Gay helpline ireland

Homophobic or transphobic harassment and violence against LGBT people are crimes and if you are the victim of such a crime you can state it to An Garda Síochána. If you phone the LGBT Ireland Helpline ( ), our volunteers will listen and provide you with support if you have been the victim of a detest crime.

Definitions

Hate Crimes: Any criminal offence which is perceived by the victim or any other person to, in whole or in part, be motivated by hostility or prejudice, based on actual or perceived age, disability, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender.

Hate Incidents: Any non-crime incident which is perceived by any person to, in whole or in part, be motivated by hostility or prejudice, based on actual or perceived age, disability, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender.

Explanatory notes:

• A person, group, or institution may be a victim of a hate crime by virtue of perceived or actual association with a particular group or background.
• ‘Motivation’ is

  Sometimes it’s easier to speak honestly to a stranger. If you feel it would help you to speak with someone please call one of the numbers below. The people at end of the phone won’t judge you, they will just hear and try to help you.

  Online tip for young people is available from the following sites.

  • SpunOut  is an independent, youth led national charity working to empower young people between the ages of 16 and 25 to make personal and social change. is a free, 24/7 text word support service
  • TEENLINE  Tel
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  • BeLonGTo  support immature Lesbian Gay Attracted to both genders & Transgender (LGBTQI+) people
  • Bodywhysis the national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders.

  These sites can provide useful advice for parents and guardians

  • Parentlineprovides a completely confidential helpline for parents and guardians. LoCall or 01
  • NPCNational Parents Council Primary “NPC Information/Helpline is a confidential service for parents. The Information/Helpline officers listen, and deliver information and assist to parents to help them
    

    Helpline & Email Support

    A&E /  If you are at significant exposure of harm to yourself or to someone else you can visit your nearest A&E or call for immediate support.  

    GP: you can contact your GP to obtain medical support and advice.

    Samaritans: Offers confidential emotional support by phone, email or letter. Phone (24 hours a day): (free), (local dial charges apply)   

    Saneline: Saneline is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers. We are normally open every night of the year from 4pm to 10pm on    

    SHOUT: SHOUT is a free, confidential, anonymous sms 24/7 support service. You can text from from wherever you are in the UK.  

    Stay Alive App: The Stay Alive App is a pocket prevention resource packed full of useful information and tools to help you endure safe in a crisis. You can use it if you are having thoughts of suicide or if you ar