Contacts for Support Services
Inspire Employee Assistance Programme for MU Staff
Phone: 1800 201 346
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Niteline https://niteline.ie/useful-links/ |
Pieta House (suicidality)
Phone: 1800 247 247 |
Women's Aid (female domestic abuse)
Phone: 1800 341 900
www.womensaid.ie
www.toointoyou.ie |
Samaritans Ireland (crisis)
Phone: 116 123 or text 087 260 9090 |
Bodywhys (disordered eating)
Phone: 1890 622212 |
Aware (depression)
Phone: 1890 303 302 |
LGBT Helpline
Phone: 1800 929 539
www.lgbt.ie |
Rape Crisis Network Ireland
Phone: 1800 778888 |
Alcoholics Anonymous
Phone: 01 4538 998 |
Amen (male domestic abuse)
Phone: 046 9023 718
Men's Development Network
1800 816 588
www.mensnetwork.ie |
Narcotics Anonymous
Phone: 01 672 8000 |
Mental Health First Aid
https://www.mhfaireland.ie |
Family Carers Ireland
https://www.familycarers.ie/
Phone: 1800 240 724 |
Alzheimer's Society of Ireland
https://Alzheimer.ie
Phone: 1800 341 341 |
MU Security
Phone: 01 708 3929 |
Lena by Inspire Employee Assistance
Lena by Inspire is a support service provided by the University for staff. The programme provides a confidential counselling service, designed to assist staff in dealing with any issue that adversely affects their health, wellbeing, personal or professional life and an online Support and Information Hub.
If you have a problem that is troubling you, you can get help and support by contacting Lena by Inspire on free phone number 1800 201 346, by clicking on the MU Lena by Inspire Support Hub or emailing [email protected]
Please note that when you call the telephone number above, you may be asked some questions (name, company you work for to ensure we are a Lena by Inspire member) and placed on hold for a few moments. This is a fully confidential service and any questions are only to ensure that you are connected with the correct person.
This service offers 24/7/365 Helpline Support, including:
Immediate Telephone Support (1800 201 346) for the following,
- Up to 6 sessions of counselling, as appropriate
- Financial Information
- Legal Information
- Consumer/Citizens Information
- Management Support
Lena by Inspire Hub and Resources
The online Hub includes self-help and learning guides, guided learning courses, a video library, information on mental health, and a wellbeing toolkit.
Once you login to the Lena by Inspire Support Hub, you can access the Information Library and download information and resources on the following topics:
- Mental & Emotional Health
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Depresssion
- Self-Esteem
- Alcohol
- Sleep
- Work
- Grief
- Parenting
- Nutrition
- Physical Health
- Work
- Lifestyle
- Relationships
A wellbeing Toolkit;
- Goalsetting
- Guided Self-Assessment
- Mood and sleep tracker
- Gratitude Diary
- Productivity Timer
People Development, HR provide seminars on a range of wellbeing topics. Details of seminars and dates can be viewed on the Course Directory under the category of Employee Wellbeing
Course Directory
The Healthy Campus Team promote health and wellbeing for all students/staff. To find out more please view the Healthy Campus webpage
See Change Workplace Pledge - Maynooth University has signed up to the See Change Workplace Pledge as part of our on-going commitment to support awareness of Mental Health.
See Change have developed a number of supportive guides;
A list of National Wellbeing supports may be found here.
The Health & Safety Authority (HSA) offer a range of supports on addressing work related stress, including a work related stress worksheet for staff
The HSE offer mental health supports and online courses including a video-based wellbeing programme. This evidence-based programme provides a unique opportunity for people to learn more about mindfulness, gratitude, self-care and resilience. Minding Your Wellbeing aims to provide simple tools and guidance to develop and maintain a positive outlook by looking after our mental health and wellbeing.
The 'In this Together' campaign offers guidance on minding one's mental health, coping at home, eating healthy and tips on staying active.
Mental Health Ireland also offer a range of supports in the form posters, tips, videos, podcasts and articles - no login/account required, as well their Supports & Resources Directory.
Government Keep Well Supports
National Office for Suicide Prevention
HSE Healthy Ireland
HSE Parenting Supports
Menopause information and supports
Fertility & Menopause Guide for Managers
Benefits and Schemes that can help with healthcare costs Schemes and Allowances
Understanding Together Campaign – This is a public support, awareness and information campaign led by the HSE, working with the Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) and Genio campaign.
Marie Keating Foundation Survive and Thrive - Free workshops and seminars to help cancer survivors adapt to the “new normal".
Wellbeing Bingo
Fun game to keep you focussed on your wellbeing.
Wellbeing Bingo
Wellbeing Virtual Library
This virtual library exhibition, brings together a selection of library resources relating to wellbeing.
Resources include the following:
- eResources
- Print Material
- Audio
Wellbeing Virtual Library
Healthy Eating eBook
Healthy Campus and the Student Budgeting Service previously collaborated to produce a free downloadable Healthy Eating eBook
Workplace Wellbeing Statement
The University is committed to providing a healthy working environment and improving the quality of working lives for all its staff. This wellbeing statement aims to support the University’s mission and core values of freedom of thought and expression, freedom from discrimination, collegiality, transparency, trust, dignity, respect, and to recognise that staff are its greatest asset.
HR Policies (A-Z) - deal with areas of staff wellbeing
Work-life balance
Equality & Diversity
