In 2006, Pieta House opened its doors in Lucan, County Dublin and since that day theyhave seen and helped over 36,000 people in suicidal distress or engaging in self-harm, and established twelve subsequent centres across Ireland.

From humble beginnings, Pieta House has grown to almost 270 therapists and administration staff, and the demand for the service hasn’t let up. In 2017 alone, over 7,000 people came through the doors suffering from suicidal ideation and/or engaging in self-harm, or to avail of suicide bereavement counselling.

As it has been from day one, everything is free of charge and the staff are fully qualified and provide a professional one-to-one therapeutic service for people who are experiencing suicidal ideation, people who have attempted suicide and people who are engaging in self-harm. A doctor’s referral or a psychiatric report is not required.

As 90% of our income comes from fundraising events, we rely heavily on the support and encouragement of our volunteers and friends of Pieta. 

Pieta House also operates the Suicide Bereavement Counselling centres that had previously been operated by Console. They provide free counselling, therapy and support to individuals, couples, families and children who have been bereaved by suicide. They also offer a Suicide Bereavement Liaison Service and the Freecall 24/7 suicide helpline 1800 247 247.