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Contents
Student Mental Health & Wellbeing Policy......................................................3
Concepts.........................................................................................................................................3
Principles........................................................................................................................................ 4
Responsibilities...............................................................................................................................4
Legislation...................................................................................................................................... 5
Policy Overview..............................................................................................................................5
Roles.................................................................................................................................... 5
Environment........................................................................................................................ 7
Confidentiality..................................................................................................................... 7
Relationship with other CIT Policies................................................................................... 8
Records................................................................................................................................8
Responsible Office...............................................................................................................8
Procedures..................................................................................................................................... 8
Advice for concerned students...........................................................................................9
Advice for concerned staff................................................................................................10
Disability Support Service Registration.............................................................................13
Appendix...................................................................................................................................... 14
Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) Mental Health Supports..............................................14
Safety Response Team (SRT).............................................................................................15
Changes Summary.............................................................................................................16
Index..................................................................................................................................17
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Student Mental Health & Wellbeing
Policy
The purpose of this document is to outline Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) Student Mental Health &
Wellbeing Policy.
CIT recognises that mental health and wellbeing is crucial to students’ academic performance, capacity
to learn and ability to engage fully with the wider experience of higher education and is therefore a vital
concern of CIT.
As defined in CIT Strategic Plan 2012-2016 CIT aims to provide inclusive access to higher education by
making available education opportunities which empower all motivated individuals to pursue personal,
intellectual and professional enhancement. CIT is committed to respecting and protecting the dignity
and rights of individuals through practices which promote fairness and equality for all.
CIT promotes an environment which encourages mental health and wellbeing for all students and
provides additional supports where it is appropriate and reasonable to do so. For example, supports
are targeted at individual students who have mental health difficulties and to cohorts of students with
particular needs, for instance, international students who might face cultural and language barriers as
a result of being isolated from family and home for the first time.
Concepts
The concept of mental health and illness is introduced and defined in this section.
The concept of mental health as used in this policy is broader than the mere absence of a mental disorder
and encompasses a wide spectrum of experiences including mental wellbeing, mental health difficulties/
distress and mental disorder/illness.
These concepts are further defined below.
Mental Health Defined as a state of well-being in which every
individual realizes his or her own potential, can
cope with the normal stresses of life, can work
productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a
contribution to her/his community
1
.
Mental health difficulties/distress Incorporates a wide range of experiences that
affect individuals’ thinking and behaviour and
results in a less effective ability to cope with
and manage the person’s life, particularly when
faced with a change in environment or lifestyle.
Evidence of mental health difficulties/distress may
1
World Health Organisation. 2018. Mental health: a state of well-being. [ONLINE] Available at: http://
www.who.int/features/factfiles/mental_health/en/. [Accessed 5 February 2018].
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include low level anxiety or depression, poor
concentration and performance, difficulty with
eating/excessive eating, withdrawal from peer
group, substance abuse, changed behaviour and
appearance, suicide ideation, obsessive attitude
towards work/pre-occupation with failure etc.
Such difficulties will not necessarily warrant
specialist mental health care or admission to a
specialist facility.
Mental illness Describes the experience of severe mental
health difficulties. It includes conditions
such as schizophrenia, depression, bipolar
disorder, anxiety/panic disorders, eating disorders,
obsessive compulsive disorders and attention
deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Principles
The objectives of the Student Mental Health & Wellbeing Policy are outlined in this section.
CIT encourages the promotion, protection and restoration of mental health and wellbeing amongst all
its students. This Policy aims to promote student health and wellbeing by aligning CIT’s practices and
policies to support that goal and to provide support to staff.
Towards achieving this aim, the following are the objectives of this Policy:
• To promote a learning environment which is supportive of mental health and wellbeing and in which
mental health difficulties are openly acknowledged.
• To direct and inform students with
1. diagnosed mental health difficulties or
2. concerns about their mental health
on the supports that are available and how to avail of these supports.
