Parent Support Services
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The Limerick Child and Family Services Directory provides a listing of services available to children young people and families in Limerick. It also provides a listing of parenting courses, workshops and events happening across Limerick city and county. It was developed by Limerick Children and Young People’s Services Committee.
The directory can be accessed here
Aware provides emotional support and information to individuals and families affected by depression and related disorders.
01 661 7211 www.aware.ie
BARNARDOS (Family Support) provide direct family support services for individual children, families and communities.
Limerick Regional Office, Barnardos Centre, Islandgate Project, St Mary's National Girls School, Bishop Street, Limerick.
061 493 587 https://www.barnardos.ie/
A confidential phone line for children and young people.
1800 666 666 www.childline.ie
Childrens Grief Centre offers one-to-one support to children, young people, parents, guardians and their families affected by loss through death, separation or divorce.
Tel: 061 224627 https://www.childrensgriefcentre.ie/
JIGSAW ensures that no young person feels alone, isolated and disconnected from others around them and provide vital supports to young people with their mental health.
3rd Floor, Arthur’s Quay House, Arthur’s Quay, Limerick
061 974510 https://www.jigsaw.ie/jigsaw_limerick/
NATIONAL LGBT Helpline providing listening support and information to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, their families and friends and those who are questioning if they might be LGBT.
1890 929 539 info@lgbt.ie
Parent Support Programme Limerick City
061 314111 http://www.lssc.ie/
Parentline (8am–8pm) – offers support, guidance and information on all aspects of being a parent.
1890 927 277 https://www.parentline.ie/
Pieta House provides a specialist programme of treatment for those who have suicidal ideation or who participate in self-harming behaviours. All services are free of charge.
Pieta Mid-West, Ardaulin, Mungret, Co. Limerick. 061 484 444 / 061 484 646 https://www.pieta.ie/
Samaritans Emotional Support service for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.
Free – Call 116 123 Text: 087 260 90 90 https://www.samaritans.org/
HSE websites:
Bereavement Support: