Ask for Help
Ask for Help
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If you're struggling with something, please don't hesitate to get in contact. There are plenty of people at the university who would like to support you as best as they can, but they cannot do so if they do not know there is an issue. There is no struggle too small or too big. There is no obligation to share all the details in an appointment if you don't want to, and we don't share any information unless we have to. You can withdraw from the conversation at any time you like. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not a sign of weakness.
Book a Wellbeing Appointment
Book a Wellbeing Appointment
If you would like to meet with one of our Student Wellbeing Officers, please email sbs-wellbeing@york.ac.uk, or you can book directly with Leonie Raymond using this link or Heather Buckby using this link.
Appointments last 45 minutes and can either be online or in person. Appointments are confidential (we do not advise your supervisor or the school that you have met with us) unless there is a risk to yourself or others.
Meet with the Open Door Practitioner
Meet with the Open Door Practitioner
If you would like to speak to Abby Brown or Sarah Clayden as the School's Open Door Practitioner, please complete the Open Door Referral form.
In Crisis Now?
In Crisis Now?
Call 999 if you are, or the person you are concerned about is, in immediate danger of hurting themselves or someone else.
You can then call Campus Safety to help aid the emergency services on +44 (0)1904 32 3333 (or 3333 from a University extension) or use the SafeZone app.
You can also call the NHS Urgent Mental Health Helpline on 0800 051 6171 .
Further Crisis Contact information is available here.
The Wellbeing Room
The Wellbeing Room
Within Church Lane Building there is a Wellbeing Room, accessible for anyone who just needs a quiet, comfortable space. This room is not used for teaching and should not be used for studying, socializing, or lunches. Instead, it is specifically for those who need a little peace. It is located on the ground floor, between the Link Cafe and Lecture Hall. Please remember to return the 'occupied' label to 'unoccupied' after your time in the room.
There are also plenty of resources and activities, as well as the SBS Book Exchange (help yourself! Please just bring them back.)
Just need to talk to someone?
Just need to talk to someone?
Sometimes all you need is to talk about how you feel with someone who will listen. There are lots of people ready to lend a sympathetic ear, including your supervisors, the University of York Student's Union, and the Samaritans. For Peer-to-Peer support, you may wish to try TalkCampus. Postgraduate Research Students may wish to visit the Wellbeing Thesis.
In addition, Student Space, a platform developed by Student Minds, offers support via text, phone, email or webchat in partnership with the Mix and if you prefer talking in person Mental Health Matters run the Haven in York, at 30 Clarence Street. Most of these websites also provide online resources for you to use in your own time, at your own place, for example those from the Charlie Waller Trust or U-Belong
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