Counselling in Primary Care (CIPC):

Tel 046-9027303

This is a free HSE counselling service for people with mild to moderate psychological difficulties. It is a short-term counselling service that provides counselling to medical card holders, who are 18 years of age or over, and who want help with psychological problems that are appropriate for time limited counselling in primary care. Referrals are made through GPs or through members of the HSE Primary Care Team. Referrals can be posted to HSE Counselling in Primary Care Service, 34 Brews Hill, Navan, Co. Meath or via Healthmail to: cipc.ne@hse.ie – referral forms and service information are available at: https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/counsellingpc/

Appointments are available from different HSE premises across the region. During the Covid-19 Pandemic appointments are available by telephone or online video call and some evening appointments are also available.

The service is suitable for people who are experiencing certain difficulties such as:

• Depression / Anxiety / Relationship problems / Loss issues / Stress

COVID-19 Bereavement Counselling Support Service (CIPC)

Tel: 046-9027303

The CIPC service in the North East is currently also providing a Bereavement counselling support service for family members or others impacted by grief or by the death of a loved one bereaved during the COVID-19 pandemic. This HSE service is provided by telephone or online video call and is available for adults aged over 18. During the Covid-19 Pandemic evening appointments are also available. Referrals can be posted to HSE Bereavement Counselling Support Service, 34 Brews Hill, Navan, Co. Meath or via Healthmail to: cipc.ne@hse.ie  Alternatively, service users can self-refer by ringing the number above. This is a free service and a GMS card is not required. The service is suitable for people who are experiencing certain difficulties such as:

• Covid-19   Bereavement / Grief / Stress

Rian Counselling Service (NCS)

Tel: 046-9067010

Rian Counselling Service is part of the HSE National Counselling Service (NCS) which is a free counselling service available to adults, aged 18 years or over, who have experienced abuse in their childhood.  People can refer themselves directly by calling freephone 1800 234 110.  Healthcare professionals can also refer clients to HSE Rian Counselling Service, 34 Brews Hill, Navan, Co. Meath or via Healthmail to: rian@hse.ie  No GMS card is required.

Appointments are available from different HSE premises across the region. During the Covid-19 Pandemic appointments are available by telephone or online video call and some evening appointments are also available. The service is suitable for people who experienced trauma or abuse in their childhood such as:

• Emotional abuse / physical abuse / sexual abuse / neglect