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Kathleen Maher (EDII Department) is the Sexual Violence and Harassment Prevention and Response Manager in MIC and is the Designated Liaison Person for an incidence of Sexual Violence or Harassment on the MIC Limerick Campus.
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence or harassment on campus, please reach out to Kathleen to report it.
Kathleen can be contacted via email at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by telephone at: 086 – 203 2865
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Remember, you can always talk to someone if you are struggling.
MISU is committed to helping students through all aspects of their college life - this includes highlighting the importance of student wellbeing and minding your mental health.
Positive mental health is of utmost importance and making sure you are feeling good is key to a great college experience.
Taking care of your mental health can be difficult and there is no quick fix when you don’t feel 100%. It is important to talk to someone if you feel troubled in anyway.
The college collaborates on mental health awareness weeks with MISU and there are established services to help you anyway they can.
Now more than ever, it is important to stay connected and look after our mental health. If you are experiencing mental health or wellbeing difficulties, make sure you get advice or support as soon as possible. There are MISU and college supports, as well as a wealth of online resources listed below.
If you would like to talk to someone in MISU, Cillian (MISU President) is here for you and can guide you towards supports available. His contact information is available here or you can book an appointment with Cillian here.
MIC students can avail of college counselling services, as well as Chaplaincy and Access Office. If you need these supports, or any other college supports, full details on how to make contact can be found here. These services support students through emotional distress, bereavements, stress as well as a range of everyday concerns.
There are many different resources online that provide help and information. In September 2020, the government and Psychological Counsellors in Higher Education Ireland (PCHEI) launched a 24/7 text service which provides mental health support for 3rd level students - text HELLO to 50808 if you need support.
Others include Samaritans Ireland, with their 24 hour free phone service (call 116 123), Pieta House which also has a 24 hour phone support service (call 1800 247 247 or Text HELP to 51444), www.mentalhealthireland.ie , https://jigsaw.ie/ and on www.spunout.ie .
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The Academic Learning Centre offers the following services:
- One-to-one academic support and tutoring: Students are welcome to call to the ALC for one-to-one advice on aspects of learning at third level. The ALC team is available to advise on essay writing (independent and confidential advice is given on how to improve the structure and writing style of essays and essay planning), study skills, time management and exam techniques.
- The ALC offers subject-specific support in areas of critical need, namely Gaeilge and Mathematics.
- Pre-exam planning: The ALC offers help in planning individual study programmes, especially in the lead up to exams. This helps students make the most of their time and assist in future study planning.
- The Academic Learning Centre Handbook. This comprehensive handbook is available here and includes chapters on study skills, academic reading, time-management, structuring essays, referencing academic essays (Harvard and Footnoting systems) and preparing for exams.
The ALC is also concerned with encouraging mature learners, whose educational experiences and opportunities in their earlier years may have been limited, to consider returning to education by promoting the various access routes available to them and providing both the Pre-University Programme (PUP) and the Foundation Certificate for Mature Learnersconsidering embarking on third level education. These programmes are delivered on a part-time basis to facilitate those who wish to sample university-level education but who are in employment, and/or have families and other care responsibilities.
MIC Limerick
- To make an appointment with the ALC, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
- To make an appointment for the Maths Support Unit, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
- To enquire about Gaeilge or IT support classes, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
MIC Thurles
- The ALC Thurles is located in room 204 and is available on Mondays from 10am-5pm. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make an appointment.
- Gaeilge Support Thurles is also available in room 203 on Mondays from 10am-4pm. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make an appointment.
- To make an appointment for the Maths Support Unit, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Maths support is available on campus on Thursdays, 11am -5pm
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DIAL 999 OR 112 FOR EMERGENCIES
Medical Centre - MIC Limerick
- Location: T307 on the third floor of the TARA building
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm
- Campus Doctor Clinic: Monday to Friday 2pm to 4pm
- Appointments can be arranged by:
T: +353 61 204343
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T: +353 86 0840438 (lunchtime only) - Fee: There is a charge of €10 (payable by card only). There is no charge for Medical Card/ GP Visit Card.
- European Health insurance Card holders (for non-Irish residents), please bring your current EHIC Card.
If all the appointments are filled at the MIC Medical Centre, a doctor will see MIC students in the nearby Ashdown Medical Centre for a fee of €40 with their MIC student card. T: + 353 61 301200 for an appointment.
Weekend and after hours service is not provided by MIC Medical Centre. However, Dr. James Fehily, Ashdown Medical Centre, will see students our of hours in an emergency (T: +353 61 301200). Alternatively, students can call Shannondoc on + 353 (0)818 123500 or +353 61 459500.
