Useful Links
UCC Internal Links
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Advice and information for students and graduates on CVs, interview preparation, work placement and vacancies.
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Department Of Physical Education and Sport
Provides all students with opportunities to participate in some form of sport or recreation.
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Empowering students with disabilities to achieve their educational and vocational goals.
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First Year Experience Co-ordinator
Support and advice for first year students
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International Education Office
Programmes and services designed to meet the needs of international students.
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Providing support for Mature Students at UCC.
- Skills Centre
An active learning space for the enhancement of students' study skills.
- Student Health Department
Providing services for illnesses and problems that occur for students.
- Student Health Matters
Free App and Interactive eBook providing students with quick, reliable and relevant health information.
Providing Links and support to Under-represented School-leavers.
UCC Peer Support is a service to support first year students in UCC
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UCC Home page
External Links (Addiction)
Please Note: Student Counselling and Development cannot endorse any of the services or agencies listed below.
Everything you need to know about alcohol.
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Family Groups Ltd.,PO Box 55, Eglinton Street, Cork
Tel: 021-4311899
Support groups for family and friends of problem drinkers.
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PO Box 137, Eglinton Street, Cork
Tel: 021- 4500481 (8-10pm)
Open meeting 8:30pm every Tuesday night at the South Parish Community Centre, Sawmill St., Cork.
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Dominican Centre, Pope's Quay, Cork
Tel: 021-4502267
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St. Finbarrs Hospital, Douglas Rd., Cork
Tel: 021-4968933
Specialist unit for alcohol & drug abuse, prevention and treatment. Ring for appointment
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Counselling and Advisory Service (Drugs and alcohol)
Southern Health Board, 10 Church St. (Off Shandon St.), Cork
Tel: 021-4212382
A free service for those with drug/alcohol problems, their families and concerned persons.
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Comprehensive website on drug misuse
Confidential Helpline in Cork 021-496 89 33
(Mon - Fri 9 - 5. Closed 1 - 2)
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Tel: (087) 285 9552
Fellowship of people who help each other recover from gambling addiction
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PO Box 89, Eglinton Street, Cork
Tel: 021-4278411
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Ballindeasig, Belgooly, Co. Cork
Tel: 021-4887110
Residential Treatment Centre, caring for adults with addictions.
External Links (Counselling and Support)
Please Note: Student Counselling and Development cannot endorse any of the services or agencies listed below.
Support for people experiencing depression and bipolar disorder. Aware run a Young Adults Group (18-26) every Wednesday at 7.30 in Inniscarrig House (in the grounds of Erinville Hospital) on the Western Road, Cork.
National Office for Suicide Prevention
Links to various agencies dealing with suicide including links to support agencies for those bereaved by suicide
Supports men and women who have experienced sexual abuse and/or sexual violence
01-662 4070
5 Camden Place, Cork
Tel: 021-4505577 or Freephone 1800 496 496
(Formerly Cork Rape Crisis Service) Counselling service for survivors of rape, sexual abuse & child abuse.
Harbour Counselling Service (HSE)
Penrose Wharf, Cork
Tel: 021-4861360 or 1800 234 116
Support for adults who as children experienced abuse or neglect.
Provides a confidential helpline, information and a support service for male victims of domestic abuse
Tel: 046-9023718
The society aims to provide a safe space for its members and raise awareness of LGBT issues.
Seedlings
Family Ministry
34 Paul St., Cork.
Tel: 427 5136 (Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm).
Support programme for young people (11 - 18 years) dealing with grief through death, seperation, divorce or any other significant loss.
Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI) provides information and support for trans people.
Victim Support
4 Anglesea Villas, Anglesea St., Cork
Tel: 021-4322333 or 1850 661 771.
Emotional and practical support to those affected by crime.
External Links (Health)
Please Note: Student Counselling and Development cannot endorse any of the services or agencies listed below.
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Alliance Centre
16 Peters St., Cork.
Tel: 021-4275837 (Office) or 021 427 56 15 (Helpline) (Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm).
Information and support on all aspects of drugs and sexual health.
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Bodywhys
Provides confidential, non judgemental support for people affected by eating disorders.
Lo call helpline, e mail support, online support group.
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Overeaters Anonymous (Cork)
Tel: 086 3526467
Support for people with eating disorders
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Grow
Mental health organisation which helps people who have suffered, or are suffering, from mental health problems.
Helpline: 1890 474474
Office: 11 Liberty St., Cork. Tel: 427 75 20
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G.U.M. (Genito-Urinary Medicine / Sexually Transmitted Infections)
Outpatients Dept., South Infirmary/Victoria Hospital Complex, Old Blackrock Rd., Cork.
Tel: 021-4966844
Free and confidential service offering diagnosis & treatment of sexually transmitted infections, HIV testing and contact tracing. Health advice also offered. Ring for appointment.
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Mental Health Ireland
Support for people with a mental illness, their families and carers.
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Reach Out
Reach Out is a web-based service that inspires young people to help themselves through tough times, and find ways to improve their own mental health and well-being.
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Samaritans
Coach St., Cork.
Tel: 021-4271323 Callsave 1850 60 90 90
Confidential emotional support for those who are desparing or suicidal, 24 hours a day by telephone, email, letter or face to face.
External Links (Pregnancy and Parenting)
Please Note: Student Counselling and Development cannot endorse any of the services or agencies listed below.
Barnardos
Bowling Green, White Street, Cork
Tel: 021 43 10 591 Callsave: 1850 222 300
Support for children and families through a variety of services.
Positive Options
Crisis pregnancy services
Youth Health Service (HSE)
021-4220490/1
General health support service for under 25s offering information and clinics on topics such as crisis pregnancy, parenting, adoption, abortion and STDs.