On-campus, off-campus, through all the ups and downs of student life. Chat to friends, family, classmates or us. Student Wellbeing teams are on each campus 8.45am-5pm (Monday - Thursday) and 8.45am-4pm (Fridays). Contact us.
Outside university hours, help is available 24/7 with:
- Lifeline: 0808 808 8000
- Samaritans: 116 123
- Inspire (counselling): 0800 028 5510
- Papyrus Hopeline: 0800 068 4141
In an emergency, call police, fire and ambulance services on 999
Silent Solution Guide - if you’re in an emergency situation and need police help, but can’t speak, Make Yourself Heard and let the 999 operator know your call is genuine.
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Accommodation
Helpline Phone Website Simon Community +44 (0) 800 171 2222 www.simoncommunity.org Triangle Housing/Supported Employment +44 (0) 28 2766 6880 www.trianglehousing.org.uk Housing Rights NI +44 (0) 28 9024 5640 www.housingrights.org.uk/housing-rights -
Bereavement Support
Helpline Phone Website Cruse Bereavement Care +44 (0) 808 808 1677 www.cruse.org.uk Child Bereavement UK +44 (0) 800 02 888 40 www.childbereavementuk.org -
Carer Support
Helpline Phone Website CAUSE +44 (0) 800 103 2833 www.cause.org.uk Carers NI +44 (0) 28 9043 9843 www.carersuk.org/northernireland -
Disability Support
Helpline Phone Website Mencap +44 (0) 808 808 1111 www.mencap.org.uk/northern-ireland Disability Action +44 (0) 28 9029 7880 www.disabilityaction.org Cedar Foundation +44 (0) 28 9066 6188 www.cedar-foundation.org Action on hearing loss +44 (0) 808 808 0123 www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) +44 (0) 845 766 9999 www.rnib.org.uk Autism NI +44 (0) 28 9040 1729 www.autismni.org British Dyslexia Society +44 (0) 845 251 9002 www.bdadyslexia.org.uk Epilepsy Action +44 (0) 11 3210 8800 www.epilepsy.org.uk -
Family Support
Helpline Phone Website Parenting NI +44 (0) 808 801 0722 www.parentingni.org Home Start +44 (0) 7747 487938 www.home-start.org.uk Parentline +44 (0) 808 802 0400 www.ci-ni.org.uk -
Mental Health
Helpline Phone Website Inspire +44 (0) 800 028 5510 www.inspiresupporthub.org/students/ Lifeline +44 (0) 808 808 8000 www.lifelinehelpline.info CAUSE +44 (0) 800 103 2833 www.cause.org.uk AMH (Action Mental Health) www.amh.org.uk AWARE +44 (0) 845 120 2961 www.aware-ni.org Rethink +44 (0) 845 456 0455 www.rethink.org PIPS ( Public Initiative for the prevention of suicide and self-harm) +44 (0) 28 9080 5850 www.pipscharity.com Anxiety UK +44 (0) 3444 775 774 www.anxietyuk.org.uk -
Money Advice & Debt Management
Helpline Phone Website Debt Advice NI +44 (0) 800 043 0550 www.debtadvicenorthernireland.co.uk Citizens Advice Bureau www.citizensadvice.org.uk/nireland The Money Advice Service www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk Advice NI www.adviceni.net GamCare +44 (0) 808 8020 133 www.gamcare.org.uk -
Personal Support
Helpline Phone Website Samaritans +44 (0) 845 790 9090 www.samaritans.org Women's Aid +44 (0) 808 802 1414 www.womensaidni.org Nexus +44 (0) 28 9032 6803 nexusni.org Advice NI www.adviceni.net Rural Support +44 (0) 845 606 7607 www.ruralsupport.org.uk Equality Commission NI +44 (0) 28 9050 0600 www.equalityni.org Sexual Offences Legal Advisers +44 (0) 28 9024 3133 (Belfast Hub) +44 (0) 28 7137 0086 (Foyle Hub) www.victimsupportni.com/help-for-victims/solas/ -
Physical Health
Helpline Phone Website Positive Life (HIV) +44 (0) 800 137 437 www.positivelifeni.com Diabetes UK +44 (0) 20 7424 1000 www.diabetes.org.uk -
Sexuality
Helpline Phone Website Cara-Friend +44 (0) 808 800 0390 www.cara-friend.org.uk Helpline Rainbow +44 (0) 28 9031 9030 www.rainbow-project.org SAIL NI +44(0) 28 9532 0023 www.sailni.com TransgenderNI +44(0) 300 302 3202 www.transgenderni.org.uk Positive Life (HIV) +44 (0) 800 137 437 www.positivelifeni.com -
Additional Resources & Apps
Calm
A free app that teaches mindfulness, calming techniques and meditation with the aim to improve mood.
Every Mind Matters
Every Mind Matters includes a personalised mind plan based on your responses to a 5-minute survey.
Visit the Every Mind Matters website and complete your mind plan.MindSET
MindSET is a free, interactive online resource to help young people (16-30yrs) manage their feelings of anxiety and distress and when feeling overwhelmed.
WellMind app
The free app from the NHS that provides advice and tips on how to improve mental health and wellbeing. The app allows you to monitor moods, get crisis help and use relaxation audio tracks.
Concerned about a friend:
- The Online Guide for Friends from Student Minds, a student mental health charity, includes information and tips on having difficult conversations to self-care.
- The Samaritans also offer a service where they can contact a person you are concerned about in confidence. Find out more on their website: Help a Friend in Need
Sexual health:
- The booklet explains the importance of having a check-up at a Genito Urinary Medicine (GUM) clinic: Don't Gamble with Your Sexual Health