It’s like having a friend you can call anytime when you’re feeling down or struggling with tough stuff in life.

What’s Towards Healing all about? Towards Healing is a free phone service that anyone in Ireland can use. It doesn’t matter how old you are, what you believe in, or where you come from – they’re here for everyone!

What can you talk to them about? You can call Towards Healing about all sorts of problems:

• If someone’s hurting you at home
• If you’re feeling really worried or sad all the time
• If someone’s touched you in ways that made you uncomfortable
• If you’re having thoughts about hurting yourself
• If you’ve been through something really scary or upsetting

They’re especially good at helping people who are thinking about suicide. If you ever feel like you want to end your life, please give them a call. They’ll listen without judging you and try to help you feel better.

Who will you talk to? When you call, you’ll chat with a counselor. These are friendly people who are trained to help others. They’re really good listeners and know how to support people going through tough times.

Is it private? Yep! Whatever you tell them stays between you and them. It’s like sharing a secret with a trusted friend.

Can everyone use it? Absolutely! It doesn’t matter if you’re religious or not, or what language you speak at home. Towards Healing is for everyone in Ireland.

Remember, it’s okay to ask for help when you’re feeling down or going through a hard time. Towards Healing is there to listen and support you, no matter what’s bothering you. Don’t be afraid to reach out if you need someone to talk to!