Pieta (formerly Pieta House) is an Irish suicide and self-harm prevention charity established in 2006 by former Irish politician Joan Freeman. The organisation provides free, professional support for individuals experiencing suicidal ideation, self-harm, or bereavement following suicide. Services are delivered across multiple physical locations in Ireland, as well as online, through phone and video support. Pieta is known for its national suicide prevention services and its flagship fundraising event, Darkness Into Light. Like many charities, it has also been subject to public scrutiny regarding its governance and operations.

Pieta House, a leading Irish mental health organisation, was founded in 2006 by Joan Freeman in Lucan, County Dublin. Its inception stemmed from a growing recognition of the urgent need for specialised services addressing suicide and self-harm. Freeman’s vision was to create a non-clinical, community-based approach to crisis intervention, offering free, professional support to individuals in distress. The organisation’s focus on accessibility meant no referrals were required, and all services were provided at no cost.

In 2016, following the closure of the suicide-prevention charity Console due to governance issues, the Health Service Executive (HSE) arranged for Pieta to take over Console’s counselling services and clients. This transition involved Pieta assuming responsibility for a number of centres previously operated by Console, as well as staff, ensuring continuity of care for people in crisis.

The organisation was originally branded as Pieta House and rebranded simply as Pieta in 2018 to reflect its expanding mission and accessibility.

Over time, Pieta has expanded, investing in digital outreach and support systems, including online counselling and enhanced helpline services, to address the increasing demand for remote mental health support. It currently operates in 28 service locations across Ireland.

Pieta developed a range of educational programmes aimed at promoting positive mental health and building resilience. Through programmes such as the Resilience Academy and Amber Flag, Pieta reached 193,373 students and community members in 2024. A total of 532 schools and organisations earned Amber Flags, and 98 schools participated in the Resilience Academy.

Pieta operates a 24/7 crisis helpline and text service, staffed by qualified counsellors and psychotherapists. In 2024, this service received 99,946 calls and texts.

Pieta provides one of largest, specialised, counselling and psychotherapy services in Ireland. Pieta's counselling staff are required to be fully qualified and accredited with a professional counselling body in Ireland. Up to 12 free sessions are available to individuals affected by suicidal ideation or self-harm and up to 30 free sessions are available to individuals bereaved by suicide. These services are available in-person, in any of the locations across Ireland, as well as virtually, by phone or by video.