Get wellbeing support
How to get the support you need 24/7
Need somebody to talk to? Between our professional services, external partnerships and the NHS, there is somebody who can help – in the way you'd like it.
You can search for support options by theme.
Bristol Mental Health
- Bristol Mental Health provides NHS services to support people experiencing an extreme mental health or emotional crisis.
Bristol Sanctuary
T:
+44(0)117 95 42952
E:
awp.bmhsanctuary@nhs.net
- A supportive place where people experiencing severe emotional distress can go for help outside of normal working hours.
24/7 Crisis Textline
- Shout 24/7 Crisis Textline is a service that offers crisis support to UWE Bristol students via text.
PAPYRUS
T:
0800 068 41 41
E:
pat@papyrus-uk.org
- The national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide – they can help.
Samaritans
T:
116 123
E:
jo@samaritans.org
- Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal.
Information Point
T:
+44 (0)117 32 85678
E:
infopoint@uwe.ac.uk
- There are Information Points on each campus. Just drop in to one of them and they'll help you navigate all the support on offer.
Access Health Services
- Register as a patient for GP appointments to talk about your health and get access to NHS services, including mental health support.
Nilaari
T:
+44(0)117 95 25742
E:
nilaari@nilaari.co.uk
- A local black, Asian and minority ethnic-led charity with therapists delivering support, talking therapies and workshops for students experiencing the rigours of university life.
Students’ Union Advice Centre
T:
+44(0)117 32 82676
E:
advice@uwe.ac.uk
- Gives friendly, non-judgemental and confidential advice about housing, finances, academic issues and more – no appointment necessary.
Wellbeing Service
T:
+44 (0)117 32 86268
E:
wellbeing@uwe.ac.uk
- Counselling and mental health support for registered students who need to explore their difficulties in more depth using solution-focused methods. The Wellbeing Service provides structured, appointment-based support.
University Chaplain
T:
+44 (0)117 32 82334
E:
faith@uwe.ac.uk
- The University Chaplain is available to meet you at all of our campuses and can offer pastoral care conversations and spiritual direction for people of all faiths or none.
Out of hours team
T:
07814791212
E:
outofhours@uwe.ac.uk
- If you have an issue and it's between 19:00 and 07:00 or on the weekend, ring our out of hours team. They can help you get the answers you need.
Resilient U
- Develop the ability to bounce back from life's challenges – better than before – by investing in your resilience.
Study skills workshops
- Manage the stresses caused by academic study by developing the skills you need to succeed.
Online counselling
- We’ve teamed up with Kooth Student to provide free, anonymous online accredited counselling by real people during evenings and weekends.
SAM app
- Understand what causes your anxiety, monitor your anxious thoughts and behaviour and manage anxiety through self-help exercises and reflection.
Student Health App
- Why Google your symptoms and risk getting overly worried? Download the Student Health App and use it to reduce your worries and know where to go to get the support you need.
Self-help resources
- We've developed a number of self-help resource handouts on various topics commonly discussed in counselling, mental health and specialist mentoring support.
Report and Support
- You can use this online tool to report incidents like bullying either anonymously or with details so we can investigate, plus access practical support and guidance.
Student Reps
- Student Reps work to create positive changes to the learning experience at UWE Bristol, so if you're having trouble in your course, speak to your rep.
Feel Good
- Activities that give you the opportunity to try a wide variety of different health and wellbeing initiatives.
UWE Bristol Sport
- Exercise boosts your mood by releasing endorphins. Regular activity is a great way to manage stress and let off some steam.
Crisis support
T:
+44(0)7788 725507/+44(0)7814 791212
- Please contact the Serious Concerns Line if you have urgent concerns about the welfare of a student or need support yourself.
