Talking to someone you trust about your feelings of loss can be a great support. However, if family and friends are unable to help, bereavement counselling may be a valuable option.
Counselling can help you:
Explore your feelings of grief
Understand what you’re going through
Receive reassurance and emotional support
Helpful Resources
HSE Bereavement Booklet
Title: Bereavement: When someone close dies
Offers guidance for those grieving and those supporting them
Available at: healthpromotion.ie
Or contact the HSE:
1800 700 700
🕗 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday
🕘 9am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday
Additional Information
Website: citizensinformation.ie
Find more details on topics from the booklet and other supports
Citizens Information Phone Service:
0818 07 4000
🕘 Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm
Local Citizens Information Centres:
Visit for in-person information and advice
Counselling and support services
The Aware Support Line can help you if you are feeling depressed or anxious. T: 1800 80 48 48
You can call the Samaritans if you want to talk to someone about how you are feeling. T: 116 123
AdVIC offers counselling if you have lost someone to homicide. T: 1800 852 000
Barnardos offers a bereavement helpline for accessing support services for children who have suffered a bereavement. T: 01 473 2110
The Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy has a directory of accredited counsellors. Go to www.iacp.ie or call 01 230 3536
The Irish Hospice Foundation offers support and advice through its Bereavement Support Line. T: 1800 807077
Pieta offers counselling, therapy and support if you have been bereaved by suicide. T: 1800 247247 or text HELP to 51444
First Light supports parents and family members who have experienced the sudden loss of a child under 18. T: 1800 391 391
Information Source : citizensinformation.ie
Contact Details
Citizens Information Board Head Office, Ground Floor, George’s Quay House,
43 Townsend Street, Dublin 2, D02 VK65
Tel: 0818 07 9000
Email: info@ciboard.ie
Web: citizensinformationboard.ie