On campus support
If you鈥檙e looking for some advice or support on personal issues, whether big or small, BU is here to help. We have听several support services on campus which are available to all BU students, including:
- 翱耻谤听Achieve@BU team听offers one-to-one support for personal issues
- 罢丑别听Student Wellbeing team听can help if you're experiencing stress, anxiety or low mood - it's confidential, completely free and open to all BU students
- 痴颈蝉颈迟听Faith & Reflection听- our听multi-faith chaplaincy on campus, providing spiritual support and care for students of all backgrounds, whether you have faith or not
- 罢丑别听University Retreat听provides a safe space if you feel that you are struggling to cope and need help. You don't need an appointment; just pop in and talk to one of our friendly team, it's open from Monday to Saturday, 2pm - 9pm.听
You can also听check听the links on the right hand听side of this page for specific issues or try our online听听for further information.
More information
Urgent wellbeing contacts
- Student Assistance Programme: speak to an adviser or counsellor round the clock for mental health guidance and support. Freephone:听0800 028 3766
- 颁补濒濒听听辞苍听0800 652 0190鈥�- 24/7 mental health helpline
- For mental health support via听text message,听text 'STUDENT'听to听85258
- 痴颈蝉颈迟听听-听open for face-to-face and virtual drop-ins from 4.30pm - 11.30pm every day
- If you need听immediate medical help听or attention call听999听辞谤听01202 962222听if you're on campus.
External support
We've put together a comprehensive list of local and national听resources below, which you may find useful for any health or wellbeing issues that you听experience while at BU.听Please remember you are not alone, if you are feeling vulnerable the best action is to seek support and get help from either a professional or someone you trust.听
