About Childline

Childline is Ireland’s only 24‑hour listening and support service for children and young people up to the age of 18.

Childline offers a safe space where young people can be listened to, supported and believed. Children and young people can contact Childline at any time to talk about worries, seek information, or get help coping with difficult situations. If you or someone you know would like to contact Childlline, then please click the button below.

About Childline

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The power of volunteering

Every day, dedicated volunteers give their time, skills and compassion to listen, support and protect children and young people across Ireland. Their commitment makes it possible for children to have someone they can turn to, whenever they need support. You can be part of this impact in the way that suits you best — by volunteering your time, or by donating to help recruit, train and support the volunteers who make Childline possible.

Your donation make a difference

All our vital services and programmes rely on the support of our donors, you can helps us make childhood better, happier, safer all across Ireland.

Better. Happier. Safer.

76,742

phone conversations handled

31,246

online chat conversations completed

69,274

children, parents and professionals engaged

90,000

students engaged in the Smart Moves programme since 2021

Registered & Trusted

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children is a Company Limited by Guarantee. It is registered in Ireland at Unit 3, Block 3, Harbour Square, Crofton Road, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin. The development of the ISPCC.ie website has been supported by the Vodafone Ireland Foundation.

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Charities Institute Ireland

Registration Number

15958

Charity Number

CHY 5102

Charity Registration Number

20007225