A new 24-hour mental health phone line was launched this week to help people in need access services.
The Your Mental Health information line is a phone service members of the public can call any time of the day.
It is not a counselling service, but an information line to help point people to the correct mental health service for their needs.
Minister of State for Mental Health Jim Daly said for the first time in Ireland’s history there is a dedicated free phone line, 24 hours a day, based in national ambulance service to assist people accessing mental health services.
He said there are over 1,000 mental health service organisations, which can now be accessed under one number: 1800 742 444.
Source: Christina Finn, The Journal.ie, 14/10/19