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Student Support

Student Counsellor Support 

What can the counselling team support with?

With a network of over 70 therapists, the team is fully trained and equipped to deal with a wide range of issues learners and residents  may face, including:

  • Mental health concerns (anxiety, stress, depression, etc)
  • Isolation/loneliness
  • Financial worries
  • Legal worries
  • Housing worries
  • Circumstances of navigating rape, sexual assault, violence, etc
  • Relationships
  • Intercultural adjustments
     

Learners at our Cork and Limerick campuses can access counselling remotely via a phone call/video call. Learners at our Dublin campus can all access counselling remotely via a phone call/video call or in person. The service is free of charge for learners to access.

How can learners access counselling?

Urgent Appointments:

When you'd like to talk to someone within one hour, text the word "urgent" to 0868985666 to arrange a session. This service is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 7 PM, and Saturday through Sunday, 10 AM to 10 PM.

In an emergency, always call 999 or 112.

Less Urgent Appointments:

When you'd like to speak to someone within four hours, text 0874360032 with a short description of your issue to arrange a session. This service is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM—7 PM.

Waiting Times:

Learners will not have to wait more than a few days for an appointment, while emergencies will be given a consultation within 24 hours.

Emergencies:

If the counsellor deems it appropriate, they will refer to the appropriate service, such as an ambulance or next of kin. Other agencies that can support you outside of the hours listed include Samaritans and Text About It.

Who can I contact if I have questions?

Please contact HR@griffith.ie, and we will be happy to help.

Our security team, which is on campus 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, can also be reached at 086 818 2370. The team members are trained to assist and support you.

Emergency services can be contacted by dialling 112/999.

Other Support Services available:

The Samaritans

Pieta House

Opening Hours:

  • Monday to Friday: 9 am to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 3 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 2 pm
     

My Mind is an online mental health and wellbeing portal for students offering lots of advice and information.

MedHub Medical Centre - Discounted Doctor Appointments for Students

MedHub Medical Centre offer wide-ranging GP services and preventative health programmes in Cork City centre.

How it all works...

MedHub offers discounted GP visits for participating college students in Cork with a valid student ID. Simply follow the steps below:

  1. Ensure eligibility
  2. Book same day appointment
  3. Input the code DISCOUNTCEC
  4. Attend with valid ID

Call 0214310311 to book your appointment.