Mental Health Supports

The HSE delivered online training on understanding trauma and supporting the needs of people fleeing war or persecution and has also developed a directory of resources.

View training video 

View directory of resources (PDF, 512KB)

World Vision - Impact of war on children video 

The impact of war on children | Syrian Refugee Crisis (youtube.com)

Lila and the Dragon for parents presenting with children, Lila and the Dragon is a useful resource to normalize their feelings which is also available in Ukrainian. Lila and the Dragon tells the story of a young girl who has been displaced from her home. This free workbook will help guide your child through activities as they learn about their feelings.

Childline offers a confidential 24-hour listening service for children and young people up to the age of 18. Phone 1800 66 66 66 or 116 111 or Text 50101 from 10am to 4pm every day

Spunout has articles and information for young people about accessing the healthcare and social welfare systems in Ireland

MyMind.org Connecting For Life (HSE 2022 Partnership)

Aware has a Ukraine Support Group aims to offer an opportunity to Ukrainians who have arrived in Ireland

Citizen's Information on Free Counselling Service for Ukrainians on page entitled "Support for Ukrainians in Ireland"

Not ReLIVING - But LIVING. Psychological First Aid for Refugee Care: Helpful Do's and Don'ts 

Text 50808 is a free 24/7 text service. It provides everything from a calming chat to immediate support for people going through a mental health or emotional crisis – big or small. Text HELLO to 50808, anytime day or night.

Information on other Mental Health Supports and Services that have been tailored specifically for Ukraine are available on HSE.ie

New Intercultural Awareness Training Module – Understanding Migrant Mental Health and Wellbeing added to the three previous modules available. It has been designed to help health service staff to develop a broader cultural awareness regarding the mental health and well-being of people from migrant communities in Ireland. This module will help you provide a compassionate and empathetic, person-centered response when working with people from migrant communities and to signpost them to the available and relevant mental health and wellbeing supports if, and when it is appropriate. View video on the module.