Resources
Midlands Employee Wellbeing does not currently operate as an out of hours emergency service.
If you are in crisis now please contact The Samaritan’s 24 hour/7 day service on 116 123 (free call) or call your GP or GP out of hours service. The 24 hour emergency services are available to you by calling 112 or 999 if you require urgent medical assistance now.
We also invite you to consider the following community mental health supports which may be beneficial to you at this time.

Pieta House
Pieta House provides a professional one-to-one therapeutic service to people who are in suicidal distress, those who engage in self-harm, and those bereaved by suicide. All of their services are provided free of charge and no referral is needed.

Aware
Aware provides support services to individuals experiencing depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, or other mood related conditions as well as to people who are concerned about a loved one. All three support services are offered free of charge. Support Line and Support Mail are available seven days a week and Support & Self Care Groups take place daily.

Alcoholics Anonymous Ireland
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

Athlone (Midlands) Rape Crisis Centre
The Athlone (Midlands) Rape Crisis Centre provides a free professional counselling service to both males and females who have experienced rape, sexual abuse, or any other form of sexual violence.
Esker House Athlone
Esker House Women’s Refuge and Domestic Abuse Service provides temporary safe accommodation for women and their children and support information for women experiencing domestic abuse.

Men’s Aid Ireland
Men’s Aid Ireland is the only dedicated national service supporting men and their families experiencing Domestic Violence including coercive control in Ireland. Our professional and qualified support team have years of experience in supporting men and families experiencing domestic abuse.

LGBT Ireland
Supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

Alone
Supporting older people who are socially isolated, homeless, living in poverty or crisis and support them to age at home. It offers befriending, housing support, support co-ordination and technology.

Citizens Information Board
The Citizens Information is a statutory body which supports the provision of information, advice and advocacy on a broad range of public and social services.
MABS (Money Advice Service)
MABS is the Irish money advice service. They have been helping people to deal with problem debt for more than 25 years. If you’re struggling with debt and need help, they are here for you. You can get impartial advice from MABS to help you manage your money and take control of debt. They offer support online, over the phone and face to face. MABS is free, confidential and independent.

Jigsaw
Jigsaw provides vital supports to young people surrounding their mental health.
Spunout
Established in 2005, Spunout’s vision is to help create an Ireland where young people aged between 16 and 25 are empowered with the information they need to live active, happy, and healthy lives.

Lust for Life
A multi-award winning Irish mental health charity that uses content, campaigns and events to facilitate young people to be effective guardians of their own mind – and to be leaders that drive our society towards a better future.