MABS is the Money Advice and Budgeting Service.

It offers free, confidential and independent advice for people who are worried about money, struggling with bills, dealing with debt, or trying to make a household budget work.

MABS can be especially helpful for parents and families who are under financial pressure, trying to manage rising costs, dealing with arrears, or unsure what to do next.

Money Advice & Budgeting Support

MABS can help people look at their income, bills, debts and everyday costs in a practical and non-judgemental way.

A MABS adviser can help you understand your situation, make a plan, look at what payments need to be prioritised, and explore possible options.

This can include support with budgeting, household bills, utility arrears, loans, credit cards, rent or mortgage arrears, and other money worries.

Debt & Arrears

MABS supports people who are dealing with problem debt or arrears.

Advisers can help you review your debts, understand what you owe, communicate with creditors, and work towards a realistic solution. Citizens Information describes MABS as providing advice and practical help to make a plan, review debts, deal with creditors and work towards solutions.

Mortgage Arrears

MABS is also involved in the Abhaile scheme, which provides free expert advice for people facing mortgage arrears.

This may be useful for families who are worried about losing their home, behind on mortgage payments, or unsure what options are available.

Online, Phone and Local Support

You can contact MABS through the national helpline, by email, online, or through a local MABS office.

MABS has 58 offices nationwide and offers free, confidential support to help people manage money, tackle debt and improve budgeting skills.

Practical Details

National Helpline
0818 07 2000

Email
helpline@mabs.ie

Website
www.mabs.ie

Find a local office
www.mabs.ie/about/find-a-mabs-office/

Local Office

For Dublin 1 / North Inner City, one local office is:

North Dublin MABS – Dorset Street Office
53 Dorset Street Upper
Dublin 1
D01 K5F2

MABS also advises people to use their office finder to locate the nearest office or contact the national helpline for support.