Student Counselling Service
Address:
Student Counselling Service, NUIG 5 Distillery Road
Newcastle
Galway
Phone number:
(091) 492484
Other contact number:
(087) 6644299
Email:
counselling@nuigalway.ie
Website:
http://www.nuigalway.ie/counsellors/
Service type
Community/Voluntary
Is the service a branch of or related to a larger organisation?
Yes
National University of Ireland Galway
Is the service residential or non residential (or both)?
Non-residential, outpatient or day service
Drug and Alcohol Task Force to which this service is linked:
Western RDATF
Drug and Alcohol Services
Types of support provided:
Drop In
Counselling/Psychotherapy services provided:
Counselling for substance misuse
Counselling for family members
Specialist Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programmes:
Community Employment Drug Rehab Project (CEDRP)
Places offered on a dedicated CEDRP:
Who We Help
Substances Catered For
Alcohol
All other drugs (not including alcohol)
Target Service Users
Main target groups:
18 and over
Women
Men
Other
Registered students of NUIG
Tailored services are provided to engage the following groups:
Family Members (family members, partners, carers, friends, concerned others)
Accessibility
No information available.
Access
Referrals
Referrals accepted:
Self referral
General practitioner
Social services/Community services
Court/probation/police
Mental health facility (including psychiatrist)
A&E other
Catchment Area
Does the service have a catchment area?
Yes. Local catchment area - National University of Ireland Galway
Transport
Is the service accessible by public transport?
Bus route: Newcastle Route
Train station nearby: Ceannt station Galway
Fees
What fees are there for this service?
No fees apply
Service Delivery
Assessment and Interventions
Assessments offered to service users:
Initial assessment
Interventions are provided for:
Alcohol misuse
Drug misuse
Types of intervention techniques used:
