I Need Help

If you or someone you know is using drugs, it can be hard to know what to do. No matter what is going on in your life, you always have the right to talk to someone you trust. We know that's not always easy, so we're here in Childline all the time if you just want someone to chat to or you want to figure out how to get help.

It can be hard to say "no, thanks." You risk feeling rejected or left out so there are different strategies for turning down drugs work that for different people. If you are using drugs and you want to get help, you have the right to get help and to tell an adult that you trust. This could be a parent, other relative, teacher, coach, or school counsellor. You might need professional help to stop using drugs and the person you tell might be able to help you find the right treatment for you.

Ana Liffey Drug Project offers services and support to drug users, their partners, families and children. It’s available for people under age of 18 with their parents permission. 01 872 8088

Coolmine House have free counselling and drop in service aiming to help people keep off drugs. 01 679 4822 or 01 679 3765

Drugs Awareness Programmes have drug education, prevention, training, development, and support 01 836 9011

Drugs/HIV Helpline offers support, information, guidance to anyone concerned about their substance use 01 623 0698 Helpline: 1800 459 459

Drug Treatment Centre Board provide treatment, prevention, rehabilitation, and after care free of charge 01 648 8600

Health Promotion Unit have programmes dealing with health promotion issues 01 635 4040

Merchants Quay Project for people over 18 have support for drug users in crisis and general advice 01 679 0044 or 01 677 1128

Narcotics Anonymous meet regularly and are a fellowship of drug users trying to stay clean. 01 672 8800 (information line)

Rutland Centre provide services for people over 17 who are addicted to drugs, alchohol, gambling or food. Provide counselling and family treatment programme. 01 494 6358.