Mental Health Resources
Everyone goes through tough times
If you, or someone around you, is finding things hard, you don't have to face it alone. The services below offer support for mental health and wellbeing, for players, parents, coaches and volunteers alike.
Need to talk to someone now?
These services are free and available any time, day or night.
If someone is hurt or in immediate danger. Gardaí, ambulance and fire.
Call 112 or 999Emotional support for anyone in distress, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Call free 116 123Crisis support for anyone in suicidal distress, engaging in self-harm, or bereaved by suicide. Or text HELP to 51444 (standard rates apply).
Call free 1800 247 247Free, anonymous support by text message, whatever you're going through.
Text HELLO to 50808Find the right support
Trusted organisations offering information, advice and someone to talk to.
Talk to someone
Listening and therapeutic support, free of charge.
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Visit Samaritans (opens in a new tab)Samaritans
24-hour emotional support, 365 days a year, for anyone experiencing distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.
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Visit Pieta (opens in a new tab)Pieta
One-to-one therapeutic support for people in suicidal distress, those who engage in self-harm, and those bereaved by suicide. Free, with no referral needed.
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Visit Aware (opens in a new tab)Aware
Free support, education and information for anyone affected by anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions.
Young people and families
For young players, and the parents, coaches and volunteers who support them.
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Visit Jigsaw (opens in a new tab)Jigsaw
Tools and skills for families, educators and anyone supporting a young person's mental health.
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Visit ISPCC (opens in a new tab)ISPCC
Services for children, young people and families, including one-to-one therapeutic support and digital mental health and wellbeing programmes.
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Visit Parentline (opens in a new tab)Parentline
National helpline for parents.
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Visit Family Lives (opens in a new tab)Family LivesNorthern Ireland
Helpline and support for parents in Northern Ireland and the UK.
Information and self-help
Guides and tools to help you look after your mental health day to day.
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Visit Mental Health Ireland (opens in a new tab)Mental Health Ireland
Resources to promote positive mental health, wellbeing and recovery.
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Visit HSE (opens in a new tab)HSE
Links to online counselling, plus phone and text support.
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Visit NHS (opens in a new tab)NHSNorthern Ireland
A mood self-assessment and audio guides for low mood, anxiety, sleep problems, low confidence and unhelpful thinking, plus support for children and young people.
Five Ways to Wellbeing
Simple, everyday actions from Mental Health Ireland to help you feel good and function well.
- Connect
- Be active
- Take notice
- Keep learning
- Give
Worried about a child at your club?
If you have a concern about the welfare of a child or young person in tennis, our Safeguarding page explains who to contact and what to do next.
