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Postgraduate Student Assistance Fund

• Financial assistance for postgraduates can be applied for to help with living expenses and sometimes a waiver or refund of the Student Levies and Charges (SLC).

• For more information on this fund, eligibility, and how to apply, please visit the link below:

Postgraduate Student Assistance Fund

LGBTQ+

Student Counselling Contact Info

Phone: 01 896 1407 Email: student-counselling@tcd.ie Address: 3rd floor, 7-9 South Leinster Street Trinity College, Dublin 2.

Rainbow Group

• The Rainbow Group is a drop-in group run by the Student Counselling Service.
• The goal of the group is to provide an affirming space for all members of the LGBTQ+ Community to improve their mental helath and resilience through providing support to one another as well as receiving support from professional group facilitators and SCS staff.
• All Trinity students who identify as members of the broader LGBTQ+ community are welcomed and encouraged to join.
• For information on the dates and timing for this group, as well as more information on the Rainbow group, please visit the link below.

Rainbow Group

Housing

TCDSU Accommodation Advisory Service Contact Info

Email: accommodation@tcd.ie Drop-in service runs through August and September and again in January. Email open year-round.

Off-Campus Housing

• The TCD Students' Union Accommodation Advisory Service can help you locate off-campus accommodation that has been listed by landlords to Trinity students.

• The Advisory Service does not offer emergency accommodation. If you require immediate help in this regard they recommend you contact the TCDSU Welfare and Equality officer using the email: welfare@tcdsu.org.
• To search for off-campus accommodation via the TCDSU Accommodation Advisory Service, please use the link below to get started:

Off Campus Housing

LGBTQ+

Belong To Contact Info

Phone: 01 670 6223 Monday-Friday from 9am-1pm & 2pm-5pm (not a helpline)

Contact Forms

BeLonG To

• Belong To is Ireland's national LGBTQ+ youth organisation which works with and supports LGBTQ+ young people ages 14-23.
• Belong To's mission is to empower LGBTQ+ young people, through youth work, education, changing attitudes, and research.
• Belong To offers a variety of supports including:
• Advice and information.
• Mental health advice.
• Finding LGBTQ+ youth groups.
• Counselling and drug and alchohol services.
• To learn more about Belong To, please click the link below.

BeLonG To

LGBTQ+

TCD Q Soc

Email: lgbisoc@csc.tcd.ie Instagram: q_soc

Trinity's Q Soc

• Trinity's LGBTQ Soc is Trinity's LGBTQ+ Society. It is open to students of any sexual orientation or gender identity who want to socialise with LGBTQ+ students or others that are interested in LGBTQ+ society and/or politics.

• Q Soc is Ireland's oldest LGBTQ+ society and hosts variety of events from coffee hours to protests. There are events for students' of all different interests.

• For more information about Q Soc, please visit the link below.

Trinity's Q Soc

Financial Support

Citizens Information Contact

Phone Service: 0818 07 4000 Phone Service is open from Monday-Friday, 9am-8pm.

Disability Allowance (DA)

Find your local Citizens Information Centre

• Disability Allowance (DA) is a weekly allowance paid to people with a disability. Individuals who are 16 years old or older may be eligible for DA.
• If you qualify for DA, you may also receive additional social welfare benefits with your payment and other supplementary welfare payments.
• For more information on Disability Allowance, eligibility, and how to apply for DA, please visit the following link:

Disability Allowance

Mental Health and Therapeutic Supports

Student Counselling Contact Info

Phone: 01 896 1407 Email: student-counselling@tcd.ie Address: 3rd floor, 7-9 South Leinster Street Trinity College, Dublin 2.

Student Counselling Service (Individual Sessions)

• The Student Counselling Service offers free, confidential, and non-judgemental support to TCD students who are experiencing personal and/or academic concerns.
• If you are experiencing difficulties with your mental health and would like to pursue one-on-one counselling with the Student Counselling Service, you can sign up for a SNAP session, which stands for Support and Needs Assessment Planning.
• In the SNAP session, you will meet with a clinician from Student Counselling Service to discuss what you are experiencing and determine what resources and next steps will be most helpful for you.
• To book a SNAP session, please visit the following link:
• For more information on the Student Counselling Service, please click the link below.

