HSE Drugs and Alcohol Helpline
Freephone 1800 459 459 for confidential information and support.
Al Anon Family Groups
Help and friendship for families and friends of problem drinkers.
Anonymous programme to help you to cope, whether the person is still drinking or not.
Find out more about Al-Anon and meeting times
What to expect at an Al-Anon meeting (YouTube video)
Telephone: 01 873 2699 10 am to 10 pm
National Family Support Network
Support groups for family members. Share experiences about problem alcohol or drug use within the family.
Learn strategies others have found helpful in coping with substance abuse.
Telephone: 01 898 0148
List of local Family Support Network groups
Rise Foundation
Family programmes and one-to-one counselling to support family members affected by addictive behaviour.
Telephone: 01 764 5131
Women’s Aid
24-hour domestic violence helpline
Telephone: 1800 341 900
Children at risk
You may be concerned about the safety or welfare of a child. If you are, contact Tusla - Child and Family Agency:
Telephone: 01 635 2854
Urgent advice: Call 112 or 999 if:
- you think a child is at immediate risk of harm