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Health & Wellbeing

NO Smoking Campus

Cavan Institute, like several other public agencies and establishments, has opted through consensus to implement a ‘no smoking’ campus. This is in line with government policy to reduce the rate of smoking and smoking-related diseases.

 

Students are advised that neither cigarettes nor e-cigarettes may be smoked on any part of the Institute’s campus. 

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Health

Health Centre - Dr Tom Prior 

Farnham Medical Practice: 049 436 1700  

Location: Farnham Medical Practice 

Primary Care Centre, Connolly Street, Cavan 

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How much does it cost to see the doctor? 

  • The service is free to students who hold a valid medical card.  

  • The card must be shown to the doctor in order to avail of the service for free. 

  • Students without a valid medical card can avail of reduced rates of €25 per visit. 

  • Students must present a valid Cavan Institute student ID card to the medical centre team when availing of the services on offer. 

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Out-of-Hours Medical Care 

The Northeast Doctor-On-Call (NEDOC) service provides an experienced local doctor outside normal surgery hours, between 6.00pm and 8.00am from Monday to Friday and 24 hours a day during weekends and bank holidays. Should you need to contact a GP outside normal surgery hours: CALLSAVE 1850 777 911 

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24 HOUR A DAY / 7 DAYS A WEEK

  • Cavan General Hospital: (049) 437 6000

  • Emergency Services: Call 112 0r 999

  • North East Doctor on Call: 1850 777 911

  • Pieta House – 24/7 Free therapeutic support for those in suicidal distress or those who engage in self harm - Free call 1800247 247/ Text HELP to 51444/ www.pietahouse.ie

  • Samaritans – Emotional Support Service - Freephone 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.ie

  • Crisis Text Line – 24/7 text service for young people aged 12 to 34 – Text TALK to 50808

  • ISPCC Teen Line – free 24/7 helpline for young people – 1800 833 634/ www.teenline.ie

  • ISPCC Childline – 1800 66 66 66 or free text 50101

  • Women’s Aid National Freephone Helpline – 1800 341 900

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MOBILE APPS

  • Clear Fear – uses CBT to focus on learning to breath, relax and be more mindful

  • Headspace – teaches meditation and mindfulness skills

  • Mindshift – teaches about anxiety, helping users to engage in healthy thinking

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MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELLING AND OTHER SUPPORTS

  • Aware Helpline Listening Service - Support & information for people experiencing depression or bipolar disorder or those concerned about family and friends 1800 804 848 (10am – 10pm)/ www.aware.ie

  • Pieta House (Cavan Monaghan) – free therapeutic support for those in suicidal distress or engaged in self harm – Call 090 642 4111/ www.pieta.ie

  • Your Mental Health – Information on supports and services – Call 1800 111 888 or  www.yourmentalhealth.ie

  • Grow – Mental Health Recovery and Peer support – 1890474 474/ email info@grow.ie

  • Jigsaw – Mental Health support for young people aged 12-25 years – 1800544 729/ www.jigsaw.ie

  • Mental Health Ireland – Information & Support for people who experience mental health difficulties – Call 01 284 1166 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)/ www.mentalhealthireland.ie

  • Online Counselling – Peer support & counselling – www.turn2me.org/ www.mymind.org

  • Shine – supporting people affected by mental ill health – Call 086 852 5422

Suicide Support

  • Suicide Bereavement Liaison Officer – practical help, advice and support to persons bereaved by suicide – Call 085 8706591

  • Suicide or Survive – Mental Health and wellness programmes and online webinars – Call 1890 577 577/ email info@suicideorsurvive.ie

  • SOSAD – www.sosadireland.ie/ 049 4326339

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

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Sexual Violence

  • Sexual Violence Helpline  – for men & women    – Free call 1800 778 888

  • Dublin Rape Crisis Centre  – National Helpline 1800 778 888   or info@rcc.ie or www.drcc.ie

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Contact Us

If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. 

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