University College Cork

On this page you will find a list of all the services available to you as a UCC student that may be of use to you in terms of your mental health. You will also find services in the surrounding area of the city that may be useful.

Students’ Union Welfare Officer

The SU Welfare Officer is there for you. They are a source of listening, information and referral. If you have any issues that are causing you stress you can go to them and they will do their best to help in whatever way possible. The Welfare Officer is trained to deal with all issues and is 100% confidential so there should be no hesitation in contacting them.

Office: 021-4902181

Mobile: 087-3836794

Email: welfare@uccsu.ie

uLink Peer Support

Throughout first year at UCC, students can avail of the support of a peer support leader, an experienced UCC student, trained to assist students in their transition to university.  At orientation, first years are linked with a peer supporter who will provide help and support to them throughout the year.  Peer support leaders are in different programmes, years and come from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, so as a mature student, international student, student with a disability and regardless of what course you are studying, you will find a peer supporter that you can relate to.  Nothing is too small to ask or talk about with a peer supporter.

You can make contact with uLink Peer Support by contacting Claire on 021 420 5188 or pass@ucc.ie or see who your peer supporters are at www.ucc.ie/en/pass

Niteline

Niteline is a confidential telephone listening service run by trained UCC students for UCC students.  Niteline volunteers provide a non-judgemental, non-directive listening ear to students who need to talk.  Anonymity and confidentiality is assured.

‘What ever is on your mind…we listen’

Freephone: 1800 32 32 42

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9pm to 1am.

Counselling:

Student Counselling & Development provides a safe place where you can come and talk with a counsellor, in a relaxed, confidential and private atmosphere, about any personal or academic concern which may be troubling you. Our counsellors have a wealth of experience in helping students with all sorts of personal issues. This service is free of charge to UCC students.

Lifematters:

is a program available to students which offers a series of workshops that teach valuable life skills and promote self-esteem, healthy relationships, quality of life and emotional wellbeing.

Throughout the year we run workshops that cover a wide variety of topics such as: Managing Academic and Exam Anxiety, Identifying and Responding to Students in Distress (for staff), Speaking Confidently, Bereavement Support Group etc.

Online Support:

We have a comprehensive website that provides a variety of supports including online multimedia programs, help sheets, links etc.

Tel.: 021 4903565
Text: 087 2152505
Email: counselling@ucc.ie
Website: www.ucc.ie/studentcounselling
Location: Ardpatrick House next to the Student Car Park on College Road.

Bodywhys

Deals with issues of eating disorders.

Suicide Helpline

1850 60 90 90