Hi guys,

I'm Mícheál and I'm your Students' Union Welfare Officer.

I'm here to help you with whatever unexpected difficulties life throws at you, whether it's financial hardship, accommodation issues or even just someone to listen to you when times are tough. I sit on committees such as Welfare Fund and Student Assistance Fund which allows me to directly assist students in financial difficulty.

I also work alongside Welfare Crew to run various campaigns throughout the year, such as mental health week targeting the stigma around mental health, and Sexual Health campaigns, promoting safe sex to students during SHAG week. We also run an efficient free condom distributing service!

Get involved with promoting student welfare by joining Welfare Crew! I joined Welfare Crew 3 years ago and have met some of my best friends through it, as well as getting valuable training through some of the courses offered such as Emergency First Aid and SAFE Talk (Suicide Alertness For Everyone).

I'm always here if you need someone to talk to, don't hesitate to get in contact with me. Call me, text me, e-mail me, poke me on Facebook, tweet me or just do the old fashioned thing and pop into my office for a cup of tea and a biscuit. Remember, talking is a sign of strength!
Grá,
Mícheál

e - welfare@ucdsu.ie

p - 01-716-3112