- Counselling Service
- Peer Counselling Programme
- Special Educational Needs
- Self-Help Community Resources
Counselling Service
Our Centre provides counselling service to facilitate students' adjustment to college life, to enable them to cope with problems effectively, and to enhance their personal growth and development. Each counselling session lasts for 50 minutes and all information is kept strictly confidential.
How to Make an Appointment
Please make appointment by phone:
- Tai Wai Campus: 2707 3111
Please visit our General Office:
- Tai Wai Campus: UOW College Hong Kong, 1/F, 18 Che Kung Miu Road, Tai Wai, New Territories, Hong Kong
After Office Hours
After office hours, if you feel a need to talk to someone after school, you may contact the following helplines#:
Call Mira (by The Zubin Foundation)
Helpline with services offered in English, Hindi, and Urdu
- Tel: 9682 3100
- Mon – Sat: 10:00 – 16:00 (except public holidays)
- Website: https://www.callmira.org/
The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups
- “Youthline” Hotline: 2777 8899
- Mon – Sat: 14:00 – 02:00
- Website: https://www.hkfyg.org.hk/mcc/
“uTouch Online Outreach” Counselling Service
- WhatsApp: 6277 8899
- Online counselling: http://utouch.hk/
- Tue – Thu: 16:00 – 22:00 / Fri – Sat: 16:00 – 02:00
Suicide Prevention Services
- “Youth Link” Hotline: 2382 0777
- Mon – Sat: 14:00 – 02:00
- Website: http://www.sps.org.hk
Social Welfare Department
- Tel: 2343 2255
- Mon – Fri: 09:00 – 17:00 / Sat: 09:00 – 12:00
- Website: https://www.swd.gov.hk/en/index/site_pubsvc/page_cps/sub_applicatio/
24-hour Helplines
Caritas Family Crisis Support Centre (Crisis Hotline)
- Tel: 18288
- Website: http://fcsc.caritas.org.hk
Hospital Authority Mental Health Hotline
- Tel: 2466 7350
- Website: http://www.ha.org.hk
Suicide Prevention Services
- Tel: 2382 0000
- Website: http://www.sps.org.hk
The Samaritans (Multi-Lingual Suicide Prevention Services)
- Tel: 2896 0000
The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong
- Tel: 2389 2222
- Website: http://www.sbhk.org.hk
Youth Outreach
- Tel: 9088 1023
- Website: http://www.yo.org.hk/center/service.htm
18111 Mental Health Support Hotline
(English Version)
- Tel: 18111
- Website: https://www.shallwetalk.hk/en/get-help/mental-health-support-hotline-18111/
情緒通18111精神健康支援熱線
(Chinese Version)
# The information is updated in August 2022. Please contact the organizations directly or refer to their websites for up-to-date information.
Introduction of the Programme
The “Peer Counselling Programme” is a programme to train up a group of College students to support their peers. The Peer Counsellors (PCs) support and counsel their service targets and encourage them to engage in College life. In this one-year programme, PCs become the friends and mentors of their peers and maintain close relationships with them.
Mission of the PC
- To develop a strong network of peers
- To build up a positive view about life among peers
- To develop own helping skills in mutual learning and communication with peers
- To strengthen the value of inclusion and diversity through peer learning communities and support networks
After participating in various trainings, you will obtain the following qualifications:
- UOWCHK Peer Counselling Certificate of Achievement
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate - This 12-hour course is designed to equip participants with knowledge and skills to help someone with an emergent mental health problem. Participants of this course will receive a course manual and a certificate issued by the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong at course completion. (Certificate is jointly issued with The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong and acknowledged by the Mental Health First Aid International)
Responsibilities of the PC
- Provide support to students who are undergoing difficulties in the college, e.g., in coping with their new envirnoment, in learning and in interpersonal relationships
- Promote a positive attitude towards problems
- Assist peers in need to locate and obtain useful information
- Guide peers to useful resources in the College and the community
Key Training for the PC
- Basic counselling theories;
- Self-understanding: personality, value, strengths and weaknesses;
- Basic counselling techniques, such as listening and communication skills
Quota
The programme recruits 30 volunteers each year.
