Sometimes we all need some extra help, some time to talk. At FIE, we have an open-door policy and have many resources available to you as an FIE student, including qualified and accredited counselors and psychotherapists at our affiliate universities, as well as a wealth of in-house guides.
If you or someone you know is struggling or just need someone to talk to, reach out! Your Residence Life Supervisors (RLSs) and larger FIE Dublin team in Binary Hub are always available to chat.
Accessing Counseling Services THROUGH FIE
All FIE Dublin students have access to counseling services, both online and in-person, provided by MyMind Dublin.
Students should feel comfortable approaching any member of staff regarding their mental health, but all communication regarding a referral for counseling support will be made via the FIE Dublin Resident Director. Contact The FIE Dublin office by phone (+353 (0) 1 679 8171) or email (
If you have a counselor from back home that you are seeing, we strongly encourage you to maintain contact with them throughout your time studying abroad with FIE.
EMERGENCY HELP
If someone's life is at risk or you do not feel that you can keep yourself or someone else safe, you should call 999 or go directly to an Accident & Emergency department at the nearest hospital.
Emergency services in Ireland can be reached by dialing 999 at any time, or 112 (dialing 112 in Europe will also connect you to emergency services).
If you or someone you know needs immediate help, you can also take action by contacting one of the services below.
You can speak to Samaritans directly 24 hours a day, via their free helpline and listening service. Phone: 116 123 or email
A free, anonymous 24/7 text messaging support services, where you connect with a trained Crisis Volunteer.
Text HELLO to 50808.
A suicide and self-harm prevention service, and provide a 24/7 crisis helpline.
Freephone 1800 247 247
Text help to 51444
RESOURCES & SUPPORT
A multi-award-winning Irish mental health charity that uses content, campaigns, and events to facilitate young people to be effective guardians of their own minds.
A free support line and available to anyone, aged 18 years and over, who is seeking support and information about issues relating to their own mood or the mood of a friend or family member, or who experiences depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder.
Call 1800 80 48 48
Contact information and resources to support you throughout your program
Mindful: Mental Health at FIE Dublin Guide
Preparation for mental health support and treatment in Dublin
10 ways to look after your mental health
A meditation app described as a ‘gym membership for the mind™’
There are a number of options for online counseling, phone, and text support, on the HSE website
Mental Health Ireland has a range of high-quality, evidence-based booklets, videos, resources, webinars, and podcasts on mental health topics available for your information and free to download.
Mind Hacks provides enlightening and educational podcasts on mental health and emotional well-being
A listening service run by students for students – Call 1800 793 793
