- 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 – 18:00 (except public holidays)
- Website: https://www.callmira.org/
The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups
- “Youthline” Hotline / WhatsApp : 2777 8899
- Mon – Sat: 14:00 – 02:00
- Website: https://mcc.hkfyg.org.hk/
“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/tc/department/
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
- Website: https://samaritans.org.hk
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 October 2024. 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 1-year programme aiming to train a group of students as peer counsellors (PCs). PCs will provide support and guidance to their peers. The programme includes comprehensive training in basic counselling theories, counselling skills, self-understanding, and effective listening and communication techniques. Upon completion, PCs will be equipped to empower their peers, promote positivity, and foster inclusivity and diversity within the student community.
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
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will receive:
- UOWCHK Peer Counselling Certificate of Achievement
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate - Participants will be able to recognize and evaluate mental problems, to provide immediate mental support to prevent your peers involved from getting worse, to encourage the person involved to seek professional help, and to provide relevant information and self-help techniques to ease the person involved. Participants who complete this course will receive a certificate issued by the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong.
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
Core Training for PC
- Enhancing Self-understanding and Self-confidence Workshop
- Mental Health First Aid Course (Total 12 hours) *
- Peer Help and Counselling Skills Training
- Peer Counselling Skills Training I
- Peer Counselling Skills Training II
*Full attendance is required for certificate issuance.
Quota
The programme recruits 30 peer counsellors each year.
We are recruiting students who are:
- Current UOWCHK students
- Proactive and eager to help others
- Responsible, committed, and interested in personal growth
Application
The application for the Peer Counselling Programme has closed for this year. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm in joining this meaningful initiative.
Stay tuned for updates about the Peer Counselling Programme 2025. We look forward to your participation next year!
The information is updated in November 2024. Please feel free to contact the Student Centre if you would like to learn more.
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?
- https://www3.ha.org.hk/cph/imh/en/mental-health-info/1/1/1/how-to-achieve-mental-health-and-overcome-mental-illness
- (Special thanks to Dr. William Chui of Institute of Mental Health, Castle Peak Hospital, for authoring this article)
Stress Management
- https://www3.ha.org.hk/cph/imh/en/mental-health-info/1/1/2/stress-management
- (Special thanks to Mr. Eric Chan (Clinical Psychologist, Castle Peak Hospital) for authoring this article)
Anger management
- https://www3.ha.org.hk/cph/imh/en/mental-health-info/1/1/3/anger-management
- (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
- https://www3.ha.org.hk/cph/imh/en/mental-health-info/1/1/4/positive-psychology
- (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
- https://www3.ha.org.hk/cph/imh/en/mental-health-info/1/1/5/insomnia
- (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
- https://www3.ha.org.hk/cph/imh/en/mental-health-info/1/1/6/overcoming-grief-and-bereavement
- (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: https://www3.ha.org.hk/cph/imh/en/mental-health-info
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Mental Health Education Pamphlets: https://www3.ha.org.hk/cph/imh/en/mental-health-info/5/1/1/index
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New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association: https://www.nlpra.org.hk/en/pnp/feature-topics
# The information is updated in October 2024. Please feel free to contact the Student Centre if you would like to learn more.