• To direct staff to procedures that should be followed if they:
1. encounter an emergency arising from a student’s mental health difficulties, or
2. suspect a student might be experiencing a mental health difficulty, but where there is no apparent
emergency.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) in providing a supportive and inclusive
community are outlined in this topic.
Central to CIT vision as outlined in its strategic plan is the promotion of a supportive and inclusive
community, which develops and fosters the talents of its students and ensures that the dignity and
rights of all individuals are respected and protected. In this regard, safeguarding mental health and
wellbeing is a concern for all members of the CIT community, and all members share in the responsibility
for promoting an inclusive environment which supports the promotion, protection and restoration of
mental health and wellbeing.
While CIT is committed to providing a supportive environment, there are, of necessity, limits to the
extent of that support. It is not the responsibility of CIT to replicate services that already exist in the
community and/or through the HSE.
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CIT respects and supports the rights, needs and privacy of students experiencing mental health
difficulties and endeavours to provide a supportive environment that assists students with mental health
difficulties to realise their full academic potential. However, CIT also has a duty to balance the rights
of students experiencing mental health difficulties with the overall duty of care it has to its students
and staff.
Legislation
Existing government legislation that was considered in developing the Student Mental Health &
Wellbeing Policy is outlined in this section.
In implementing this Policy, CIT will be mindful of its obligations to students under relevant legislation
including the Equal Status Acts 2000-2015, the Mental Health Acts 2001-2016, the Disability Act, 2005
and the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003. Please refer to the Irish Statute Book for more information
on these Acts.
Policy Overview
CIT's different levels of interventions are described in this section.
CIT employs an integrated approach to student mental health and wellbeing with four levels of
intervention which are further outlined below:
1. For all students, CIT policies and practices are designed with the goal of ensuring that positive mental
health is promoted, wellbeing is protected and the creation of a community and campus environment
that is supportive and inclusive, encouraging student engagement and connection.
2. For students who want or require skills development to protect their mental health, resources and
services are available informing them about the importance of mental health for academic success,
helping them attempt maintain and regain mental health and wellbeing and early signs of poor coping
and strategies for coping.
3. For students seeking or requiring professional intervention, clear guidelines are in place on how to
apply for academic supports and accommodations, and policies exist to ensure that students with
mental health difficulties are not subject to discrimination.
4. For students who require professional intervention urgently, procedures are in place to mitigate risk
and coordinate a response which escalates or refers decision making to those appropriately qualified
in mental health care.
Roles
The role and responsibilities of both student and staff with due regard to CIT Student Mental Health &
Wellbeing Policy are discussed in this topic.
Staff role
The role of staff with regard to this policy is discussed in this topic.
Often the first person a student discloses a mental health difficulty to, or to notice that a student may
have a mental health difficulty, will be a member of staff, for example, a lecturer. Therefore, all staff
should familiarise themselves with this Policy and where/how to direct students in need of support.
Additional information and training on mental health are available, and staff are strongly encouraged
to avail themselves of these resources.
Staff should respond to any disclosure of mental health difficulties by a student in a non-judgemental
and supportive manner. Staff should be sensitive in their choice of language. Negative or dismissive
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language can discourage students from disclosing mental health difficulties and can further stigmatise
such difficulties.
Staff should be ready to offer support to students but are not expected to assume responsibilities outside
the parameters of their role. Staff should be aware of their personal limitations and should avoid taking
on a pastoral role unless properly trained. The appropriate course of action for staff members who
become concerned about a student’s mental health depends on the urgency of the situation.
If a member of staff has concerns about a student and wishes to seek advice with regard to the best
course of action s/he is encouraged to contact CIT's Counselling Service. Alternatively, staff members
are advised to contact a member of CIT Medical Centre.
Note: The identity of the student should not be disclosed without their permission.
Staff/students who are concerned about a student's wellbeing should refer that student to the relevant
resources and encourage him/her to seek support at the earliest opportunity. Students or staff may wish
to direct the student to the CIT Student Counselling Service, Student Medical Centre, chaplains, or the
Student Union Welfare Officer. More information on these services are available via in the Appendix of
this document.