SNAP Booking Link

Student Counselling Service (Individual)

Financial Support

SVP Contact Information

Note: This is the contact information for the SVP National Office. We recommend you use the webpage linked below to find the contact information for your local office, first. Phone: (01) 884 8200 Email: info@svp.ie

St. Vincent de Paul Education Grant

• The St. Vincent de Paul Education and Training Bursary Fund is for students of all ages who may financially struggle to access or remain in third level education and trianing programmes.
• All recognised third level education and training programmes are considered, but postgraduate studies (Master or PhD) and private colleges are ineligible.
• Please visit the link below to determine your eligibility and to contact your local SVP office for the application process:

St. Vincent de Paul Education Grant

Domestic Abuse

To report or discuss an incident of domestic or sexual violence, anyone may contact the Garda at 112/999 or visit their local Garda Station.

Contact and Local Station Information

Garda Information

• The link below is to a Garda webpage with information on domestic violence and abuse, including what the Garda can do to help you if you experiencing abuse.

• The website also contains information on what to do if you are in danger and how to receive help.

• Please click the link below for more information.

Garda Information

Mental Health and Therapeutic Supports

Jigsaw Contact Info

Visit the Jigsaw website for information on how to access supports.

Contact Form

Jigsaw

• Jigsaw is an organisation that offers free therapy and expert mental health support, both online and in person, to children and young adults across Ireland aged 12-25.

• The Jigsaw website contains a variety of supports including infomration, elearning, and options to talk online.

• For more information on Jigsaw and to access support, please visit the link below.

Jigsaw

Financial Support

Disabled Student Accommodation Bursary

• Students who are registered with the Disability Service and have been offered a room in Trinity Accommodation will be invited to apply for this means-tested Bursary via email.

• This Bursary contributes money towards the accommodation costs of disabled students meeting specific eligibility criteria.

• To determine whether you meet the criteria and to learn more about this Bursary, please visit the link below:

Disabled Student Accommodation Bursary

Addiction

Drug and Alcohol Information and Support

Drug and Alcohol Helpline (confidential service) Freephone: 1 800 459 459 Email Support Service: helpline@hse.ie Opening Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm. For more information visit: www.hse.ie/go/drugshivhelpline or www.facebook.com/drugsalcoholandhivhelpline

• The HSE Drugs and Alcohol Helpline provides support, information, guidance and referral to anyone with a question or concern related to drug and alcohol ue and/or HIV and sexual health.

• This servcie is non-judgmental, offers space to talk, and staff can help you locate other services.

The website linked below (Drugs.ie) shares information on drugs and alcohol.

Drug and Alcohol Information and Support

Financial Support

SVP Contact Information

Note: This is the contact information for the SVP National Office. We recommend you use the form linked below first if you would like to request assistance from SVP. Phone: (01) 884 8200 Email: info@svp.ie

St. Vincent de Paul Financial Assistance

• The Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides a wide range of services to individuals in need, regardless of faith, ethnicity, status, or sexual orientation.
• St. Vincent de Paul offers supports ranging from suggesting practical help and advice, providing a confidential ear, and connecting individuals to other organisations.
• The following link will take you to the page to request help from St. Vincent de Paul volunteers. There is a form you may fill out to receive further information and assitance:

St. Vincent de Paul Financial Assistance

Religious Support

Muslim Students Association Contact Info

Email: muslim@csc.tcd.ie Instagram account: tcdmsa

Muslim Students Association

• The Muslim Students Association is a society at Trinity. The Muslim Students Assocation is open to any and all students and hosts a range of spiritual, educational, socialm, and cultural events with an Islamic central theme.
• The society aims to provide opportunities and facilities for Muslim students to live out their faith on campus in all aspects of student life.
• The society also also tries to educate and invite non-Muslim students to learn and understand more about Muslims and Islam with an aim of promoting uniting and communication among the society members and the college community.
• Visit the link below and the society's instagram (tcdmsa) for more information and to get involved.

Muslim Students Association

Neurodiversity

HSE Contact Information

HSE Live Phone Service: Freephone: 1800 700 700 From outside Ireland: 00 353 1 240 8787 Monday to Friday: 8am-8pm Saturday: 9am-pm Closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays

HSE Pathway for ADHD

• The link at the bottom of this window will direct you to the HSE informational page on ADHD in adults and available services.

• More specifically, the information is relted to the ADHD National Clinical Programme, which is delivered as a part of the HSE's mental health service provision and accross government departments to ensure a holistic, integrated, person-centred response to adults with ADHD.
• This programme includes both treatment and assessment of ADHD and works collaboratively with voluntary agencies.

• You may also be interested in the Adult ADHD app, which provides self-care and signposting information regarding adult ADHD (but should not be seen as a replacement for medical care).

• For information about the Adult ADHD App, the HSE pathway and eligibility, please visit the link below.

HSE Pathway for ADHD

Housing

TCDSU Accommodation Advisory Service Contact Info

Email: accommodation@tcd.ie Drop-in service runs through August and September and again in January. Email open year-round.

