Our Drugs and Alcohol Helpline is a free service for anyone with concerns about drugs or alcohol.
A helpline staff member will ask you about yourself and your reason for calling. This is to understand your situation and the support you may need.
They can explain your support or treatment options to you. But you decide what options suit you best.
Our drug and alcohol helpline is confidential. You do not have to give your name.
The helpline follows Children First guidelines from Tusla (the Child and Family Agency).
Contact us
Freephone: 1800 459 459
Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm
Email: helpline@hse.ie
Drugs and alcohol information:
Types of situations we can help with
We can offer support, information, guidance and referral on anything related to drugs and alcohol.
For example, if you:
- want to reduce or stop drug or alcohol use
- are worried about someone else - including young people and people who are not ready to change their use
- need support to prevent a relapse
- are looking for reliable information on drugs in Ireland
- need support for dealing with difficult situations, including debts and aggression
The service is open to the public and health or social care professionals.