Good morning, guys! The exchange experience is something incredible, you meet people from all over the world, get to know new cultures, learn a new language, and acquire a lot of personal growth, however, we know that there are bad times too, where we feel out of place, sad, frustrated, missing the comfort of our home, etc. It's normal to happen it, we are humans and in life we have ups and downs. We know that everyone deals with it in a different way, but don't let the pain and sadness take over. Talk to someone about what you are feeling. 'It is extremely important to talk about it. Sometimes a supportive conversation with a friend is enough, or a conversation with us at school, but if that’s not enough, you can reach out to professional help. Below are some *Mental Health Services* contacts: 1) SOSAD – 041 9848754 / 1800 901 909 www.sosadireland.ie (Free service and counselling) 2) PIETA HOUSE – 0818 111 126 / 1800 804 848 – 24 hour service 1800 247 247 Text HELP to 51444 (Free service and counselling) 3) AWARE - 1800 80 48 48 24 hour free text support services text HELLO to 50808 www.text50808.ie 4) SAMARITANS - 116 123 Jo@samaritans.ie 5) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES – national helpline 1800 341 900 6) P.C.I. COUNSELLING SERVICES – (reduced rate counselling) – 0818 555 450 7) ONLINE COUNSELING SERVICE – www.mymind.org / turn2me.org 8) SHINE – information line and mental health supports – 01 541 3715 9) GROW MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT – Information line 0818 474 474 *In winter time, cases of depression increase even more, so please, if you are feeling down, or if know someone who needs help, do not hesitate to contact us.*

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