Wellbeing

If you, or one of your housemates are finding things tough, be sure you are not alone and help is available. 

UWE houses have signposted below several different links to organisations who can help. Many of them offer 24/7 help so please have a look in case you or someone you know may benefit from their services:

• Kooth Wellbeing Online Chat - An online mental wellbeing community - free, safe and anonymous support.  Kooth Student is available 24/7 and counsellors are online until 10pm.
• Shout offers a 24/7 crisis text support to students across the UK.  If in distress, text ‘UWE’ to 85258.
• Mind Student Mental Health Hub - various resources and information.
• Student Minds - more useful resources and information.
• The Sanctuary (0300 003 7029): Operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year, for people who are struggling to cope – experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks or in crisis.
• Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed, have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts. 

The UWE Frenchay Campus has places you can go for help if you want to pop in and see someone:

• University Medical Centre (0117 328 6666): They will help you with any kind of mental or physical health problem.

• UWE Students Union

• UWE Student Services

Please check the link below to find relevant information for University of Bristol students.  You can find 

• UoB Wellbeing

• Bristol SU Wellbeing Network

• National Domestic Abuse Helpline (0808 2000 247).  This is run in partnership by Refuge and Women's Aid and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 
• Respect Men's Advice Line (0808 8010 327).  The helpline for male victims of abuse.

If you're having financial difficulty, please check with your university for support as they sometimes offer bursaries to help you.  Please let us know as soon as you think you may be in financial difficulty.