Unity Connect — 32
Counties Resource Hub
Useful Public Services Across Northern Ireland & the Republic of Ireland
At UnityRadio, we believe unity is built not just through music, but through care, connection, and compassion.
Unity Connect is our public resource hub for the entire island of Ireland — supporting individuals and families with trusted, non-judgmental services available across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Whether you’re facing a mental health challenge, food insecurity, housing issues, or just need support for your family — this page is here to help.
Essential Services for All Communities
The following services operate across the island and are open to everyone, regardless of background, belief, or location.
Mental Health & Crisis Support
Northern Ireland
- Lifeline NI – Free 24/7 crisis support: 0808 808 8000
- Samaritans NI – Confidential support line: 116 123
- MindWise – Mental health support & recovery services
- Action Mental Health – Resilience-building and community outreach
Republic of Ireland
- Pieta – Suicide & self-harm support: 1800 247 247 | Text HELP to 51444
- Jigsaw – Youth mental health (ages 12–25)
- Aware – Depression, bipolar & wellness support
- Mental Health Ireland – National mental health promotion
- SOSAD Ireland – Free counselling in several counties: 1800 901 909
Homelessness & Housing Support
Northern Ireland
- Simon Community NI – Emergency housing & outreach: 0800 171 2222
- The Welcome Organisation (Belfast) – Drop-in centre, outreach & crisis housing
- Depaul Northern Ireland – Support for vulnerable adults & families
Republic of Ireland
- Focus Ireland – National housing & homelessness services: +353 1 881 5900
- Peter McVerry Trust – Housing-first homelessness support
- Dublin Simon Community – Shelter, addiction recovery, housing
- Threshold – Tenancy protection & housing rights
Food Aid & Community Support
Northern Ireland
- Trussell Trust Foodbanks (NI) – Emergency food banks across NI
- Storehouse Belfast – Food parcels, toiletries & dignity-centred support
- Foyle Foodbank – Support for individuals and families in Derry/Londonderry
Republic of Ireland
- FoodCloud – Food redistribution to charities nationwide
- Crosscare – Community cafés & meal services
- St. Vincent de Paul (SVP) – Nationwide food, education & welfare aid
- Barnardos – Family support & food programmes
Child, Youth & Family Services
Island-wide
- Childline / ISPCC – Free 24/7 youth helpline: 1800 66 66 66
- TeenLine Ireland – Teen mental health support: 1800 833 634
- Barnardos – Child and family services
- Family Resource Centres (FRCs) – Located across RoI communities, offering child and family welfare
Domestic & Community Support
Republic of Ireland
- Women’s Aid – Domestic support helpline: 1800 341 900
- Men’s Aid Ireland – Men’s domestic support: 01 554 3811
- Safe Ireland – Refuge services across RoI: 0900 647 9078
Immediate Crisis Help
- Lifeline NI – 0808 808 8000 (24/7)
- Pieta (RoI) – 1800 247 247 • Text HELP to 51444
- Samaritans (NI & RoI) – 116 123
- Emergency Services – Call 999 or 112 anywhere in Ireland
Get in Touch
If you know of a verified local or national organisation that supports communities across Ireland and should be listed here, please email us at: info@unityradio.ie
Why This Page Exists
UnityRadio.ie was created to bring people together through music, culture, truth, and shared experience.
But unity also means being there for one another when life gets hard.
Whether you’re from Dublin or Derry, Cork or Coleraine, know this:
There is help. There is support. There is Unity.