Students' Union Houing Information

• The link below provides information from the TCDSU Accommodation Advisory Service for Students.

• The link connects to Frequently Asked Questions and topics related to accommodation, including but not limited to:
• Accommodation Advice.
• Signing a Lease.
• Advice for Communicating with Landlords.

• Visit the link below for more information.

Students' Union

LGBTQ+

Outhouse Contact Info

Phone: 01 873 4999 Email: hello@outhouse.ie Open: Tuesday-Friday, 9am-11pm and Saturday, 9am-6pm.

Outhouse

• Outhouse is a space for the LGBTQ+ community to feel safe, seen, and celebrated.

• In addition to offering LGBTQ+ events, programmes, and support services, the Outhouse buiding, located in the centre of Dublin (105 Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 R290), is a warm and welcome space to drop-in and hangout.

• Outhouse offers a range of supports including:
• Information and referral services.
• Peer support.
• Personal development.
• Health and wellness.
• Community Casework.

• The Outhouse centre also hosts LGBTQ+ events, a cafe, and LGBTQ+ Library.

Outhouse

Social Supports

Trinity Clubs and Societies

• Trinity has a range of sports clubs and societies that are available to students.
• Societies are student run and offer opportunities for you to meet other students with shared interests at a variety of events.
• Sports clubs are often open to students of all skill levels.
• Whether you are interested in sports or societies, there is a place for you at Trinity! There are approximately 50 sports clubs and 120 societies. Visit the link below to learn more about the societies and clubs at Trinity.

Trinity Clubs and Societies

Domestic Abuse

Women's Aid National Helpline (National Freephone Helpline, 24hr): 1 800 341 900

Safe Ireland

Find help and local helpline information

• Safe Ireland is a charity focused on making Ireland safer for women and children and ending domestic violence through a number of initiatives including research, informing public policy, raising public awareness, prevention, and working with frontline services.

• If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, Safe Ireland can provide you with resources and supports, including information on where to find support.

Safe Ireland - Create a Safety Plan

Safe Ireland - What types of support are available?

Safe Ireland - Supports for Women in Dublin

Domestic Abuse

Men's Aid Ireland National Confidential Helpline: 01 544 3811 Email: Hello@mensaid.ie

Men's Aid

• Men's Aid Ireland provide a conidential service aimed at ensuring all male victims of Domestic Violence/Coercive Control receive the required support to be safe.

• Men's Aid supports those victims who, from a gender perspective, primarily identify as male, including non-binary, intersex, and transgender men within its support and services provision.

• However, they also acknowledge their responsibility to support all victims of domestic violence/coercive control and will provide "support to report" for anyone experiencing domestic violence or coercive control, irrespective of gender.

• Men's Aid Services include, but are not limited to:
• National Helpine - Open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
• One to one appointments to discuss your situation in more detail.
• Court Clinics.
• Counselling.
• Advocacy.

• Click the link below to visit the Men's Aid website for more information on their services.

Men's Aid

International Students

International Protection Office Contact InfoPhone: 01 602 8000 Email: info@ipo.gov.ie Postal Address: International Protection Office Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) 79-83 Lower Mount St., Dublin 2, D02ND99

International Protection Office

• The International Protection Office (IPO) is an office within the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD), responsible for examining and processing applications for international protection.

• The head of the IPO is the Chief International Protection Officer, who leads a team of international protection officers. The Chief International Protection Officer and their team of international protection officers are statutory independent in the performance of their duties.

• The International Protection Act 2015 outlines the two forms of international protection:
• Refugee status
• Subsidiary protection

• Staff of the IPO will also decide, on behalf of the Minister, whether or not permission to remain in the State (Ireland) should be granted on other grounds to unsuccessful applicants for international protection

International Protection Office

Mental Health and Therapeutic Supports

Bodywhys Contact Info

National Helpline Phone Number: 91 210 7906 Email: alex@bodywhys.ie

Bodywhys

Contact Form

• Bodywhys is the eating disorders association of Ireland.

• Bodywhys offers a wide range of supports including, but not limited to:
• Helpline.
• Email Support.
• Online and Virtual Support Group.
• Support for family and friends.
• Resources and information on body image and eating disorders.

• For more information on Bodywhys and how to access the supports the organisation offers, please visit the link below.

Bodywhys

Financial Support

TCDSU Contact Information

Phone: (01) 646 8431 Email: frontoffice@tcdsu.org Address: House 6, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2. D02 FD37

TCD Student's Union

• The website linked in this section contains information on the following topics:
  • Students' Union Financial Supports.
  • Higher Education Grant.
  • Student Assitance Fund/Hardship Fund.
  • Benefactors.
  • Budgeting.

