Support

You don't have to do this alone

Lyme can mean months of uncertainty. These groups, helplines and services can help, alongside your care. We check every listing and show when we last did.

Struggling to cope right now?

Call Samaritans free on 116 123, any time, in Ireland and the UK. If someone's life is at risk, call emergency services.

5 resources in Ireland

Support groups
Tick Talk Ireland
Irish Lyme support and awareness group with patient meet-ups and information.
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Details checked 20 October 2026 · Listing permission pending
Helplines
Samaritans
Free, confidential support any time, day or night, if you are struggling to cope.
24 hours, every day
116 123 Visit website (opens in a new tab)
Details checked 1 November 2026 · Listing permission pending
Helplines
Pieta
Free crisis support for people in suicidal distress or engaging in self-harm.
24 hours, every day
1800 247 247 Visit website (opens in a new tab)
Details checked 1 November 2026 · Listing permission pending
Counselling
Lyma counselling
Sessions with accredited counsellors who understand long illness. Book by video or in person.
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Details checked 11 November 2026
Articles
HSE: Lyme disease
The HSE's guide to symptoms, treatment and when to get help.
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Details checked 25 October 2026

Talk to a counsellor

Book a session with an accredited counsellor who understands long illness, by video or in person.

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You don't have to do this alone

Tick Talk Ireland

Samaritans

Pieta

Lyma counselling

HSE: Lyme disease

Talk to a counsellor