24 hour text service to provide mental health supports for college students

Mon, 14 Sep, 2020 - 16:00

Steve Neville

A 24 hour, seven day a week, text service has been launched offering mental health supports for third level students.

Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris launched the service this afternoon, which will offer “a lifeline” to all returning and new third-level students.

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