• If you would like further information on these topics, please click the following link:

Students' Union

Housing

Citizens Information Contact

Phone Service: 0818 07 4000 Phone Service is open from Monday-Friday, 9am-8pm.

Local Authority and Social Housing

Find your local Citizens Information Centre

• Social housing is housing provided by local authorities and approved housing bodies (AHBs) for people who cannot afford to buy a home or rent accommdation privately. Social housing is allocated according to your eligibility and need. The rent you pay is based on your household's ability to pay.

• The link below provides information on local authority and social housing.

• The topics of information include, but are not limited to:
• Applying for social housing.
• Transferring to another local authority home.
• Approved housing bodies.
• Buying or inheriting a local authority home.
• Your rights as an approved housing body tenant.

• Click on the link below for more minformation.

Social Housing

Drug and Alcohol Helpline (confidential service) Freephone: 1 800 459 459 Email Support Service: helpline@hse.ie Opening Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm. For more information visit: www.hse.ie/go/drugshivhelpline or www.facebook.com/drugsalcoholandhivhelpline

Addiction

HSE Addiction Services

• HSE Addiction Services support the provision of an integrated range of preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitation services to meet the diverse health and social care needs of their service users in an accountable, accessible, and equitable manner.
• Addiction Services are provided through the HSE's network of 32 Local Health Offices.
• Click on the link below for more information about the HSE Addiction Services and how to access the supports.

Addiction Services in Ireland

Addiction

Student Counselling Contact Info

Phone: 01 896 1407 Email: student-counselling@tcd.ie Address: 3rd floor, 7-9 South Leinster Street Trinity College, Dublin 2.

Student Counselling Service (Individual Sessions)

• The Student Counselling Service offers free, confidential, and non-judgemental support to TCD students who are experiencing personal and/or academic concerns.
• If you are experiencing difficulties with your mental health and would like to pursue one-on-one counselling with the Student Counselling Service, you can sign up for a SNAP session, which stands for Support and Needs Assessment Planning.
• In the SNAP session, you will meet with a clinician from Student Counselling Service to discuss what you are experiencing and determine what resources and next steps will be most helpful for you.
• To book a SNAP session, please visit the following link:
• For more information on the Student Counselling Service, please click the link below.

SNAP Booking Link

Student Counselling Service (Individual)

International Students

Citizens Information Contact

Phone Service: 0818 07 4000 Phone Service is open from Monday-Friday, 9am-8pm.

Applying for International Protection

Find your local Citizens Information Centre

• You can apply for international protection in Ireland if you have come to Ireland to escape persecution in your own country.
• You can also apply for international protection if you cannot return to your country because you have a well-founded fear for your safety.
• Most people apply for international protection when they enter Ireland. This is also called claiming asylum. You can also apply if you are already in Ireland.
• Some people come to Ireland as programme refugees. This means that the Irish Government has decided to allow them to live in Ireland following a request by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
• For more information on eligibility and how to apply, please click the link below.

Applying for International Protection

Domestic Abuse

Women's Aid National Helpline (National Freephone Helpline, 24hr): 1 800 341 900 Men's Aid Helpline (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm): 01 544 3811 Men's Aid Email: hello@mensaid.ie

HSE Information

• The link below is to an HSE webpage with information on domestic violence and abuse, including how to recognise signs of abuse.

• The website also contains information and links to support for those experiencing abuse and domestic violence.

• Please click the link below for more information on helpful supports and contacts.

HSE Information

Legal Advice

Citizens Information Contact

Phone Service: 0818 07 4000 Phone Service is open from Monday-Friday, 9am-8pm.

Citizens Information

Find your local Citizens Information Centre

• The citizensinformation.ie website provides comprehensive information on public services and on the entitlements of citizens in Ireland.

• The website gathers information from various government departments and agencies, and makes sure that you have all the information you need, presented in an easy-to-understand way.

Citizens Information

Neurodiversity

Disability Service Contact Info

Email: askds@tcd.ie Phone: (01) 896 3111 Address: Printing House Square, Pearse Street, Dublin 2. Instagram account: tcd.ability Drop-In Hours: 12 pm–2 pm, Monday–Friday during term time.

TCD Disability Service

• Trinity's Disability Service is a student service dedicated to ensuring students with disabilites recieve the supports and reasonable accommodations they need throughout their time as Trinity Students.
• The Disability Service provides individualised, hollistic supports to students who register, including exam accommodations, access to respite rooms, and services such as occupational therapy.
• The Disability Service also hosts different peer support and drop-in groups throughout the school year including the peer support groups for students with ADHD and autistic students.
• To learn more about the Disability Service and how to register, please visit the link below.

