Mental Health

 

No matter how you're feeling, there is always someone to talk to. 

We are not trained counsellors, but it can still help to get things off your chest by speaking to one of our Academic & Welfare Advisers. If you would like a non-judgemental listening ear, practical support or signposting to local mental wellbeing services, we can help!

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A number of brilliant wellbeing services are available to UH students for free - click on the drop-downs below to find out more: 

24/7 Student Assistance Helpline (Health Assured)

Health Assured counsellors are there to listen to you whatever your problem, whether it is personal or student-related. You can also contact the helpline if you require any financial, legal or medical information, such as advice on budgets, physical health or landlord issues. All helpline calls will be answered within 20 seconds, and if an adviser, counsellor or mental health adviser is not available immediately, they will contact you within two hours of your call. Phone: +44 (0)800 028 3766 - this phone-line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

UH Student Wellbeing

The University's Student Wellbeing team offers support for psychological or emotional difficulties which may be impacting upon your academic studies or preventing you from making the most of your time at University. One-to-one counselling, group counselling and workshops are all available through the service and a number of helpful resources are available on StudyNet. The Student Wellbeing office is located on the first floor of the Hutton Hub, College Lane. You can pop in, call them on 01707 284453 or email studentwellbeing@herts.ac.uk

 

UH Resident Assistants

If you're living in on-campus accommodation, UH Resident Assistants are students just like you who can offer around-the-clock peer support. They’re here to ensure you can access support out of hours and have been given additional training and responsibility to ensure you always feel supported. This support service is available 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, including Christmas and Bank Holidays. This means that outside our office hours you're able to access support. You can phone the Resident Assistants on 01707 281010.