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Helplink Mental Health Our mission is to provide accessible mental health services 7 days a week. Onine nationwide and face-to-face in Galway and Mayo.

Mental Health Support For Ages 3 to 103+ The three types of mental health services that Helplink provides are: Counselling, Information Provision and Education. Helplink’s qualified, insured and Garda vetted counsellors are available for appointments 7 days a week and out–of–hours: for free or at low set costs. Since its inception in 2012, our Counsellors and Therapists have provided appointments to children, young people, and adults, online nationally and face–to–face in Galway and Mayo. We provide:

General Counselling
Play Therapy (Galway and Mayo only)
Art Therapy (Galway and Mayo only)
Couples Counselling
Youth Counselling (including addiction)
Addiction Counselling
Bereavement Therapy

- Irish Abroad & Returning Irish Counselling Service: we also have an international service where we provide our unique free, online Irish abroad counselling service for Irish citizens living abroad.

- National Gambling Counselling Service: Helplink provides a free gambling addiction treatment service, nationally by phone and online (video consultations); 7 days a week and out-of-ours; funded by the Gambling Awareness Trust.

- West of Ireland Gambling Addiction Treatment Service: in 2024 Helplink have partnered with the HSE to provide a free pilot gambling addiction treatment service (face-to-face & online) for people in the West of Ireland.

27/10/2026

Last week of 2026! We can't believe how quickly it has gone... Huge thank you to all of our participants this year doing an amazing job Freezin' 4 a Reason!

There's still time to take part or donate by clicking the link below or by going to .ie and searching Coldtober 2026: https://www.idonate.ie/event/coldtober2026

For those in crisis there are many supports out there.
21/10/2026

For those in crisis there are many supports out there.

Are you, or is someone you know struggling with mental health difficulties this week?
Please do not be alone. If you are worried about yourself or someone you know, it is important to get help as soon as possible. Everyone needs help from time to time. In fact, asking for help is a sign of personal strength.
Find a list of resources and contact numbers for agencies that can help via the link below and in our stories: https://www.westbewell.ie/.../get-to-know-you-local.../
HSE West and North West / FSS an Iarthair agus an Iarthuaiscirt Mental Health Ireland Pieta. Ending Su***de. Beginning Hope Healthy Galway County Healthy Galway City Samaritans Ireland spunout.ie .house .ie

A massive thank you to everyone who has taken part so far in Coldtober 2026, we are nearly halfway through the challenge...
14/10/2026

A massive thank you to everyone who has taken part so far in Coldtober 2026, we are nearly halfway through the challenge! 👏🎉

🔸Due to a Status Yellow Warning issued by Met Eireann for today and tomorrow, we are advising all our participants to not swim in open water during this warning. A 10-second cold shower is a safer alternative.

🔸You can stay up-to-date with weather forecasts by visiting https://www.met.ie/warnings/today

🔸For more about safe winter swim tips, please check out https://watersafety.ie/wintersafety/

Stay Safe and Freezin' for a Reason! 🥶🌊

10/10/2026
07/10/2026

For those doing Cold Dips as well as or instead if Cold Showers this Coldtober - here is some great advise from Water Safety Ireland. Have fun and stay safe 🙂

🥶 COLDTOBER IS ON! 🙌 Haven't registered yet? No worries! You can still sign up throughout October and join the challenge...
02/10/2026

🥶 COLDTOBER IS ON! 🙌 Haven't registered yet? No worries! You can still sign up throughout October and join the challenge.

October is here, and there's still time to get involved in Coldtober 2026, supporting Helplink Mental Health!

🚿 Take on 10-second cold showers or 🏊‍♂️ brave a cold dip. You can take part for a day, a week or the whole month. Every little bit helps!

đź’™ Can't take part?

Maybe you can still support us, and our brave Coldtoberian participants, by giving a donation to help us to keep Helplink's mental health services available to those who need them.

Every registration, donation and share makes a difference. Help us keep mental health support within reach across our communities.

🥶 Register or donate here: https://www.idonate.ie/event/coldtober2026

Helplink provides accessible counselling, information and education mental health services for children, young people and adults.

Coldtober 2026 for Helplink Mental Health | iDonate.ie

For those who are experiencing bereavement this is good advice, support is out there, you're not alone. Search bereaveme...
01/10/2026

For those who are experiencing bereavement this is good advice, support is out there, you're not alone. Search bereavement supports.

29/09/2026

🥶 ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER FOR COLDTOBER 2026!

Have you been thinking about taking on the challenge?

Now's the time!

From 1 October, we'll be taking on 31 days (or as many as you can do) of cold showers or cold dips to raise vital funds for Helplink Mental Health. đź’™

You can take part on your own, get your friends involved, or create a team with your workplace.

But registration closes in just 2 days!

🥶 31 days
đź’™ One important cause
🙌 One brilliant challenge

👉 Register now:
https://www.idonate.ie/event/Coldtober2026

Don't leave it until the last minute — get registered and get ready for the cold!

Registration is 30 euro and is your first donation.

Personally I'm doing the Cold Showers this year but if you're doing the Cold Dips or a mix of both here's some excellent...
29/09/2026

Personally I'm doing the Cold Showers this year but if you're doing the Cold Dips or a mix of both here's some excellent info from Water Safety Ireland.

To register for Coldtober 2026 (€30 reg fee = your donation) please go here: https://www.idonate.ie/event/coldtober2026

When heading out for a swim or dip remember these 'Hot Tips for Cold Water'

1. Look Up: check the weather and marine forecast before heading out
2. Gear Up: wear a brightly coloured swim cap, bring a brightly coloured tow float, and if you need some extra warmth, wear neoprene booties and gloves
3. Buddy Up: Always swim with another person and stay within your depth
4. Warm Up: Get dressed quickly afterwards in warm, dry layers

For more advice head to www.watersafety.ie

Autumn feels setting in? 🍂 Darker evenings and colder mornings can leave us feeling a bit low, and that’s completely nor...
26/09/2026

Autumn feels setting in? 🍂 Darker evenings and colder mornings can leave us feeling a bit low, and that’s completely normal.

Here are a few small things you can do to look after your wellbeing this season 🧡

Save this for a slow day, or share it with someone who might need it.

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