HSE drugs and alcohol support
The HSE drugs and alcohol helpline can be contacted at 1800 459 459. It is free to anyone with concerns about drugs or alcohol.
HSE helplineMore help when you need it
Support can take many forms. Alongside SMART Recovery, a number of other services operate across Ireland offering help with crisis situations, emotional wellbeing, and recovery. Explore the options below to find what works for you. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 112 or 999 or go to your nearest emergency department.
Additional resources in Ireland
Pieta
Free 24-hour crisis helpline and text support for people in suicidal distress, self-harm, or bereavement by suicide.
Visit PietaText About It
Free, anonymous 24/7 text support funded by the HSE for immediate emotional support.
Start a text chatBetter together
Peer-led recovery community where you can find daily support and genuine connection
Visit Better togetherLife Ring
Peer support meetings for people looking to overcome addiction to alcohol or other drugs
Visit Life RingTurn2Me
Online counselling and support groups for anxiety, depression, bereavement, and other mental health challenges
Visit Turn2MeAlcoholics Anonymous Ireland
Peer support for people who want to stop drinking and build recovery with others.
Find AA meetingsNarcotics Anonymous Ireland
Peer support for people who want to stop using drugs and work a recovery programme.
Find NA meetingsYou are not alone.
Find a meeting near you for practical, peer-led support.