If a student discloses that s/he has a diagnosed mental health condition which might affect his/her
academic performance, staff should make the student aware of the services provided by the CIT
Disability Support Service (DSS).
In order to register for supports from the DSS, new students are required to register for DSS supports
using the instructions outlined in the Appendix of this policy document. Students are encouraged to
register as early as possible in the academic year.
Temporary Supports are also available for students with mental health difficulties during examinations.
Some students may wish to defer their exams until they are feeling well enough to take their exams and
in this sceanario the student should refer to CIT's Examination Supports.
Staff need to make themselves aware of the procedures for dealing with urgent and non-urgent cases
as outlined in this policy document.
Student Role
The role of students with regard to this policy is discussed in this topic.
Students are encouraged to take care of their own mental health. In particular, students should ensure
that they get adequate rest and exercise, take medication if prescribed, and access appropriate support
whether inside or outside CIT.
Students are responsible for communicating their needs and seeking support within CIT. CIT cannot offer
appropriate and reasonable supports without this information.
Students are strongly encouraged to disclose if they have mental health difficulties. Without such
disclosure, CIT cannot provide appropriate supports or make appropriate referrals.
Students with diagnosed mental health conditions are encouraged to seek support from CIT Disability
Support Service (DSS).
In order to register for supports from the DSS, new students are required to register for DSS supports
using the instructions outlined in the Appendix of this document. Students are encouraged to register
as early as possible in the academic year.
Temporary Supports are also available for students with mental health difficulties during examinations.
Some students may wish to defer their exams until they are feeling well enough to take their exams and
in this sceanario the student should refer to CIT's Examination Supports.
Many programmes in CIT are subject to CIT Fitness to Practice and Fitness to Study policies. Students
who intend enrolling and who are enrolled in such programs are obliged to adhere to these policies.
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Staff/students who are concerned about a student's wellbeing should refer that student to the relevant
resources and encourage him/her to seek support at the earliest opportunity. Students or staff may wish
to direct the student to the CIT Student Counselling Service, Student Medical Centre, chaplains, or the
Student Union Welfare Officer. More information on these services are available via in the Appendix of
this document.
The Student Regulations apply to every student. Students should be aware that any behaviour which
impacts negatively on fellow students or staff, or which is in any way disruptive or which breaches CIT's
policies and procedures, is not acceptable and will be subject to the appropriate policy/procedure.
Students should be aware of their personal limitations.
Environment
Central to CIT’s mission and vision is to provide a supportive environment for CIT students through the
provision of effective, student-centred supports and services. CIT recognises that the student experience
is an essential element of a student-centred institution and that education involves more than academic
studies. Joining a society gives students the opportunity to interact and socialise with other students
with similar interests, which in turn relieves academic pressures.
The Sports Office plays a key role in the life of CIT, assisting students in the running of clubs which bring
students with similar interests together. By making connections in class and through engagement with
student societies, sports clubs, and peer mentoring, students are encouraged to form small communities
and friendships. Such connections reduce students’ isolation and enhance their sense of belonging.
CIT is committed to running a series of events throughout the year to promote mental health awareness
and to build students’ capacity to understand the signs and symptoms of poor coping. These events
encourage students to intervene on their own behalf in a timely way to prevent the onset of more serious
mental health difficulties.
CIT provides campus based support services to assist students who require additional advice or who
might require further intervention. Course coordinators, Heads of Department, chaplaincy and the CIT
Students Union Welfare Office etc can help direct students to these services. More information on the
full range of services that CIT is available in the Appendix.
Reference Material
Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) Mental Health Supports on page 14
A summary of the mental health support services provided by CIT.
Policy Procedures
Advice for concerned students on page 9
The following outlines how to deal with the situation if you are feeling distressed or if you are concerned
that a fellow student might be distressed.
Emergency Situation on page 9
This topic provides advice in dealing with an emergency situation.
