A message to the Kerry community from Pieta
Pieta reaffirms its ongoing commitment to the people of Kerry.
“Pieta is not leaving Kerry. We will continue to support people locally, including in-person, alongside phone and video support.”
We understand there has been concern in recent days across Kerry and the surrounding areas regarding Pieta and our local services.
We want to reassure the community: Pieta is not leaving Kerry. We are continuing to support people in Kerry. Over the coming months, our intention is to move our services to a new co-located space, ensuring that our services remain accessible, sustainable, and focused on those who need them most.
Our priority remains unchanged, to provide compassionate, in-person therapy and support, alongside our phone and video services. While we will transition from a standalone building, people in Kerry will continue to access support in a way that works best for them. People will continue to be seen in-person in a private, appropriate setting.
This evolution reflects our commitment to strengthening Pieta for the future, allowing us to continue delivering vital frontline services for years to come.
Local support continues to grow
We are actively working to secure a new co-located space locally, with the clear goal of maintaining strong, accessible services within the community - both now and into the future.
In 2025, Pieta therapists based in the Kerry service supported 423 people and delivered 1,933 support sessions. Of these sessions, 64% took place in-person, with further support delivered by phone and video. Across all Pieta centres nationwide, 220 people from County Kerry were supported in 2025.
This transition is about ensuring we can continue to provide free, professional support to people experiencing crisis, self-harm, or bereavement - not just today, but sustainably into the future. Our focus is firmly on protecting and enhancing frontline services so that support is always there when it matters most.
Thank you to the Kerry community
We would like to sincerely thank the people of Kerry for the incredible support shown to Pieta over many years. The generosity, compassion, and commitment of the community has had a profound and lasting impact.
Pieta continues to rely on the support of communities like Kerry. Your support helps ensure that free, life-saving services remain available to those who need them - with resources focused where they matter most: on frontline care.
If you or someone you know needs support, Pieta is here
Pieta 24/7 Crisis Helpline Freephone: 1800 247 247
Text HELP to 51444
Visit: pieta.ie
Pieta is here for Kerry - today and into the future.
