IT\\u2019S OKAY NOT TO BE OKAY

Fishing & the head

The water helps. But sometimes you need more than the water. These people are there when you need them — free, confidential, no judgment.

Talk to someone now

All of these are free, confidential, and staffed by people who get it.

Pieta HouseSelf-harm and suicide crisis support24/71800247247 AwareDepression and bipolar support1800804488 SOSADSuicide or self-harm support0419845490 SamaritansAnyone struggling to cope24/7116123 Text About ItText HELLO to 50808 — crisis text line24/750808 JigsawSupport for 12-25 year olds1800544745

If someone is in immediate danger, call 112 or 999.

Fishing for the head

Fishing works. The routine, the water, the focus, the quiet — it lowers the noise in your head. These groups use angling specifically as therapy.

Fishing for WellbeingCommunity angling groups using fishing as therapy. Contact your local IFI office.

Men\u2019s Sheds IrelandSocial connection and purpose through shared activities.Find out more

My ShouldersPeer support for mental health through outdoor activities.Find out more

HSE Mental Health ServicesYour local mental health team. Call your GP or the HSE info line 1800 111 888.Find out more

You\\u2019re not alone

Angling communities across Ireland are talking about mental health. Men who never talked about it are now sitting on a river bank talking to someone who gets it. That\\u2019s the point.

WHERE TO GO exists because the water matters. So does what\\u2019s happening in your head. Both belong here.

This page will always be free, always be here, and never ask you for anything except to reach out.

The Mindful Angler

Coming soon: a badge for anglers who fish for the head. Participate in charity events, log your sessions with a mood check, be part of the conversation. No cost, no competition — just recognition that looking after yourself matters.

The water will be there tomorrow. So will we.