Student Non Emergency Situation on page 10
This topic outlines advice for students are dealing with an non-emergency situation.
Staff Non Emergency Situation on page 12
This section provides advice for staff that are dealing with an non-emergency situation with a student.
Confidentiality
Any disclosure of a mental health difficulty by a student to CIT staff must be treated sensitively,
respectfully, and confidentially. This is important for protecting data, and for creating an environment
in which students feel safe to talk about mental health difficulties. Some students will be concerned
about the sharing of their information. Therefore, the sharing of information should be discussed in each
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individual case with the student beforehand. Students should be informed about who information will
be shared with and why, and be assured that this will be done appropriately, in confidence, and in their
best interests, and that it will not affect their academic standing.
If a student does not consent to his/her information being shared, it should not be shared unless required
by law and/or as provided for below. Students should be aware that if permission is not given to share
their information with relevant staff, it might not be possible to make reasonable accommodations or
to put recommended supports in place.
Information should only be given to external third parties, such as parents, with the student’s express
consent, preferably in writing. While it is permissible to listen to and receive information from external
third parties, it should be made clear to the third party that the student in question has a right to
know the content and source of such information. If external third parties, e.g. a parent or a spouse,
are concerned about a student, staff should direct the third party to contact the student directly to
encourage the student to make contact with the relevant services. If the third party is concerned about
the safety of the student, staff should direct the third party to contact emergency services to report
their concerns.
Information can be disclosed without a student’s consent in the following limited circumstances:
• Where the student is considered a danger to him/herself or others.
• Where a crime is being investigated and information is requested.
• Where information is required for the purposes of safeguarding the State by a member of An Garda
Síochána of the rank of Chief Superintendent or higher or by an officer of the Permanent Defence
Force designated by the Minister for Defence and who holds the rank of colonel or higher.
• Where disclosure is required by law, for example by a court or legislation such as the Children First
Act, 2015.
Relationship with other CIT Policies
This Policy will operate parallel to other CIT policies and procedures, including:
• Fitness to Practice Policy
• Fitness to Study Policy
• Student Disciplinary Procedure
• other relevant policies and procedures.
Records
Records will be managed in accordance with CIT Data Protection Policy and legal requirements.
Responsible Office
The Office of the Registrar & Vice President for Academic Affairs has responsibility for overseeing the
implementation of this Policy.
Procedures
This section provides an overview of the policy procedures associated with the Student Mental Health
& Wellbeing Policy.
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Advice for concerned students
The following outlines how to deal with the situation if you are feeling distressed or if you are concerned
that a fellow student might be distressed.
Initially you need to make an assessment about the situation you face yourself in and you need to make
a judgement if the situation is an emergency.
Figure 1: Assessment Risk
When accessing the situation you face consider the following questions:
• You think you might hurt yourself or others, or you think your fellow student might hurt themselves
or others?
• You or your fellow student is seriously ill?
• You or your fellow student is at risk of suicide?
If you answer:
• YES to any of the questions above then you should refer to the procedure Emergency Situation.
• NO to all the questions above then you should refer to Non Emergency Situation.
Reference Material
Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) Mental Health Supports on page 14
A summary of the mental health support services provided by CIT.
Additional Information
Environment on page 7
Emergency Situation
This topic provides advice in dealing with an emergency situation.
1. If you are on campus contact a member of CIT's Safety Response Team (SRT).
2. If an individual i.e. student has overdosed or requires assistance for self harm or has exhibited violent,
armed and/or aggressive behaviour then an ambulance should be requested by calling emergency
services on 999 or 112.
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3. Once help is on its way, if it is safe to do so, reassure the student and wait with him/her until help
arrives.
After the incident
• Talk about it with friends or family while ensuring to respect the confidentiality of the student.
• Consider talking to CIT Counselling Service.
• Talk to your Academic Department about what has happened, you might need a few days away
from your studies or arrange an extension, for example. For more information on these supports
please refer to CIT policy on Individual Extenuating Circumstances and MyCIT online form.
