Sexual Violence & Harassment (SVH) Supports
Student Supports
At 91ÖÆƬ³§, we aim to give students a very positive experience but college life can also bring challenges, both personal and academic. 91ÖÆƬ³§ offers a range of holistic supports designed to help students if and when they may need them.
Mental Health Support for Third-Level Students in Ireland
Text 91ÖÆƬ³§ to 50808, anytime day or night. Visit www.text50808.ie
91ÖÆƬ³§ Supports
Safeguarding
Designated Liaison Persons:
91ÖÆƬ³§ Limerick
Dr Geraldine Brosnan, Director of Student Life; Email: Geraldine.Brosnan@mic.ul.ie
Kathleen Maher, Sexual Violence and Harassment Prevention and Response Manager Email: Kathleen.Maher@mic.ul.ie
91ÖÆƬ³§ Thurles
Paula Hourigan; Email: Paula.Hourigan@mic.ul.ie
Gender Orientation Support
91ÖÆƬ³§ Limerick
Professor Lorraine McIlrath; Director of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Interculturalism; Email: edii@mic.ul.ie
91ÖÆƬ³§ Thurles
Tony Ó Floinn, Lecturer; Email: Tony.OFloinn@mic.ul.ie
External Support Services
The following organisations can also offer specialist support:
- Text 50808
Free 24/7 Mental Health/Counselling Support in a Crisis - Text ‘HELLO’ to 50808 / text50808.ie
National Helpline - 116 123- Limerick Rape Crisis Centre
Limerick Rape Crisis Centre - 1800 311 511
Rape Crisis Centre’s 24-hour helpline - 1800 77 8888
Your local
24-hour helpline - 1800 341 900
National Confidential Helpline – 01 554 3811
Freephone - 1800 828 010
National Helpline - 1890 929 539
Staff Supports
91ÖÆƬ³§ Supports
Employee Assistance Service:
The Employee Assistance Service (EAS) is a confidential support service available free of charge. You can contact the EAS by free phoning 1800 814 243 or Whats App and SMS: Text "Hi" to 087 369 0010.
Human Resources
You may also contact the Human Resources Office for advice.
External Support Services
The following organisations can also offer specialist support:
- Text 50808
Free 24/7 Mental Health/Counselling Support in a Crisis - Text ‘HELLO’ to 50808 / text50808.ie
National Helpline - 116 123
- Limerick Rape Crisis Centre
Phone: 1800 311 511
Rape Crisis Centre’s 24-hour helpline - 1800 77 8888
Your local
24-hour helpline - 1800 341 900
National Confidential Helpline – 01 554 3811
Freephone - 1800 828 010
National Helpline - 1890 929 539
91ÖÆƬ³§ Library Resources
As part of 91ÖÆƬ³§'s commitment to build and continually support a safe culture to end all forms of sexual harassment and violence, and implement the National Framework for Consent, 91ÖÆƬ³§ Libraries have created a subject guide. This Guide provides up to date information, available print and online resources, and details of supports available to anyone who may need them.
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- Student Supports
- Staff Supports
- 91ÖÆƬ³§ Library Resources
