(M.A.B.S) Money Advice and Budgeting Service (Ireland) 

MABS is a national, free, confidential and independent service for people in debt or in danger of getting into debt.
 
Experiencing Financial difficulties ?
Problems paying off Debts ?
Need Advice on Money Management ? 

Being in Debt?
We know that being in debt is

a difficult place to be

a lonely place to be

and it can be a desperate place to be

HOWEVER
Debt problems are, more often than not, solved with time and effort

You have probably taken the most important and difficult step in recognising that you might have a money problem.
We are here to take you along a tried and trusted path that should assist you with your present difficulty and help you come to affordable agreements with those to whom you owe money.

Your Situation
Your money difficulties can have arisen for various reasons

The most common reasons in our experience are:

Changes in life’s circumstance

Illness

Unemployment

Relationship breakdown

A drop in income

Increased expenditure

Just not enough to go around

There are more people than you think experiencing problems with money.
Our experience is that money difficulties can affect everyone from high income earners to people on low income.
Money difficulties can affect people’s health and overall wellbeing.

So if you are worried about money you are not alone.

MABS Helpline 1890 283 438        ( 9 a.m - 8 p.m. Monday to Friday)
The MABS Helpline is staffed by Helpline Advisers who can assist you deal with your debt problems by:

 Listening to you in a caring and non-judgemental way

 Helping you assess the extent and true nature of your debts

 Helping you explore your options

 Providing you with the information you need to deal with your debts

 Providing relevant self-help materials

 Giving you ongoing support over the phone, as you tackle your debt problems.

The service is non-judgemental, confidential and independent.
The only cost to you is a 1890 call. Once you make the first call, the adviser can call you back if necessary.
Advisers are available 9 a.m - 8 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Outside these times, you can leave a message and an adviser will get back to you as soon as possible.

To find out more go to MABS