Reference Material
Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) Mental Health Supports on page 14
A summary of the mental health support services provided by CIT.
Additional Information
Environment on page 7
Student Non Emergency Situation
This topic outlines advice for students are dealing with an non-emergency situation.
1. If you are concerned about your own mental health:
a) Resources are available in CIT to inform you about mental health issues and to help you attempt
to regain mental wellbeing. Please refer to topic on CIT Mental Health Supports. Students with
diagnosed mental health conditions are encouraged to seek support from CIT Disability Support
Service (DSS).
b) Please refer to the relevant resources and seek support at the earliest opportunity. In particular
refer to the CIT Student Counselling Service, Student Medical Centre, Chaplaincy, or the Student
Union Welfare Officer. More information on these services are available in the Appendix of this
policy.
c) In order to register for supports from the DSS, new students are required to register for DSS
supports using the instructions outlined in the DSS Registration topic of this policy document.
Students are encouraged to register as early as possible in the academic year.
2. If you are concerned about a fellow student's mental health:
a) Be aware of your personal limitations.
b) Express your concern to your fellow student, and encourage him/her to seek support. More
information on these services are available via in the Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) Mental
Health Supports topic.
c) You can talk to the Students’ Union Welfare Officer or to Chaplaincy/Pastoral Care on a no-names
basis.
Note: If someone is in immediate danger or is a danger to others, emergency services should
be called (telephone 999 or 112).
Reference Material
Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) Mental Health Supports on page 14
A summary of the mental health support services provided by CIT.
Additional Information
Environment on page 7
Advice for concerned staff
The following outlines how to deal with the situation if you are concerned that a student is showing
signs of distress.
Staff should be ready to offer support to students but are not expected to assume responsibilities outside
the parameters of their role. Staff should be aware of their personal limitations and should avoid taking
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on a pastoral role unless properly trained. The appropriate course of action for staff members who
become concerned about a student’s mental health depends on the urgency of the situation.
Initially you need to make an assessment about the urgency of the situation you face yourself in and you
need to make a judgement if the situation is an emergency.
Figure 2: Assessment Risk
When accessing the situation you should consider the following questions:
• Do you think the student might hurt themselves or others?
• Do you think the student is seriously ill?
• Do you feel that the student is at risk of suicide?
If you answer:
• YES to any of the questions above then you should refer to the procedure Emergency Situation.
• NOto all the questions above then you should refer to Non Emergency Situation.
If you are unsure about making an assessment then concerned staff should consider seeking advice from
colleagues, line manager CIT Counselling Service Student Medical Service or Chaplaincy/Pastoral Care.
Emergency Situation
This topic provides advice in dealing with an emergency situation.
1. If you are on campus contact a member of CIT's Safety Response Team (SRT).
2. If an individual i.e. student has overdosed or requires assistance for self harm or has exhibited violent,
armed and/or aggressive behaviour then an ambulance should be requested by calling emergency
services on 999 or 112.
3. Once help is on its way, if it is safe to do so, reassure the student and wait with him/her until help
arrives.
After the incident
• Talk about it with friends or family while ensuring to respect the confidentiality of the student.
• Consider talking to CIT Counselling Service.
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• Talk to your Academic Department about what has happened, you might need a few days away
from your studies or arrange an extension, for example. For more information on these supports
please refer to CIT policy on Individual Extenuating Circumstances and MyCIT online form.
Reference Material
Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) Mental Health Supports on page 14
A summary of the mental health support services provided by CIT.
Additional Information
Environment on page 7
Staff Non Emergency Situation
This section provides advice for staff that are dealing with an non-emergency situation with a student.
The following outlines the steps that staff should take if a student wishes to discuss an issue with them
or in cases where they initiate a conversation with a student.
1. When discussing sensitive issues you should arrange to speak to the student in a setting where s/he
can be assured of his/her confidentiality.
2. If you have concerns about the student and their wellbeing, discuss with the student your concerns
and reasons for them.
