About Us
Shine supports people with mental ill health and their families and friends in a number of different ways.
Our information helpline 1890 621 631 is open every day from 9am to 4pm and can provide general information, a listening ear and specific information about Shine services.
We have Regional Development Officers based in Dublin, Kilkenny, Cork, Ennis, Galway, Tullamore and Dundalk. The Regional Development Officers can deal with your questions and queries in person or on the phone and provide you with more detailed person specific information. They can also introduce you to a suitable support group if you feel that would be helpful. The Regional office will also have relevant and up to date information on local mental health services, information resources, training and employment services and other community resources.
In Dublin and Cork we have resource centres for people with self experience of mental ill health which are open Monday to Friday. These centres provide a wide range of rehabilitation, personal development and social activities.
In Dublin, Cork, Kilkenny and Galway we have the Ár nglór Advocacy Service. The advocates work with individuals on single or multiple issues which affect life in the community.
Shine also has a Counselling service in Dublin and Cork.
Shine has an online library called www.recover.ie. If you have access to a computer, either at home or in your local library, this will provide you with a range of information.
If you would like to talk to someone about your own experience as a person with self-experience of mental health problems or as a relative, please contact the Shine office nearest to you or ring the Information Helpline.