TCD Disability Service

Financial Support

Citizens Information Contact

Phone Service: 0818 07 4000 Phone Service is open from Monday-Friday, 9am-8pm.

Temporary Illness Benefit

Find your local Citizens Information Centre

• Ilness Benefit is a weekly payment that you may get if you cannot work because you are sick or ill.
• To receive Ilness Benefit, there are certain social insurance (PSRI) benefits you must meet. These are detailed in the link below.
• You should always apply for Ilness Benefit if you are medically certified as unfit for work. Even if you do not qualify for the weekly payment, you may receive PSRI credited contributions which can help you qualify for future social welfare payments.
• For further information on Ilness Benefit, eligibility criteria, and how to apply, please visit the link below.

Temporary Illness Benefit

Housing

Peter McVerry Trust Contact Info

Phone: 01 823 0776 Email: info@pmvtrust.ie Address: 27 Sherrard Street Upper, Dublin 1 D01 H7K5 For enquiries related to emergency accommodation, please visit the information and advice page, linked below.

Peter McVerry Trust

• Peter McVerry Trust is a national housing and homeless charity committed to reducing homelessness and the harm caused by substance misuse and social disadvantage.

• Peter McVerry Trust offers a range of services, including:
• Information and Advice.
• Prevention Services.
• Learning Centres.
• Homeless Services.
• Addiction and Recovery.
• Services for those under 18.

• For information on emergency accommodation in Dublin, please visit their

• For more information on the services offered by Peter McVerry Trust, please visit the link below.

Information and Advice Page

Peter McVerry Trust

Financial Support

TAP Contact Information

Email: tapadmin@tcd.ie Address: Goldsmith Hall, Pearse Street Dublin 2.

Trinity Access Programme

• Trinity Access students are eligible for five different types of financial assistance.
  • Trinity Access Student Assistance Fund (ESF/SAF).
  • Trinity Access Student Scholarship Fund (for incoming Junior Fresh students only).
  • 1916 Bursary.
  • University of Sanctuary Scholarship.
  • Laidlaw Trailblazers Scholarship.

• For more information on these financial assistance programmes, please visit the following link:

Trinity Access Programme

LGBTQ+

TENI Contact Info

Email: office@teni.ie Gender Identity Family Support Line: 01 907 3707 Tuesday 10am-12pm and Sunday 6pm-9pm

Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI)

• The Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI) is an organisation with a mission to advance equality and inclusion, and improve the lives of trans people and their families.

• TENI works nationally in five main areas: healthcare, employment, education, family support and legislaton.

• TENI offers a wide range of supports for trans people and their families, as well as healthcare providers.

• For more information on the supoprts available through TENI and how to access these supports, please visit the link below.

TENI

Financial Support

MABS Contact Information

Helpline Number: 0818 07 2000 Helpline open: Monday-Friday, 9am-8pm. Email: helpline@mabs.ie

Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS)

• MABS is the Irish money advice service and supports individuals by providing advice on money, budgeting, and problem debt, free of charge.
• MABS can help provide you with impartial advice on how to manage your money and debt. As a service, MABS offers support online, over the phone, and face to face.
• The MABS website is linked below and contains information about the service as well as topics including: managing money, my financial healthcheck and tackling debt.

MABS

Domestic Abuse

Women's Aid National Helpline (National Freephone Helpline, 24hr): 1 800 341 900

Find help and local helpline information

Women's Aid

• Women's Aid is a national, feminist organisation working to prevent and address the impact of domestic violence and abuse including coercive control, in Ireland since 1974.

• Women's Aid offers a range of supports including:
• Information on what healthy relationships look like through their Too Into You campaign.
• Power to Change Programme.
• The National Freephone Helpline and Instant Messaging Support Services.
• One-to-one services and court support.

• For more information and to access these supports, please visit their website linked below.

Women's Aid

Neurodiversity

AsIAm Contact Info

Autism Information Line Phone: 0818 234 234 (available to call or instant message) Information line open Monday-Thursday 10-3pm Email: support@asiam.ie

AsIAm

• AsIAm is Ireland's national autism charity. As an organisation, their stated purpose is to advocate for an inclusive society for autistic people that is accessible, accepting, and affirming. AsIAm works to support the autistic community and their families to fully engage in Irish life and build the capacity of society to facilitate true inclusion.

• AsIAm offers a range of supports, including, but not limited to:
• Community Supports.
• Information through their "One Stop Shop" programme.
• Child and family supports.
• Adult supports.
• Autism ID cards.
• Employment supports.

