INDUSTRY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME

The Industry Assistance Programme offers 24/7, year-round support for those working in Irish racing and their immediate family members.

There are very few of us that manage to go through life without having to deal with personal issues at some stage or another, whether it be money worries, employment issues, dealing with a bereavement, worrying about a family member or friend, exams, or any number of things. 

Horse Racing Ireland and Equuip recognise this and have engaged the services of Lena by Inspire to provide an Industry Assistance Programme (IAP) to help take the strain when you need some extra support. The IAP is 100% confidential, 100% free to use, and is open to everyone who works in the Irish thoroughbred racing and breeding industry.

The IAP provides:

  • A free and confidential 24/7 Ireland-based helpline available 365 days a year.
  • Rapid access to therapeutic support provided locally by qualified, empathetic and experienced counsellors.
  • Structured counselling delivered face-to-face, by telephone, or by video.
  • Online information, self-help tools, and resources hosted on our digital Support Hub.

AREAS THE IAP CAN ASSIST WITH

  • Community resources
  • Consumer rights
  • Health and wellness
  • Relocation
  • Caring for others
  • Childcare
  • Domestic violence or abuse
  • Education
  • Elder care
  • Juggling work and family life
  • Adoption
  • Bereavement and loss
  • Marriage and cohabitation
  • Moving home
  • Pregnancy and new baby
  • Retirement
  • Separation and divorce
  • Addictions and compulsive behaviours
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Disability and illness
  • Emotional well-being
  • Managing stress
  • Personal development
  • Substance and alcohol misuse
  • Bullying and harassment
  • Career Guidance, inclduing one-hour, one-off telephone session with a qualified career coach
  • Managing change
  • Work-life balance
  • Workplace pressure
  • Workplace relationships

GETTING STARTED ON THE SUPPORT HUB


Step One: Visit lenasupporthub.com and select ‘Sign Up’ from the menu.

Step Two: When prompted, enter the unique registration PIN for your organisation.

Your unique registration PIN for the Hub is: HRIHUB

Step Three: Register using your email address and create your own password for future logins.

Step Four: Start browsing and building your knowledge on mental health and how to improve your own wellbeing.

CRISIS SUPPORTS

If you are dealing with a serious crisis that needs immediate support please contact one of the below national support services:

Samaritans

Samaritans works to make sure there’s always someone there for anyone who needs someone.

Pieta House

Pieta House support people and communities in crisis by providing freely accessible, professional services to all.

Women's Aid

Women's Aid work to make women and children safe from domestic violence, offer support and provide hope.