Links

Where to turn to for resource centres, helplines, support and social groups.

Links within CIT

Careers and Counselling Service

Shirley Gleeson, Administrator
Email: shirley.gleeson@cit.ie
Telephone: 021 4326 678
Website: www.careersandcounselling.com

The Careers and Counselling Service is a free, integrated and confidential service available to all students. The Service is committed to supporting and encouraging students to reach their academic and personal potential.

Student Union Welfare Officer

Deirdre Conroy

Students Union Office, 1st floor student Centre, Rossa Ave, Cork
Telephone: 086 3842977
Email: sueducation@cit.ie

Resource Centres in Cork

L.Inc

11A White St, Cork.
Telephone: 021 4808600
Website: www.linc.ie

Resource centre for gay and bisexual women, which holds a drop-in on Thursdays from 8-10pm and on Tuesdays from 12-3pm. Besides providing this informal meeting space, the centre organises a range of activities, including a film group, a web group and various events. A mailing list is also in place to network the community; to add your name simply contact the centre.

Cork Gay Project

8 South Main St, Cork.
Telephone: 021 4278470
Website: www.gayprojectcork.com

Resource centre for gay and bisexual men who run a number of groups and programs, as well as personal development courses. Also incorporates the Southern Gay Health Project: information and education for gay men about HIV/AIDS and health issues.

The Alliance

16 Peters St, Cork.
Telephone: 021 427 5837
Website: www.sexualhealthcentre.com

Cork’s centre for sexual health. Providing general information and advice on health and welfare, the centre runs education programmes in the community as well as maintaining a drop-in facility. Besides this aspect, The Alliance acts as a support network for those affected by HIV/AIDS.

Support/Social Groups

GayCork.com Social Group

Website: www.gaycork.com/forum

Members of the GayCork.com forum who organise regular meet-ups like dining, cinema trips and regular social meet-ups. All are welcome.

Unite Cork

Telephone: 021 4278470
Website: www.corkgayproject.com/youth

If you are Gay, Bisexual or unsure …and are 24 or under, why not come along. Every Thursday evening from 6pm- 9pm @ The Other Place, South Main St.

UCC Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Society

Website: www.ucclgbt.com

UCC’s LGBT Society is open to students and non-students alike.

Other

Garda Karl Griffin, Garda Liaison Officer

Bridewell Garda Station, Cornmarket St, Cork.
Telephone: 021 4270681

As Liaison Officer for Cork’s gay community, Garda Griffin is committed to ensuring equality for all and is also sensitive to the needs of those requiring discretion.

Sexually Transmitted Infection Clinic

Victoria Hospital, Infirmary Rd, Cork.
Telephone: 021 4966844

Outpatients-Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9.30-11.45am and Wednesday from 2.30-4.30pm