• For more information on AsIAm and their supports, visit the link below.

AsIAm

Housing

Citizens Information Contact

Phone Service: 0818 07 4000 Phone Service is open from Monday-Friday, 9am-8pm.

Citizens Information: Homelessness

Find your local Citizens Information Centre

• The link at the bottom of this window will route you to the Citizens Information Page with information on homelessness.

• Click the link below for further information on the following topics:
• Different support and accommodation options for those who are homeless.
• Services if you are sleeping rough.
• What accommodatoin and housing supports are available.
• Accessing your social welfare payment when you are homeless.
• Other supports.
• Where to apply.

Citizens Information: Homelessness

Addiction

Student Counselling Contact Info

Phone: 01 896 1407 Email: student-counselling@tcd.ie Address: 3rd floor, 7-9 South Leinster Street Trinity College, Dublin 2.

Student Counselling Service (Group Sessions)

• The Student Counselling Service hosts a variety of free group therapy sessions for students.
• Some of the group therapy sessions are drop-in groups, while others require pre-registration or are referral only.
• Some examples of groups hosted by the Student Counselling Service include, but are not limited to:
• Ethnic Minorities Support Group.
• Addiction Recovery and Wellbeing Group.
• Rainbow Group.
• Bereavement Group.
• Compassion Focused Therapy.

• For the complete list of groups offered, when the groups are hosted, and how to join, please visit the link below.

Student Counselling Service (Groups)

Legal Advice

Citizens Information Contact

Phone Service: 0818 07 4000 Phone Service is open from Monday-Friday, 9am-8pm.

Citizens Information

Find your local Citizens Information Centre

• The citizensinformation.ie website provides comprehensive information on public services and on the entitlements of citizens in Ireland.

• The website gathers information from various government departments and agencies, and makes sure that you have all the information you need, presented in an easy-to-understand way.

Citizens Information

Legal Advice

TCD FLAC Contact Info Email: flac@csc.tcd.ie

TCD Free Legal Advice Centre (FLAC)

Enquiry/Appointment Booking Form

• Trinity FLAC is Trinity College Dublin’s branch of the Free Legal Advice Centres Ltd.
• Trinity FLAC runs clinics throughout the year at which students can avail of free legal advice from a qualified solicitor. These are held every Tuesday over the phone. Any student can come along and seek help with their problems in an atmosphere of absolute confidentiality.
• Trinity FLAC seeks to promote equal access to justice for everybody. Trinity FLAC is dedicated to raising awareness about the impact of the law on society, as well as providing legal services to Trinity students.
• For more information, please visit Trinity FLAC's website by clicking the link below.

Trinity FLAC

Addiction

College Health Contact Info

Phone: 01 896 1591 or 01 896 1556 Phonelines are open: 9am-5pm Address: The Printing House, College Health Service, Trinity College Dublin, D02 DP29.

College Health Service

• If you are looking for support with recovery from addiction, you may benefit from meeting with a GP through the College Health Service.

• The College Health Service provides student consultations with GPs that are free of charge, with modest charges for additional services.

• Meeting with a GP will allow you to discuss your experience, concerns, and questions with a healthcare professional in a confidential atmosphere. The GP can offer advice, monitor your health, and direct you to further supports and organisations as needed.
• For more information on the services offered by College Health, please visit the link below or contact the service using the phone numbers listed above.

College Health Service

Mental Health and Therapeutic Supports

Student Counselling Contact Info

Phone: 01 896 1407 Email: student-counselling@tcd.ie Address: 3rd floor, 7-9 South Leinster Street Trinity College, Dublin 2.

Student Counselling Service (Individual Sessions)

• The Student Counselling Service offers free, confidential, and non-judgemental support to TCD students who are experiencing personal and/or academic concerns.
• If you are experiencing difficulties with your mental health and would like to pursue one-on-one counselling with the Student Counselling Service, you can sign up for a SNAP session, which stands for Support and Needs Assessment Planning.
• In the SNAP session, you will meet with a clinician from Student Counselling Service to discuss what you are experiencing and determine what resources and next steps will be most helpful for you.
• To book a SNAP session, please visit the following link:
• For more information on the Student Counselling Service, please click the link below.

SNAP Booking Link

Student Counselling Service (Individual)

Financial Support

Academic Registry Contact Information

Phone: (01) 896 4500 Email: academic.registry@tcd.ie Address: Watts Building, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2.

Academic Registry

• The link below contains information on a variety of financial supports, including:
  • Irish Government supports for Irish and EU students.
  • Student loan programmes.
  • Sponsorships
  • Trinity funding.
  • Scholarships.

