TeenLine Ireland provide a free-phone, non-directive and confidential listening support service for teenagers, who may be feeling alone, worried or distressed. The helpline is open seven days a week from 8pm to 11pm. The helpline number is 1800 833 634. To access the SMS service Text Teen to 50015
The helpline is run by dedicated, highly trained volunteers. Teenagers can ring and speak to or text a volunteer, who will listen to them with empathy, respect and compassion. All volunteers are over 18 years of age and are fully trained in-house.
In 2016 TeenLine received approximately 25,000 calls and 26000 text messages, indicating a huge demand and need for our service.
TeenLine also visits schools nationwide to present a 45 minute talk about the TeenLine and Youth Mental Health. The talks are very popular with over 150 schools visited since September 2015.
