LIT’s Chaplaincy
Chaplaincy Services
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LIT has two full-time Chaplains (based at Limerick and Thurles) whose services are available to students of all religious denominations and of none. The Chaplaincy is available to help any member of LIT and has four main areas of support: Care, Community, Spirituality and other general duties.
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Chaplaincy at LIT, Limerick:
- The Chaplaincy is open daily. It is located directly opposite the college restaurant along the main street of the campus. Chaplain is here each day (Mon-Fri) and at LSAD on Tues & Thursday afternoon.
- Daily mass is at 1.00pm at the LIT Oratory. Staff and Students drop by all the time to pray, light a candle or write a prayer intention.
- The Hardship/Emergency fund assists students who find themselves in emergency financial difficulty. You can apply either through the Chaplain’s office or from the Administrator at the Access office.
- Applications for Fee Waiver, in exceptional circumstances, can be for applied for through the Chaplain’s office.
- There are various charity events throughout the year that students are welcome to take part in as well as opportunities for volunteering.
- Please inform the chaplain if any student is seriously ill or if there has been a bereavement. Please take good care of yourselves throughout the year and look after each other.
Opening Hours
(Moylish & Clare St):Mon: 9am – 5.00pm (Moylish) Tues: 9am-2.00pm (Moylish) 2.30pm-4.30pm (Clare St.) Wed: 9am – 5.00pm (Moylish) Thurs: 9am – 2.00pm (Moylish) 2.30pm – 4.30pm (Clare St.) Fri: 9am – 2.00pm (Moylish) Sat: Closed Sun: Closed
Making an appointment for Counselling
Making an appointment for Counselling
You just need to register for Counselling.
In LIT Moylish you do this by dropping-in to The Health Unit to Ann Hassett at reception or phoning 061 293106.
In LSAD you register with Sean in main reception.
In LIT Thurles and Clonmel you do this by contacting Anna Fitzgerald Receptionist for all Tipperary based services: 050428152 [email protected]
Once registered for counselling you will be offered an assessment appointment, this usually takes 30 minutes after which you will be assigned to a counsellor.
Please note that during our busiest times we operate a waiting list so be patient, if you are in crisis, please inform us and you will be given an emergency appointment.
Considering Counselling
Considering Counselling at LITT
Counselling gives you some time and space in a confidential setting to explore any issue that is of concern to you.
Counsellors are specially trained to listen attentively and provide a supportive, non-judgmental environment where you have the opportunity to self-reflect and develop as a person. You can also get advice on where to find additional support and plan how best to move forward in your life.
If you are interested in meeting with a counsellor in a confidential setting about whatever issues is causing you concern the Student Counselling Service offers: individual counselling and groups and workshops. We also provide frequent drop-in sessions.
If you are a student struggling to cope, please contact us. We are here to help you.
What kind of issues bring people to Counselling?
- Isolation
- Eating issues
- Relationship problems
- Abuse
- Trauma
- Victim of crime
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Advice/signposting
- Self-esteem/confidence
- Homesickness
- Sexuality/gender issues
- Academic worries
- Mental Health Issues
- Phobias
- Homesickness
- Drug or alcohol problems
- Mediation between housemates
- Lots more…
Support Services
For general and specific student needs.
To avail of any of the Student Support Services at LIT Tipperary, please contact Anna Fitzgerald,Student Support Services Co-ordinator, Limerick Institute of Technology (Tipperary Campuses), Nenagh Road, Thurles, Co Tipperary at [email protected] or by telephone at 0504 28152 Thurles/0504 28430 Clonmel (Tuesdays only).