• For more information on these financial supports, please visit the following link:

Academic Registry

Mental Health and Therapeutic Supports

Rape Crisis Network

Please call the Garda at 999 if in imediate danger. 24 Helpline Phone Number: 1800 778888 Email: info@rcni.ie

Rape Crisis Network

• Rape Crisis Ireland (RCI) is a leading feminist organisation that advocates on behalf of survivors of sexual violence. RCI aim to improve survivors' access to justice and other supports they need.

• RCI offers a variety of supports including:
• 24 Hour Helpline.
• Local Crisis Centres.
• Support Services.
• Training and Information.
• For more information about services and support, please visit the link below.

Rape Crisis Network

LGBTQ+

TCDSU Contact Information

Phone: (01) 646 8431 Email: frontoffice@tcdsu.org Address: House 6, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2. D02 FD37

Students' Union Transition Fund

• The Students' Union has a T-Fund which is dedicated to the social transitions of transgender students at Trinity.

• For more information on this fund and other financial supports offered to Trinity students through th SU, please visit the link below.

• Other helpful contact information:
• TCDSU LGBTQ+ Rights Officer Email: lgbt@tcdsu.org

SU Transition Fund

International Students

TCD Global Room

TCD Global Room

• The Global Room is a welcoming student support hub and event space on campus for all Trinity students, managed by the International Student Liaison Officer.
• The Global Room service is supported by a team of Global Ambassadors, students trained to help students with a wide range of queries ranging from immigration and accommodation practicalities to the basics of settling into life in Dublin and at Trinity.

• During the academic term, the Global Room is open from 9:30am to 9pm Monday-Friday. The Global Room runs the New2Dublin programme on Monday evenings for several weeks at the start of term to help incoming students adjust to life in Dublin city and answer questions large and small, from making friends to where to find the cheapest groceries.
• Over 300 international-themed events are held in the Global Room during the academic year, such as national holiday celebrations, seminars, movie screenings and information initiatives.

Global Room

Mental Health and Therapeutic Supports

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One in Four

Neurodiversity

DUNeS Contact Info.

Email: neurodiversity@csc.tcd.ie Instagram account: dunes_tcd

DUNeS (Neurodiversity Society)

• DUNeS is the Dublin University (or TCD) Neurodiversity Society.
• DUNeS is open to students of all neurotypes and provides a space to explore, educate, and learn about neurodiversity.
• DUNeS hosts a variety of events for members, including social events and gaming nights.
• If you are interested in learning more about the Neurodiversity Society, please visit the link below:

DUNeS (Neurodiversity Society)

Mental Health and Therapeutic Supports

HSE Contact Information

HSE Live Phone Service: Freephone: 1800 700 700 From outside Ireland: 00 353 1 240 8787 Monday to Friday: 8am-8pm Saturday: 9am-pm Closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays

National Counselling Service

• The National Counselling Service provides free counselling to people age 18 or older who experienced childhood abuse or neglect, are former residents of a mother and baby home, or have a medical card.

• For information on the National Counselling Service, self-referrals, and availing of the service with a medical card, please visit the link below.

National Counselling Service

Religious Support

TCD Chaplaincy Contact Info

Email: chaplaincy@tcd.ie Address: House 27, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2.

TCD Chaplaincy

Contact Information for Specific Chaplains

• The Chaplains at Trinity are representatives of the main Christian Churches in Ireland who work together as a team, sharing both the college chapel and the chaplaincy in House 27 for their work and worship.
• All the Chaplains are available to help and serve you during your time in Trinity. The Chaplaincy seeks to be a place of welcome and hospitality for all members of the University community.
• The Chaplains invite students to share a simple lunch on Tuesdays during term time between 12:30 and 14:00. They have a term calendar and newsletter that contains details on the events and activities they organise each semester.
• They offer pastoral guidance and spiritual accompanient through a programme of faith development seminars, discussion, and prayer groups organised each term. They also welcome staff and students to their retreats, days of reflection, weekends away, and annual day excursion.
• There are more supports and services offered by the TCD Chaplaincy. For more information, please visit the link below.

Chaplaincy

Financial Support

HSE Contact Information

HSE Live Phone Service: Freephone: 1800 700 700 From outside Ireland: 00 353 1 240 8787 Monday to Friday: 8am-8pm Saturday: 9am-pm Closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays

Medical Card

• Medical Cards can allow you to access medical services, prescription medicines, and hopsital care for free.
• You must apply for a medical card.
• To apply for a medical card, learn about eligibility criteria, and learn more about what a medical card covers, please visit the link below:

Medical Card

Housing

Student Accommodation Contact Information

Campus Accommodation Phone: 01 896 1177 Email: residences@tcd.ie ---------------------------------------- Trinity Hall Accommodation Phone: 01 896 8024 Email: trinity.hall@tcd.ie ---------------------------------------- Financial Queries: residential.accounts@tcd.ie ----------------------------------------

On-Campus Housing

• Trinity offers on-campus housing to students, which you can apply for online, using the link below.
• On-campus housing is limited, so we recommend you review the information on the website linked below to determine your eligibility and to learn when to apply.