3. Listen to the student, try not to make judgements and keep an open mind. The process of listening
itself might be helpful to the student.
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4. If during the conversation the student expresses suicidal ideation, wishes they were dead, threatens
self-harm, expresses bizarre thoughts or ideas or becomes unduly agitated, then you should contact
your line manager for further advice and after the incident complete an Accident/Incident Report
Form. In addition, you should follow the guidelines indicated below and select the most appropriate
action:
a) Consent for help given during office hours - you should try and seek consent of the student and
if provided contact one of the following services with CIT's Student Medical Service, Student
Counselling Service or the student's GP.
b) Consent for help given during during non office hours - you should try and seek consent of the
student to contact South Doc on (1850) 335999. This service is available from 18.00 – 08.00 (next
day).
c) Student withholds consent - If the student withholds consent to contact medical services, advise
the student to contact his/her family or seek his/her consent to contact his/her family directly.
5. If anything has given you reason to be concerned about the safety of the student or anyone else,
you should treat this as urgent. If this case follow the procedure as outlined in the topic Emergency
Situation.
Reference Material
Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) Mental Health Supports on page 14
A summary of the mental health support services provided by CIT.
Additional Information
Environment on page 7
Disability Support Service Registration
The purpose of this document is to outline for to register for CIT's Disability Support Service (DSS)
Registration.
If you need any supports for your lectures or exams when you are at CIT because of your learning
difference, health condition or disability you will need to register with the CIT Disability Support Service
(DSS). Please complete the steps indicated below.
1. At the end of August complete the online registration form. This form is secure and confidential.
• The online registration form will be avilable at www.mycit.ie/dss.
• The link to the online registration form will also be sent to new students’ myCIT email in the first
week of Semester 1 (mid September).
• If the link is not available you can request assess to it by contacting [email protected].
2. Provide and submit the required documentation providing as much information as possible on the
full diagnosis. Please do not submit original copies of the documentation.
• You can submit copies of the documentation either by email to [email protected].
• Alternatively, you can hand the documentation in to the Access Service office.
The DSS is provided copies of your documents if you sent them to the CAO/DARE. We do not need
another copy unless you have new or updated information.
3. You will have a needs assessment meeting (either one to one or in a small group) with a member of
the DSS staff team. An email will be sent arranging details of this meeting.
Note: Please expect to wait a few weeks with regard to DSS assessment meetings. DSS
assessment meetings will be scheduled in September or October.
Note: You must register fully with the DSS (includes attending an assessment meeting) before
certain dates in order to request exam supports for end-of-semester exams (see website and/
or DSS Student Guide for exam deadline dates).
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Appendix
This appendix contains useful reference information related to the Student Mental Health & Wellbeing
Policy.
Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) Mental Health Supports
A summary of the mental health support services provided by CIT.
Support
Name
Support Description Telephone Email address Web
Address
Disability
Service
The aim of this service is
to encourage the participation
and access of students with
learning differences, disabilities
and health conditions into third
level education. Every student
with a disability has the right
to reasonable and appropriate
accommodations determined on
an individual basis a ccording to
the student’s certified disability/
learning difference/health
condition.
(021)
4335107
(021)
4335137
(087)
1776755
(087)
1389772
DSS Student
Web Page
DSS Staff
Web Page
Access
Service
The Access Service aims to
lead the way in high quality,
professional and responsive access
provision. This is achieved through
a strong commitment to education
and social inclusion principles.
The Access Service organises and
delivers a range of pre-entry,
entry and post-entry support
programmes for various groups
including students with disabilities.
(021)
4335140
Service Web
Page
Conselling
Service
The Counselling Service offers a
confidential space for you to reflect
and explore these issues without
being judged, and to enable you to
develop ways of overcoming your
difficulties. The Counselling Service
is a professional and confidential
service which is available to all
registered full time CIT students
free of charge.
