Supports in TCD
Below are a list of supports available to TCD students. If you are in an emergency situation, please contact relevant emergency services.
Student Counselling Services
The Student Counselling Services offers free, confidential and non-judgemental support to all students of Trinity College Dublin who are experiencing personal and/or academic concerns. Their team of qualified counsellors and learning strategists are committed to promoting and protecting wellbeing and success throughout a diverse student body. No matter who you are, no matter what your situation is, the Student Counselling Service is here to support you through your difficulties
Student Counselling website
Email and Phone
You can call the Student Counselling Services 9-5 Monday to Friday on +353 1 896 1407 or you can email the service at student-counselling@tcd.ie
Campus Security
Our Security Services team provide a 24 hour service on the main university Campus. They are responsible for:
- General security on Campus
- Conducting mobile and foot patrols on Campus - by day and night
- Manning certain perimeter gates
- Monitoring the CCTV system and alarm systems
- Responding to emergencies
- Supporting special events on Campus
If you are in any form of danger on TCD campus at any time, you should contact the on-campus security team
Residential Supports
The Assistant Junior Dean Team provides support for students who live on the main college campus. The Assistant Warden Team in Halls provides supports for students who live in Trinity Hall accommodation in Rathmines.
College Health Services
The College Health Service is a fully trained, practicing team of doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals. There is no charge for student consultations in the service, and there are emergency appointments available every day. As well as general practice, there are specialised clinics available including contraceptive advice and STI testing. There is also a Psychiatrist in the service.
TCDSU Welfare Officer
The Welfare Officer can help you with in times of mental, emotional or physical support. You can also get small Welfare loan or free condoms from the Welfare Officer. The welfare officer can also get you set up with other supports, and attend meetings with different members of the college administration with you.
Email the Welfare Officer
You can email the TCDSU Welfare Officer at welfare@tcdsu.org