TEXT 50808 is now LIVE!

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Written By Dr Tim van Wanrooij

Text 50808 is a free 24/7 text-based service for people in a mental-health crisis. The first of its kind in Ireland: Text 50808 offers supportive chats for people going through a mental-health or emotional crisis. Everything from relationships breakups, experiencing discrimination or bullying, to anxiety, depression and suicidal feelings.

24/7 - Free - Anonymous

Crisis Volunteers are the (amazing) people that respond to people who text in, they are non-judgemental listeners who have received thorough training and dedicate some of their free time to support people all across Ireland. While Crisis Volunteers support someone through a vulnerable moment on-text, the Crisis Volunteers are supported by mental health professionals, such as myself, who coach the conversations to ensure risk assessment.

“From A Hot Moment To A Cool Calm”

In other words: Text 50808 aims to provide immediate short-term support and connect people to resources that will help them going forward.

Check out the website or interested in becoming a Crisis Volunteer? 

Text 50808 is funded by the Health Service Executive & delivered by Community Creations company limited, the people behind SpunOut.ie.

Dr Tim van Wanrooij

I offer psychological therapy (psychotherapy) and consultation services primarily for adult individuals, romantic couples and other relationships (e.g. business owners, co-workers, family members, friends etc.), with a specialisation in topics and concerns such as relationships, anxiety, sexuality, LGBTQI+, depression and HSP (highly sensitive people). I offer this in both English and Dutch.

https://www.TimPsychology.com
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