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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?

Don't struggle on your own! Reach out to the free counselling service by emailing counselling@griffith.ie or by phoning 0851521511. You can also send a free text to 50808.

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.

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 DISCOUNTGC
  4. Attend with valid ID

Call 0214310311 to book your appointment.