We are recruiting students who are:
- Current full-time Associate Degree and Bachelor Degree students in the College
- Proactive and willing to help students with different backgrounds
- Responsible, committed and interested in developing personal potentials and strengths
- Experienced in playing a leadership role and passionate to serve fellow students
Application
Students interested in joining the Peer Counselling Programme should pay attention to the recruitment notice to be announced in September 2023.
The College is committed to providing equal educational opportunities for all students including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN). You may submit a SEN declaration form together with relevant documentation to request for special arrangements which could help facilitate your learning at the College. You can also contact the Student Affairs Coordinator of your Faculty, your Programme Leader or the SEN Coordinator whenever you are in need.
Support Services Available for Students with Special Educational Needs:
Special Examination Arrangements
If students have a condition that might impact on their ability to perform in examinations, they can apply for special examination arrangements. Examples include:
- Extended time for examinations
- Use of assistive technology such as a screen reader
- Sitting examinations in a separate room
- Extra time on short loan or reserve books
Academic Support
Academic advisors, tutorial services, early dissemination of handouts, flexible study programme
Professional Support
- Career advisory services
- Consultation services provided by clinical psychologist
Counselling Services
The College provides counselling services to help students adjust to college life, cope with problems effectively, and enhance their personal growth and development.
Accessible Facilities
- Accessible washrooms
- Lifts
- Automatic doors
Internships
The SEN Officer will send the application details of internship schemes to declared students.
Contact Us
Telephone: 2707-3111
E-mail: uowchk-ss@uow.edu.au
Mental Health Tips
How to achieve mental health and overcome mental illness?
- http://www3.ha.org.hk/cph/imh/mhi/article_01_01.asp
- (Special thanks to Dr. William Chui of Institute of Mental Health, Castle Peak Hospital, for authoring this article)
Stress Management
- http://www3.ha.org.hk/cph/imh/mhi/article_01_02.asp
- (Special thanks to Mr. Eric Chan (Clinical Psychologist, Castle Peak Hospital) for authoring this article)
Anger management
- http://www3.ha.org.hk/cph/imh/mhi/article_01_03.asp
- (Special thanks to Dr Martina Cheung, Clinical Psychologist of Castle Peak Hospital, for authoring this article)
How to deal with anger?
Anger is one of human’s emotions. It has its values and functions. It motivates us to protect ourselves and to fight for our rights. However, if anger is not properly managed, it may lead to some physical and psychological problems. Therefore, it would be beneficial for us and for people around us to learn how to manage anger.
Positive Psychology
- http://www3.ha.org.hk/cph/imh/mhi/article_01_04.asp
- (Special thanks to Dr Denise Tsang-Law (Clinical Psychologist, Castle Peak Hospital) for authoring this article)
The more developed a society, the more intense feelings of loss and unhappiness within an individual. Developed society like the United States, rates of depression are ten times higher today than they were in the 1960’s. The average age for onset of depression also turns much younger. So, what can we do to make ourselves happier ? This is one of the reasons why “Positive Psychology” is receiving more and more attention in the recent years.
Insomnia
- http://www3.ha.org.hk/cph/imh/mhi/article_01_05.asp
- (Special thanks to Dr Bonnie Siu of Castle Peak Hospital for authoring this article)
Insomnia is a common problem in the society. A good sleep helps to restore our energy and cognitive function.
Overcoming grief and bereavement
- http://www3.ha.org.hk/cph/imh/mhi/article_01_06.asp
- (Special thanks to Dr. Evelyn Wong of Institute of Mental Health, Castle Peak Hospital, for authoring this article)
Though death is an essential experience in life, facing the death of our loved ones inevitably brings emotional distress. Generally speaking, a normal bereavement does not require intervention by professional parties, but in some cases it may turn out to be a psychiatric disorder.
Common Mental Problems
Substance Misuse
Treatment of Mental Disorders
Source:
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Institute of Mental Health, Castle Peak Hospital: http://www3.ha.org.hk/cph/imh/index.asp
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Mental Health Information: http://www3.ha.org.hk/cph/imh/mhi/index.asp
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Mental Health Education Pamphlets: http://www3.ha.org.hk/cph/imh/mhi/pamphlets.asp
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New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association: https://www.nlpra.org.hk/en/pnp/feature-topics
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Institute of Mental Health, Castle Peak Hospital: http://www3.ha.org.hk/cph/imh/index.asp