Links

Health Agencies

• Department of Health and Children (DOHC)
• HealthPromotion.ie

Crisis Pregnancy Help

• For a list Positive Options Crisis Pregnancy Counselling services freetext the word list to 50444 or visit positiveoptions.ie

Sexual and Reproductive Health

• Health Protection Surveillance Centre
• The GUIDE Clinic, St James’ Hospital
• HSE Your sexual health

National Links

• HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme was set up to address the issue of crisis pregancy in Ireland.
• Samaritans 1850 609 090 or jo@samaritans.org - provides confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair including those which may lead to suicide.
• Irish Health is a health website that provides news and general educational information on health related issues.
• Drugs/HIV Helpline 1800 459 459 - a free, confidential helpline on issues relating to sexual health, drug misuse and HIV.
• drinkaware.ie is a consumer focused initiative aimed at reducing the culture of excessive drinking and promoting the responsible use of alcohol, while at the same time challenging anti-social drinking behaviours. 

International links

• Canadian website with good information sources
• UK website on sexual health
• National AIDS Manual (UK)
• Society of Sexual Health Advisors

Reference links

• The Irish Study of Sexual Health and Relationships - Main Report (PDF)
• Irish Contraception and Crisis Pregnancy (ICCP) Study: A Survey of the General Population (PDF)
• HSE Your Sexual Health
• Health Protection Surveillance Center
• Health Protection Surveillance Center - Annual Report (PDF)