Wellbeing support
At UL, you are part of a pack and should never feel like you must go it alone. Whether you are struggling with your mental health, physical health, substance abuse or sexual health, there are plenty of supports available to you.
No matter how you're feeling, the first step towards feeling better is to talk to someone and find the right help. The Advice & Advocacy team are here to help signpost you to the right service when it comes to your wellbeing and you are welcome to book a meeting to help guide you just click here to book in.
Mental wellbeing
Now more than ever, it is so important for students to take care of their wellbeing and look after their mental health. If you are stressed, feeling down, anxious, depressed or just not yourself, there is always someone that you can turn to for support, advice or even just a listening ear.
If you need support regarding your wellbeing, whether it be related to your mental health or otherwise, you can contact UL Student Counselling and Wellbeing Service for counselling support. UL Student Counselling and Wellbeing Service provides a drop-in service Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 12 noon (last check-in 11:40).
Outside of this, there is also the UL Chaplaincy which runs weekdays from 11am to 3pm. Phone contact 061232180/3635. The chaplains provide a listening service, offer a welcoming space and supportive presence to students and staff. They promote an open and caring environment where diversity is respected. The key activities of the UL Chaplaincy team fall into 3 categories:
Online supports
Student can also avail of the following online supports:
Students can also call:
- UL Chaplaincy (Teach Fáilte) – 061 232180 / 3635
- A&E dept. for mental health crisis – 061-301111
- Pieta House – 1800 247 247
Physical health
If you are having issues with your physical health, you can contact our health centre. The Student Health Centre is in block C, level M (room CM061) in the main building and provides a service for University of Limerick registered students only.
The Student Health Centre is an urgent care/advisory service and deals with all general health issues as they present. Any students with a long-term medical condition which requires regular follow up should register with a local GP, as the Student Health Centre is not a GP service.
For more information check out Student Health Centre.
UL Sports and Clubs & Socieites
Another way to look after your physical health is to join a sports team or club/society at UL. In total, there are over 75 clubs and societies within UL, all of which boast a strong community of members and delegates. Clubs & societies are a huge part of the university experience at UL. Joining a club or society allows you to be part of a community, make new friends, meet like-minded people, find a new sport or hobby, learn a new skill, have fun, and make the most of your college experience!
Learn more here.
Substance use
UL now has a Substance Use and Gambling Support Service. If you have any questions or concerns about substance use or gambling regarding your use or if you are concerned about someone else’s use. You can contact Eva Devaney at sugs@ul.ie or if you would like more information on the service just click here.
Drugs.ie is also a very useful website that will inform you of the effects of drugs and alcohol use along with useful external support services in your community.
Sexual health
UL offers Sexual Health & Wellbeing Training for students regarding Consent, digital intimacy workshops, Bystander intervention and Handling disclosures training for students for free, just click here form more information https://www.ul.ie/equality-diversity-inclusion/sexual-health-wellbeing/education-training
Information about all aspects of sexual health including contraception, sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy can be found below.
Unplanned pregnancy
An unplanned pregnancy may leave you feeling worried and confused. You may have many conflicting and strong feelings about your pregnancy. However you're feeling, there are many supports and services that can help you get through it!
Image Based Sexual Assault (IBSA)
Image based sexual assault is when intimate pictures are share non-consensually. Recent legislation has now made this an offence.
Hotline.ie is the national centre for combating illegal content online.
Other supports