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Here is a comprehensive list of youth-specific supports available in West Cork, including mental health supports, youth spaces, youth information services, and crisis contacts:

These resources provide a variety of supports tailored specifically for young people in West Cork, ranging from mental health services and crisis helplines to youth clubs and information services.

Youth Mental Health Supports

  1. Jigsaw Cork
    • Provides mental health support and services for young people aged 12-25.
    • Address: Jigsaw Cork, 35 Washington Street, Cork
    • Phone: 021 245 2500
    • Website: jigsaw.ie
  2. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) – HSE
    • Provides specialist mental health services for young people.
    • Referral through GP or other healthcare professionals.
  3. Pieta House
    • Offers support for young people experiencing suicidal thoughts or self-harm.
    • Freephone: 1800 247 247
    • Text: HELP to 51444
    • Website: pieta.ie
  4. SpunOut.ie
    • Provides mental health information and support for young people.
    • Website: spunout.ie

Youth Spaces and Services

  1. Carbery Youth Services (YMCA)
    • Provides a range of youth services including drop-in centers, youth clubs, and activities.
    • Address: Clonakilty Youth Centre,Deasy's Carpark,Clonakilty
    • Phone: 0860327866
    • Website: www.ymca-ireland.net
  2. Foróige
    • Offers youth clubs, projects, and services to support young people.
    • West Cork Projects: Contact regional offices for specific details.
    • Website: foroige.ie
  3. Youth Work Ireland Cork

Youth Information Services

  1. Youth Information – Cork
    • Get answers to your questions through our Youth Information Centres. The YIC puts you in contact with Youth Information Officers who can give you the answers you need and point you in the right direction.
    • YIChat Service
      Monday-Friday 16:00 – 20:00 (except for public holidays)
      or you can leave a message outside of those hours and receive a reply by email
    • West Cork Helpline 023 884 4009
    • Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays 14:00 – 16:00
    • Carbery Helpline 086 103 6467
    • Mondays 18:30 – 20:30 / Saturdays 12:00 – 14:00
    • Website: youthinformation.ie
  2. Citizens Information Centre
    • Offers information and advice on various topics including education, employment, and rights for young people.
    • Website: citizensinformation.ie

Crisis Support Contacts

  1. Childline
    • Provides a free 24/7 helpline for children and young people up to the age of 18.
    • Freephone: 1800 666 666
    • Text: 50101
    • Website: childline.ie
  2. Samaritans Ireland
  3. Text About It (50808)
    • A free 24/7 text service providing support for young people in crisis.
    • Text: HELLO to 50808
    • Website: text50808.ie
  4. Teen-Line Ireland
    • A free helpline for teenagers who need someone to talk to.
    • Freephone: 1800 833 634
    • Website: teenline.ie