If out-of-hours, please telephone ShannonDoc at +353 818 123500.
Out of Hours Doctor
Shannon Doc (after 5pm) - T: 0818 123500 or 061 459500
Local Injury Unit (8am to 7pm, 7 days) - T: 061 462132
St. John’s Hospital, V94 H272
Ashdown Medical Centre (9am - 5pm) - T: 061 301200
Courtbrack Ave, South Circular Rd, Limerick V94H9KR
Emergencies
Emergency Department, University Hospital Limerick - T: 061 301111 (open 24 hours/day)
St Nessan’s Road, Dooradoyle
Limerick V94 F858
Urgent Attention/ Emergencies
Students who need urgent medical treatment should proceed to the A&E Dept. at University Hospital Limerick, Tel: +353 61 301111 (24hr cover) or to St. John’s Hospital, Tel: +353 61 415822 (8am - 6pm, Monday to Friday).
In an emergency, dial 999 or 112.
EU Students: You will need to bring your European Health Insurance Card when attending the doctor/hospital.
Thurles Campus:
A GP Service is available for MIC Thurles students:
Dr. Jean Engela
Suirview Medical Centre
Cathedral St, Thurles
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T: 052 9154208
If out-of-hours, please telephone ShannonDoc at +353 818 123500.
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What is Counselling?
Some of you might have had counselling in the past, or it might be something you have considered but haven’t yet taken the step . You might not have needed counselling before, but with the new challenges and experiences of being at college, you may be wondering if Counselling might now be something to try.
Short-term student counselling can be of great support in times of uncertainty, crisis or change. A counsellor will help you to focus on, and understand more clearly the issues that concern you. By respecting your values, choices and lifestyle, the Counsellor can work together with you towards making choices or changes that are right for you.
You do not need to struggle on your own with a worry or problem. Counsellors are here to support you find a way through. MIC student counselling is CONFIDENTIAL & FREE.
How MIC Student Counselling might help you?
- Improve your academic outcomes & supporting your overall wellbeing.
- Support an increased understanding of yourself and your problems.
- Promote increased confidence in your ability to cope with your problems.
- Increase your hope for the future.
Support is provided for many issues and problems :
Stress, panic/anxiety attacks; loneliness and social anxiety; eating disorders; bereavement; exam/assignment stress, presentation anxiety, doubts about course; pregnancy & post-abortion; depression; feeling hopeless or suicidal; self-harm; relationship problems; sexual/ emotional/physical abuse; gender and sexuality issues; bullying; confidence/self-esteem issues; family issues; addictive behaviours, and many others.
How & where to meet a counsellor - Limerick Campus
If you are on Limerick campus, come to Drop-In between 11 am & 12.45 pm Monday to Friday in T311 & T312. A counsellor will always be available in these times to talk meet you and talk through any issues that are concerning you.
- You do not need an appointment or a referral to attend Drop-In.
If you are off campus or for some reason cannot make drop-in hours, then send an email to : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will get back to you to arrange an alternative initial meeting.
- Most students prefer to work with their counsellor in person. However, if you are on placement or off campus we can arrange for you to have counselling via Teams or phone.
How & where to meet a counsellor - Thurles Campus
If you are on Thurles campus, you can send an email to : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to arrange an appointment.
Alternatively you can call +353 504 32033 or +353 87 9088710 to arrange an appointment.
Are you unsafe or in a Suicidal Crisis/Emergency out of hours?
It is very important that you keep yourself safe so, if you feel increasingly at risk please reach out to gain support and contact immediately:
- Your GP
- Free Text: MIC to 50808 (Text 50808 is a 24/7 Crisis Text Line where you can engage via text with a trained volunteer)
- Pieta House: Freephone 1800 247 247 or Text HELP to 5144
- If your life is in imminent danger, please call 999.
Other supports include:
- Shannondoc: 0818 123 500
- A&E dept.for mental health crisis: 061 301 111
- The Samaritans: (Free-call) 116 123
- AWARE: 1800 804 848
- Rape Crisis: 1800 311 511
Community, Mental Health Courses & Resources
Togetherall is a safe, anonymous, online community for mental health support. It is a place to express yourself and support each other. You will have access to a range of different courses on topics of concern such as anxiety, procrastination, self-harm, problems sleeping etc. There are assessment tools and articles to help you understand how you are feeling and techniques to help you manage your mental health.
Togetherall is free to all MIC Students! Just register with your academic email. Visit the site at https://togetherall.com/ or click the image below.
