Helplink Mental Health

01/01/2026

Wishing you all a healthful, happy & hopeful 2026.

We are back open from the 2nd January

#2026

25/12/2025

From everyone here at Helplink Mental Health, we would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas.

Thank you for your continued support throughout the year and remember there is always hope and light even at the darkest times.

If you find yourself in need of urgent assistance throughout this time, please be sure to reach out to the emergency helplines and services linked below.
https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/services-support/get-urgent-help/

23/12/2025

Our office will be closed from 5pm on Tuesday, the 23rd of December 2025 until and including Thursday the 1st of January 2026.
We will be back on Friday, the 2nd of January 2026.

Some helplines available in the meantime:
Samaritans - 116 123
Body Whys - 01 21 07906
Childline - 1800 666 666
Pieta House - 1800 247 247

Women's Aid Helpline 1800 341 900
Men's Aid Helpline 01 554 3811
Crisis txt service HSE - Text 'Hello' to 50808

National Problem Gambling Helpline - 1800 936 725
HSE drugs & alcohol Helpline - 1800 459 459

In case of emergency during this period, please refer to the helplines provided on the HSE website link below for immediate assistance:
https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/services-support/get-urgent-help/

19/12/2025

Our office will be closed from 5pm on Tuesday, the 23rd of December 2025 to Thursday the 1st of January 2026.
We will be back on Friday, the 2nd of January 2026.

In case of emergency during this period, please refer to the helplines provided on the HSE website link below for immediate assistance:
https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/services-support/get-urgent-help/

19/12/2025

15/12/2025

Here at Helplink Mental Health we would like to say a big Thank You to all the staff at Galway and Mayo AIB for raising over €3000 for us during the fundraising campaign 2025.

We are grateful to everyone who took part in the AIB coffee mornings to raise vital funds for our service and enjoy a coffee and chat at the same time.

This money will go a long way to supporting Helplink Mental Health to provide free and low cost counselling services to those who need it.

26/11/2025

Helplink is hiring Play therapists in Castlebar, Mayo.

Please visit link in our bio to show your interest

26/11/2025

Helplink is hiring counsellors in Galway city/ Castlebar/ online and Play therapists in Castlebar.

Please visit link in our bio to show your interest

26/11/2025

Helplink is hiring Counsellors. In Galway, Castlebar and online.

Please visit link in our bio to show your interest

24/11/2025

For more information click our link in bio to go to Helplink.ie
Calling us on 0818 99 88 80 or emailing us at helplinksupport@helplink.ie.

Online counselling, couples therapy, bereavement, addiction, play and art therapy; Helplink mental health.

23/11/2025

As Safer Gambling Week 2025 comes to a close, we want to encourage you to continue having those conversations with friends, family, and colleagues about gambling.

GamblingCare.ie provides useful tips and resources for gambling habits and help identify the signs of problem gambling.

Helplink, in collaboration with the Gambling Awareness Trust, offers a problem-gambling counselling service across Ireland that is available free of charge. This service is available nationwide through online or phone counselling.

To arrange an appointment with us you can:
▪️Email us at helplinksupport@helplink.ie
▪️phone us on 0818 99 88 80
▪️Fill out our online form here: https://www.helplink.ie/counselling/book-an-appointment/

22/11/2025

Gambling is not a stable source of income and should never be relied upon for financial security. Betting more than you can afford to try and make money can lead to unhealthy and unsafe habits.

Visit gamblingcare.ie for more tips and advise on how to stay in control.
For more information on our problem-gambling addiction service, visit Helplink.ie