Guidance For Staff Supporting A Student:

This mental health policy, with an immediate guidance flowchart on page 7, provides comprehensive information about supporting a distressed student. This is a helpful training video, created by Student Counselling & Development, that provides information on how staff members can support students. There are other policies for staff regarding student health, wellbeing and disability. 

Support For Staff Supporting A Student:

If you would like to speak with a Student Counsellor about a student, please email us at counselling@ucc.ie. There is confidential support and counselling available for UCC staff.

Workshop For Staff About Supporting A Student:

Identifying and Responding to Students in Distress and at Risk. This workshop provides training for staff to: Identify and respond effectively to distressed and at-risk students. Clarify the scope and limits of your role in non-urgent and urgent situations. Understand referral options and processes. Communicate effectively with vulnerable students.