NITELINE'S NEW FRONTIER!
Niteline, the UCC listening line run by
students for students is adding a new
online listening element to its confidential
anonymous service. Between the hours of
9pm and 1am on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, students can log on our website,
at niteline.ucc.ie and log into an online chat
box to be connected to a Niteline volunteer
who will be there for them as they talk/type.
The principles of the Niteline service, both over the phone and online, are anonymity, confidentiality, non-advisory, non-judgmental and non-directive – we don’t tell you what to do, we just listen. Whether it’s college, or relationships or family, or anything
at all that’s on your mind, we’re here for you to talk to us – with no judgment.
If you’d like to become a Niteline volunteer, we will be recruiting
again over the coming months, so make sure you stay tuned to
our website. The process involves an application form, an
interview and 8 weeks of training (one evening a week) run by
the Samaritans. We want students of all ages and disciplines
to get involved, and to help us promote the service also!
Our promotions volunteers will be handing out materials and tea
and coffee during events like Peer Support Week (September 29th
to October 3rd) so please feel free to ask them for any information on the Niteline service that you may need. If you’re interested in getting involved or have any other questions contact
Rebecca Murphy, the Peer Support
co-ordinator, on [email protected]. If
you need support, please either
free phone 1800 32 32 42 or log on
For more information click here
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