Hey! here at ConnecTEEN we hope to build a space where every teenager can speak and share their feelings in a place that's right for them, teenagers mental health often gets misplaced, stuck between adult services and child therapists. we hope to erase this problem in a safe, nurturing way. What makes ConnecTEEN special? well, we are not world class professors, we are simply just two young girls who have seen the devastating effects staying silent has on your mental health and wanted to help.
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thank you.
Anu kumar ( Founder ) & Sophia
Debrunner Ward ( Cofounder )
" your struggles do not define you."
- jon jones.
Support
Here are some youth clubs based on location:
Dublin – Foróige
Phone: 01 630 1560
Website: www.foroige.ie
National youth development organisation with multiple Dublin clubs and projects.
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Dublin – City of Dublin Youth Service (CDYSB)
Phone: 01 432 1100
Website: www.cdysb.ie
Supports volunteer-led youth clubs and groups across Dublin City.
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Galway – Foróige
Phone: 091 760 330
Website: www.foroige.ie
Operates youth clubs and cafés for young people across County Galway.
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Cork – Cork ETB Youth Services
Email: youthclub@corketb.ie
Website: www.corketb.ie
Supports youth clubs and volunteer-run groups in Cork City and County.
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Limerick – Limerick Youth Service
Phone: 061 412 444
Website: www.limerickyouthservice.com
Provides youth clubs, cafés, and training programmes throughout Limerick.
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Waterford – Waterford & South Tipperary Community Youth Service (WSTCYS)
Phone: 087 990 3046
Website: www.wstcys.ie
Supports youth clubs, projects, and community centres in Waterford and South Tipperary.
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Kerry – Kerry County Youth Service (KCYS)
Phone: 066 712 1674
Website: www.kcys.ie
Provides youth clubs and drop-in centres across County Kerry.
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Donegal – Donegal Youth Service
Phone: 074 91 29630
Website: www.donegalyouthservice.ie
Network of over 30 youth clubs and services across Donegal.
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Mayo – Foróige
Phone: 086 010 6200
Website: www.mayoforoige.ie
Youth development projects and local clubs throughout Mayo.
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Meath – Foróige
Phone: 01 630 1560
Website: www.foroige.ie
Volunteer-led clubs for young people across County Meath.
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Wicklow – Foróige
Phone: 086 237 8067
Website: www.foroige.ie
Youth groups and community-based clubs throughout Wicklow.
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Westmeath – Foróige
Phone: 086 027 9149
Website: www.foroige.ie
Local youth clubs and programmes for teens in Athlone and surrounding areas.
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Monaghan – Foróige
Phone: 086 648 1459
Website: www.foroige.ie
Supports youth clubs and projects across County Monaghan.
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Offaly – Foróige
Phone: 01 630 1560
Website: www.foroige.ie
Youth empowerment programmes and clubs throughout Offaly.
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Clare – Clare Youth Service
Phone: 065 684 5350
Website: www.clareyouthservice.org
Provides youth clubs, education, and volunteer opportunities in Clare.
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Kildare – Foróige
Phone: 01 630 1560
Website: www.foroige.ie
Volunteer-run clubs and community youth projects in County Kildare.
Here are some resources and helplines:
1. Childline (ISPCC)
For: Young people under 18
Freephone: 1800 666 666 (24/7)
Text: 50101 (10am–4pm)
Webchat: www.childline.ie
Confidential support service offering phone, text, and online chat.
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2. Jigsaw – The National Centre for Youth Mental Health
For: Ages 12–25
Website: www.jigsaw.ie
Online chat available via the website (Mon–Fri)
Provides one-to-one support, online sessions, and local centres across Ireland
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3. Pieta House
For: Anyone, including teenagers, experiencing suicidal thoughts, self-harm, or suicide bereavement
Helpline: 1800 247 247 (24/7)
Text: HELP to 51444
Website: www.pieta.ie
Free, confidential support available day or night.
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4. Samaritans (Ireland)
For: Anyone feeling distress suicidal thoughts
Freephone: 116 123 (24/7)
Email: jo@samaritans.ie
Website: www.samaritans.ie
Non-judgmental listening service available 24 hours a day.
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5. BeLonG To Youth Services
For: LGBTQ+ young people aged 14–24
Phone: 01 670 6223
Website: www.belongto.org
Provides youth groups, counselling, and advocacy support.
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6. Teen Counselling (Crosscare)
For: Young people aged 12–18 and their families
Phone: 01 837 1892
Website: www.teencounselling.ie
Professional counselling service (free and confidential).
Centres located in Dublin and surrounding areas.
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7. Turn2Me
For: Anyone aged 12+ needing online mental health support
Website: www.turn2me.ie
Free online counselling, support groups, and live chat.
Peer and professional support available seven days a week.
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8. Text About It (50808)
For: Anyone in crisis
Text: HELLO to 50808 (24/7)
Website: www.textaboutit.ie
Free, confidential text-based mental health support.
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9. Aware
For: Teenagers and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, or mood issues
Support Line: 1800 80 48 48 (10am–10pm daily)
Website: www.aware.ie
Offers support groups, education, and CBT-based programmes.
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10. ReachOut Ireland
For: Teenagers and young adults looking for mental health information
Website: ie.reachout.com
Provides trusted information on stress, anxiety, depression, and coping strategies
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11. Barnardos Children’s Bereavement Service
For: Children and teenagers dealing with grief or loss
Phone: 01 473 2110
Website: www.barnardos.ie
Free bereavement counselling and family support services.
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12. HSE YourMentalHealth
For: General mental health information and emergency supports
Information Line: 1800 111 888 (24/7)
Website: www.yourmentalhealth.ie
Directory of mental health services available across Ireland.
Resources
Helpful Tools
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Community
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Emergency Help
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