Social Services

What is Social Work / Services?

Social services focus on supporting individuals, families, and communities to overcome challenges, improve wellbeing, and access essential resources. Whether you're navigating a crisis, managing stressors, or seeking guidance through life changes, social workers are trained to help.
At our centre, services are provided by student social workers or human services practitioners under professional supervision. We offer a safe, inclusive space to be heard, supported, and empowered.

What are some of the issues they support?

Our student-led social services team may assist with:

• Mental health support and well-being planning

• Family and relationship difficulties

• Housing instability or homelessness

• Financial stress or access to community resources

• Grief, trauma, or life transitions

• Domestic or family violence support (with referral pathways)

• Navigating healthcare, education, or legal systems

• Advocacy for vulnerable or marginalized individuals

Please note: While students offer compassionate and informed support, crisis or emergency services will be referred to appropriate agencies.

What Supports do they offer?

We take a strengths-based and collaborative approach to each person’s needs. Support may include:

• One-on-one support sessions

• Resource and referral navigation (e.g. housing, food, financial aid)

• Psychoeducation around coping and stress

• Goal-setting and wellbeing planning

• Safety planning and advocacy

• Support letters or documentation (with supervisor review)

• Group workshops or peer-led programs (may vary by term)

Services evolve each semester depending on student placement focus and supervision areas.

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Supervision and Safety

All services are provided by social work or human services students under the guidance of registered professionals. Supervisors oversee assessments, care planning, and documentation to ensure all services are safe, ethical, and aligned with best practices.

We are committed to trauma-informed and culturally safe care in everything we do. 

How to access this service

Who can access support?
We welcome individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Services are free and confidential.

Booking options:

• Phone: 064 624 2584

• Email: chs-wellnesscentre@uwc.ac.za

What to expect:

• An initial conversation to understand your needs

• Ongoing sessions as appropriate

• You may work with one or more student practitioners

• Referral to external support services if required
  
  

Sessions are offered during academic terms. Limited availability outside of term times.

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