Lifeline is the Northern Ireland crisis response helpline service for people who are experiencing distress or despair. No matter what your age or where you live in Northern Ireland, if you are or someone you know is in distress or despair, Lifeline is here to help.
People living in Northern Ireland can call Lifeline on 0808 808 8000. Deaf and hard of hearing Textphone users can call Lifeline on 18001 0808 808 8000. Calls to Lifeline are free to people living in Northern Ireland who are calling from UK landlines and mobiles.
Lifeline counsellors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to listen and help, in confidence.
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- Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
- Business Services Organisation (BSO)
- Department of Health
- GP Federations in Primary Care
- Health & Social Care Quality Improvement Network
- HSC Healthier Workplaces Network
- HSC Leadership Centre
- HSCNI
- Independent Care Providers
- Northern Health & Social Care Trust
- Northern Ireland Ambulance Service
- Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service
- Pharmacy Forum NI
- Public Health Agency
- Royal College of Nursing
- South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust
- Southern Health & Social Care Trust
- Western Health & Social Care Trust