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.


Health Centre Block A - Room A212
Health Centre - Dr Tom Prior
Farnham Medical Practice: 049 436 1700
Location: Farnham Medical Practice
Primary Care Centre, Connolly Street, Cavan
How much does it cost to see the doctor?
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The service is free to students who hold a valid medical card.
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The card must be shown to the doctor in order to avail of the service for free.
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Students without a valid medical card can avail of reduced rates of €25 per visit.
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Students must present a valid Cavan Institute student ID card to the medical centre team when availing of the services on offer.
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

24 HOUR A DAY / 7 DAYS A WEEK
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Cavan General Hospital: (049) 437 6000
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Emergency Services: Call 112 0r 999
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North East Doctor on Call: 1850 777 911
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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
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Samaritans – Emotional Support Service - Freephone 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.ie
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Crisis Text Line – 24/7 text service for young people aged 12 to 34 – Text TALK to 50808
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ISPCC Teen Line – free 24/7 helpline for young people – 1800 833 634/ www.teenline.ie
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ISPCC Childline – 1800 66 66 66 or free text 50101
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Women’s Aid National Freephone Helpline – 1800 341 900

MOBILE APPS
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Clear Fear – uses CBT to focus on learning to breath, relax and be more mindful
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Headspace – teaches meditation and mindfulness skills
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Mindshift – teaches about anxiety, helping users to engage in healthy thinking



MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELLING AND OTHER SUPPORTS
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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
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Pieta House (Cavan Monaghan) – free therapeutic support for those in suicidal distress or engaged in self harm – Call 090 642 4111/ www.pieta.ie
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Your Mental Health – Information on supports and services – Call 1800 111 888 or www.yourmentalhealth.ie
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Grow – Mental Health Recovery and Peer support – 1890474 474/ email info@grow.ie
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Jigsaw – Mental Health support for young people aged 12-25 years – 1800544 729/ www.jigsaw.ie
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Mental Health Ireland – Information & Support for people who experience mental health difficulties – Call 01 284 1166 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)/ www.mentalhealthireland.ie
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Online Counselling – Peer support & counselling – www.turn2me.org/ www.mymind.org
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Shine – supporting people affected by mental ill health – Call 086 852 5422
Suicide Support
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Suicide Bereavement Liaison Officer – practical help, advice and support to persons bereaved by suicide – Call 085 8706591
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Suicide or Survive – Mental Health and wellness programmes and online webinars – Call 1890 577 577/ email info@suicideorsurvive.ie
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SOSAD – www.sosadireland.ie/ 049 4326339
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
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Bereavement Information & Support – Irish Hospice Foundation Helpline 1800 807 077 (10am – 1pm) www.bereaved.ie/ www.childhoodbereavement.ie
addiction
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HSE Drugs and Alcohol line – Information & Support – Free call 1800 459 459 (9.30am –5.30pm)
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Alcoholics Anonymous: 01 842 0700 - www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie
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Al Anon and Alateen: 01 873 2699 - www.al-anon-ireland.org Cavan
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Monaghan Drug & Alcohol Service - 049 437 9160/ 047 75528/ info@cdatrust.ie
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Gamblers Anonymous: www.gamblersanonymous.ie / 087 748 5878 (10am – 10pm)/ 01 872 1133/ info@gamblersanonymous.ie
Sexual Violence
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Sexual Violence Helpline – for men & women – Free call 1800 778 888
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Dublin Rape Crisis Centre – National Helpline 1800 778 888 or info@rcc.ie or www.drcc.ie
Domestic Violence
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Women’s Aid – Support for women and children experiencing domestic abuse and violence – Free call 1800 341 900 (24/7)/ www.womensaid.ie
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Men’s Aid - Support for men experiencing domestic abuse and violence – Call 01 554 3811 (9am–5pm Mon-Fri) or email: hello@mensaid.ie
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Male Advice Line: Freephone number: 1800 816588
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Tearmann Domestic Violence Service – 047 72311 or email tearmanndvs@eircom.net

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.