The Service
We look to support all Sacred Heart past pupils in every way we can. There has been an increased demand for support from girls who have suffered bereavement, separation, financial difficulties and illness. All outside their control. Everyday demands and just balancing the requirements of life today can create pressures for all of us.
To assist Past Pupils through a difficult time we can now offer some free counselling. Whatever life throws at you .... our support is there ... whenever you need it.
The counselling service can help with issues such as:
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Mental health conditions
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Health and wellbeing information
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Stress at home or work
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Financial issues including debt
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Family and relationship matters
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Bereavement
This is a personal support programme that can greatly assist you to achieve a positive balance in life. The service gives unlimited access to a range of specialist support and information including:
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Telephone support and counselling provided by qualified and experienced therapists
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Up to six structured counselling sessions per person, per issue, per year (inclusive of face to face CBT).
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Medical Information.
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Legal and Financial information.
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Eldercare and Childcare support.
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Online help and advice– Issues such as: Alcohol/Drugs, Debt, Family Issues, Bereavement, Tax, Childcare and other Citizens Advice Bureau type advice.
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Online health portal
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A smartphone app, offering help and support in the palm of your hand - Unique content, mood trackers, breathing techniques. relevant support and preventative wellness programmes straight from your smart phone.
Who will know if I contact the service?
No one! The service is completely confidential and can be accessed via a free phone number and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The service is available to past pupils and immediate family members residing at the same address.
How does it work?
The support service comes with
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a free 24 hour confidential helpline
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a self-care app
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access to a website with support and guides for some of life's difficult issues, and support in managing whatever work or personal issues you are facing, up to and including a completely free and confidential counselling service.
How to access the service
- APP:
Download the app: My Healthy Advantage (or scan the QR code)
Enter the unique code MHA216087
Set up an account to enjoy access to podcasts, videos, articles, and mini health plans
If you would like to avail of the Counselling Services provided by The Benevolent Fund. We have signed up to an EAP ( Employment Assistance Programme) provided by Health Assured ( www.healthassured.org/ie/ )
They provide a support service to organisations in the public, private and non-profit sectors.
You (and any family members living in your home) can avail of up to 6 structured counselling sessions either online or face to face ( depending on availability and your location). They also offer legal & financial advise. In addition there is a phone helpline where you will get to talk to someone very quickly for a mini session if you need more urgent help.
As part of the Benevolent Fund you simply call 1800 936 071 and quote ‘Society of the Sacred Heart past pupils’. They will take your details and get you set up, matching you to a counsellor according to your requirements.
Please feel free to avail of this service as part of our commitment to helping past pupils beyond financial assistance. We hope it will help you through a difficult period and please feel free to contact me if you have any queries or concerns. This is a new venture for us so your feedback, when it suits, would be appreciated so we can continue to help others.
Refer a School Friend if you know someone who would benefit from this service
