National Helpline

The HSE Drugs/ HIV Helpline-1800 459 459 offers support, information, guidance and referral to anyone with a question or concern related to drug and alcohol use and/or HIV and sexual health. Staff refer to a database of over 300 services nationwide. The Helpline service is confidential and free.

Current opening hours are Monday to Friday between 10am and 5pm.

The Drugs/HIV Helpline offers two distinct services

Drugs Helpline: offering support to the drinker / substance user or to someone who is concerned for their welfare. They can talk confidentially about concerns and consider their options.

HIV/Sexual HealthHelpline: offering support and information on Sexual health and testing. They can talk confidentially about concerns and consider their options.

If you have any questions about our service, feel free to call.

Email Support

The Drugs Helpline has recently started offering an Helpline Email Support Service,through the helplines email address: helpline@hse.ie

The Drugs/HIV Helpline is a member of the European Foundation of Drug Helplines (FESAT) and Telephone Helplines Association (UK).