Link to Accommodation Enquiry Form

On Campus Housing

Financial Support

Undergraduate Student Assistance Fund

• The Undergraduate Student Assistance Fund (SAF) provides financial support to students experiencing short or long-term financial difficulties while attending higher education.

• For more information on this fund, eligibility, and how to apply, please visit the link below:

Undergraduate Student Assistance Fund

Mental Health and Therapeutic Supports

Student Counselling Contact Info

Phone: 01 896 1407 Email: student-counselling@tcd.ie Address: 3rd floor, 7-9 South Leinster Street Trinity College, Dublin 2.

Student Counselling Service (Group Sessions)

• The Student Counselling Service hosts a variety of free group therapy sessions for students.
• Some of the group therapy sessions are drop-in groups, while others require pre-registration or are referral only.
• Some examples of groups hosted by the Student Counselling Service include, but are not limited to:
• Ethnic Minorities Support Group.
• Addiction Recovery and Wellbeing Group.
• Rainbow Group.
• Bereavement Group.
• Compassion Focused Therapy.

• For the complete list of groups offered, when the groups are hosted, and how to join, please visit the link below.

Student Counselling Service (Groups)

Housing

Focus Ireland Contact Information

Phone: 01 881 5900 Email: help@focusireland.ie

Focus Ireland

Contact Form and Office Locations

• Focus Ireland is an organisation that can provide you with advice and information related to housing and homelessness.

• Focus Ireland can provide you with the following supports through their Advice and Information Service:
• Advice and information to support you to keep your current tenancy.
• Information on tenant and landlord rights and repsonsibilites.
• Information on housing elgibility and housing options.
• Advice on finding long-term housing.
• Support to access emergency accomodations or support while you are staying in emergency accommodation.
• Information on services such as social welfare, employment, education, and health services.

• For more information and to contact Focus Ireland, please visit the link below.

Focus Ireland

Financial Support

MyWelfare Contact Information

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Additional Needs Payment

• The Additional Needs Payment is a Supplementary Welfare Allowance payment that you may apply for if you have essential expenses that you cannot pay from your weekly income or other sources (for example maintenance or savings).
• This payment does not cover non-essential household or personal costs, or costs that are the responsibility of another Government department or agency.
• To apply for The Additional Needs Payment, you will need a verified MyGovID account. If you do not have a verified account, you can apply for one using the following link:
• For more information on The Additional Needs Payment, eligibility, and to apply, please visit the following link:

Create a MyGovID Account

Additional Needs Payment

Neurodiversity

ADHD Ireland Contact Info

Phone: (01) 874 8349 Email: info@adhdireland.ie

ADHD Ireland

ADHD Ireland Contact Form

• ADHD Ireland is a national level non-profit organisation dedicated to providing up-to-date information, resources, and community building opportunities to individuals with ADHD, as well as parents of children with ADHD and the professionals who serve the ADHD community.

• ADHD Ireland's mission is to make life better for people affected by ADHD.

• As an organisation, ADHD Ireland provides a range of supports including:
• Psychoeducational and psychosocial support and work to raise awareness and acceptance of ADHD.
• Support line and email advice service.
• Information webinars.
• Awareness talks.
• Peer-to-peer support groups for all.
• Teen/adult self-development and parenting courses.
• Social and creative events.
• For more information, please visit the link below.

ADHD Ireland

Mental Health and Therapeutic Supports

Student Counselling Contact Info

Phone: 01 896 1407 Email: student-counselling@tcd.ie Address: 3rd floor, 7-9 South Leinster Street Trinity College, Dublin 2.

Student Counselling Service (Group Sessions)

• The Student Counselling Service hosts a variety of free group therapy sessions for students.
• Some of the group therapy sessions are drop-in groups, while others require pre-registration or are referral only.
• Some examples of groups hosted by the Student Counselling Service include, but are not limited to:
• Ethnic Minorities Support Group.
• Addiction Recovery and Wellbeing Group.
• Rainbow Group.
• Bereavement Group.
• Compassion Focused Therapy.

• For the complete list of groups offered, when the groups are hosted, and how to join, please visit the link below.

Student Counselling Service (Groups)