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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
     

How can learners access counselling?

  • Learners in Cork, Limerick and Dublin can access counselling either remotely, or in-person, nationwide.
  • Residents in the Griffith Halls can access counselling either remotely, or in-person,
  • The counselling team can be reached at 087 436 0032 (by calling, by text or WhatsApp) or by emailing [email protected].  – there is NO change in the contact details from last year for Dublin residents and learners

The service offering is 100% confidential, with no details of learners / residents names given to anyone in Griffith College
 

When is the service available?

  • The service is available right now, with either remote or in-person appointments from 7 am to 10 pm Monday to Friday.
  • For weekend appointments, they are available Saturday 10 – 4 and on Sunday 11 – 4.
  • Outside those times, learners can text/call / leave a message and it will be picked up at 7 am the following morning, 7 days a week

 

Waiting Times:

  • Learners will not have to wait more than a couple of days for an appointment.
  • Emergencies will be given a consultation within 24 hours.

 

Emergencies:

  • If the counsellor deems it appropriate, they will refer on to the appropriate service, such as ambulance / next of kin, etc.
  • Staff are also free to use the number above to refer/contact the service for advice/support on behalf of a learner should they have any concerns.
  • Other agencies which can support outside of hours include the Samaritans and Text About It
     

South Circular Road – On-Campus Counselling

  • On-campus counselling will commence on the South Circular Road campus on 28th October, in D017.
  • Appointments will be available across 16 hours per week, split between morning, evening, midweek and weekends.
  • Further information to follow ASAP.
     

Who can I contact if I have questions?

Please contact [email protected], and we will be happy to help.

Our security team, who are on campus 24 hours a day, 365 days a year can also be reached at 086 818 2370. The security 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: 9am to 9pm 
  • Saturday: 9am to 3pm 
  • Sunday: 9am to 2pm
     

The nearest location is the Ballyfermot Office 01- 623 5606

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