13/10/2026
💚 Mental Health Month | Supporting Parents & Babies 👶
Having a baby brings joy, but it can also be overwhelming. Sleepless nights, isolation and the demands of caring for a new baby can affect parents' mental health.
💚 Remember, parents need support too!
🏡 Your Local Family Resource Centre (FRC) can offer parent and baby groups, parenting programmes, family support and opportunities to connect with other parents.
🤝 Reaching out for support is a positive step. You are not alone!
🔗 Find your nearest FRC: https://www.familyresource.ie/family-resource-centres
💚 Mental Health Month | Supporting Parents and Babies
Having a baby can bring enormous joy, but it can also be an overwhelming time for parents. Sleepless nights, changes in routine, financial pressures, isolation and the demands of caring for a new baby can all affect a parent's mental health and wellbeing. Whether you're a mum, dad or another caregiver, it's important to remember that you need support too.
🏡 Your local Family Resource Centre
Many Family Resource Centres offer parent and baby groups, parenting programmes, family support and opportunities to meet other parents. These welcoming community spaces can help parents build connections with other parents, share experiences and find information about additional supports.
If you would benefit from connecting with other parents or finding out what support is available locally, contact your nearest Family Resource Centre.
🔗 Find your local FRC: https://www.familyresource.ie/family-resource-centres-regions.php
Some of the national organisations offering support to parents and caregivers are:
👶 HSE mychild.ie
Trusted information on pregnancy, babies, parenting and parental mental wellbeing.
🌐 www.mychild.ie
📞 HSE Live: 1800 700 700
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Confidential listening support and guidance for parents dealing with parenting challenges.
📞 01 873 3500
🌐 www.parentline.ie
💚 Cuidiú - Caring Support for Parenthood Page
Parent-to-parent support, antenatal education, breastfeeding support and opportunities to connect with other parents.
🌐 www.cuidiu.ie
✉️ [email protected]
💜 Aware
Free support and information for anyone experiencing anxiety, depression or difficulties with their mood.
📞 1800 80 48 48
🌐 www.aware.ie
💛 One Family
Information and listening support for people parenting alone, sharing parenting or separating.
📞 0818 662 212
🌐 www.onefamily.ie
🌱 Supporting parents' wellbeing helps create a positive environment for babies to grow and thrive.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available. Contact your GP or out-of-hours GP service for urgent support.
If there is an immediate risk of harm to yourself or someone else, call 112 or 999 or attend your nearest Emergency Department.
For other free, confidential emotional support, contact Samaritans Ireland on 116 123.
For further information, visit the HSE's mental health support page: https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/services-support/get-urgent-help/