(021)
4335772
Counselling
Service
Student
Web Page
Counselling
Service Staff
Web Page
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Support
Name
Support Description Telephone Email address Web
Address
Student
Medical
Centre
The Medical Centre is situated
on the Bishopstown Campus. The
medical centre is available to all full-
time students including those in the
CIT Cork School of Music, the CIT
Crawford College of Art and Design
and the National Maritime College
of Ireland. The medical centre
is open to students during term
time and provides a comprehensive
range of services suitable for
students’ needs.
(021)
4335780
Medical
Centre Web
page
Student
Chaplaincy
Service
Chaplaincy is a dynamic presence
at the Cork Institute of Technology
(CIT) recognising and responding to
the pastoral and spiritual needs of
students and staff. An "Open Door"
policy exists to enable students
to feel welcome and to seek
support, especially in times of
distress, illness and bereavement.
Chaplaincy/Student Support team
work in close co-operation with
the student support services in the
college campus.
(021)
4335060
Web page
Additional Information
Environment on page 7
Policy Procedures
Advice for concerned students on page 9
The following outlines how to deal with the situation if you are feeling distressed or if you are concerned
that a fellow student might be distressed.
Emergency Situation on page 9
This topic provides advice in dealing with an emergency situation.
Student Non Emergency Situation on page 10
This topic outlines advice for students are dealing with an non-emergency situation.
Staff Non Emergency Situation on page 12
This section provides advice for staff that are dealing with an non-emergency situation with a student.
Safety Response Team (SRT)
Contact details of the SRT.
Emergency Number CIT Safety Response 021-432 6112
Caretakers Mobile Caretakers 021-432 6945/6946
CIT Medical Unit Medical Centre 021-433 5782
Janice Hegener Senior Technical Officer 021-433 5490
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Liam Good (SRT Leader) Manufacturing 021-433 5788
John Rea Automobile & Transport 021-433 5791
Barry O' Sullivan Audio / Visual 021-432 6298
Mary O' Leary Staff Officer 021-433 5352
Eddie Fitzgerald Biological Science 021-432 6882
David Twomey Chemical Engineering 021-433 5874
Niall Cremin Finance / Accounts 021-433 5544
Patricia Madden Tourism & Hospitality 021-433 5833
Michael Coughlan Building & Estates 021-432 6418
Changes Summary
Change Summary
Figure Inserted In the section Advice for concerned students a
figure was inserted to make a risk assessment.
Figure Inserted In the section Advice for concerned staff a figure
was inserted to make a risk assessment.
Figure Inserted In the section Staff Non Emergency Situation a
figure was inserted to help summarise procedure.
DSS Registration Section DSS Registration text was updated to make
it more generic and targeted for all students and
not just incoming first year students.
Index Index was completed for ease of search and
nagivation.
Keywords Keywords were added to describe each section of
the document for web searching.
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Index
A
Advice
Staff
Emergency 9, 11
Non-Emergency 12
Safety Response Team 15
Student
Emergency 9, 11
Non-Emergency 10
Safety Response Team 15
Supports 14
C
Concept
mental health 3
mental illness 3
E
Environment 7
I
Interventions 5
L
Legislation 5
M
Mental Health 3
Mental Health Supports 14
Mental Illness 3
O
Overview
Confidentiality 7
Environment 7
Interventions 5
Legislation Compliance 5
Mental Health 3
Mental Illness 3
Policy Objectives 4
Responsibilities
Registrar 8
Services 7
Student
Records 8
P
Policy Objectives 4
Procedure
DSS
Registration 13
Staff
Emergency 9, 11
Non-Emergency 12
Student
Emergency 9, 11
Non-Emergency 10
R
Registrar 8
Responsibilities 4
Role
staff 3
student 3
S
Safety Response Team 15
Staff
Advice 10
Assessment 10
Emergency 9, 11
Non-Emergency 12
Role 5
Student
Advice 9
Assessment 9
Confidentiality 7, 8
DSS Registration 13
Emergency 9, 11
Non-Emergency 10
Role 6
Supports 14
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