The college is partnering up with a team of volunteers.
Athlone Institute of Technology is partnering with a text service to bring new mental health supports to its students.
The free 24/7 anonymous line will be available by texting "AIT" to 50808, allowing the user to speak directly to a volunteer.
It's hoped the college will be able to use data regarding the volume of messages received and the areas people were most affected, to optimise its on campus counselling service.
Head of Student Counselling at AIT, Treasa Fox says the introduction of new restrictions makes the service even more vital:
We are proud to partner with Text 50808, a national crisis text service which provides 24/7 support to those in need, to...
Posted by Athlone Institute of Technology on Monday, 19 October 2020
Inquest Hears Blood Seen On Offaly Prisoner’s Face During Fatal Incident
Offaly Hosts 12th Scripts Playwriting Festival
Debate On "Ban Hare Coursing" Bill In Dáil Today
Midlands MEP Brings Wool's Future To European Parliament Debate
HSE Withdraws Home Support Guidance
Enoch Burke Released After Over 700 Days In Prison
Uisce Éireann Welcomes EPA Report Highlighting Continued Progress On Safe Drinking Water
Laois Family Syndicate Collect Winning Lotto Prize
Irish Men's Sheds Association Calls For €3.55m In Pre-Budget 2027 Submission
Midlands Hotelier Says VAT Cut Is A Lifeline
Offaly TD Urges Budget Action As Energy Bills Rise
Junior Minister Acknowledges Need For Faster Government Decisions
Offaly Records Lowest Number Of Complaints Against Lawyers
Laois To Receive €1m For Storm Chandra Road Repairs
Prep In Full Swing For Offaly Festival
Outgoing Wexford Cathaoirleach Calls For Taoiseach To "Consider His Position"
IDA Employment In Midlands Falls In 2025
Plans Submitted For 74 Home Development In Laois
Leaving Cert Students Face Deadline For CAO Change Of Mind
Solicitors Quit Legal Aid Over Pay Changes