@samaritans.ie
PIETA HOUSE
provides free therapy to those engaging in self-harm, with suicidal ideation, or bereaved by suicide. Freephone and no referral needed. Tel: 1800 247 247
JIGSAW:
Offering younger people going through a hard time, or for those worried about a young person in your life. www.jigsaw.ie
https://www.jigsaw.ie/news-and-events/post/covid-19-what-were-doing
ST. GABRIEL’S PARISH OFFICE
is now closed but still operating in a Cocoon! If you have any query or request or just want a friendly chat, ring us on 086 055 3661.