STUDENT SPACE: A NEW RESOURCE FROM STUDENT MINDS
Student Minds is the UK’s leading student mental health charity, they exist to transform the state of student mental health so that all in higher education can thrive. Empowering students and members of the university community to look after their own mental health, support others and create change.
Student Minds have developed a new resource to support you through the unique circumstances that have been created by the coronavirus.
Student Space has been designed to make it easier for you to find the support that you may need during the pandemic.
However you’re feeling support and guidance is available, there are three ways that Student Space is here to help:
1. Access to free, confidential and anonymous support by phone or text.
2. Information and tools to help you through the challenges of coronavirus. Tips on how respond to change and uncertainty, and resources on relationships and social life, bereavement and loss.
3. Find out what support is available at Winchester. Wherever you seek support, it’s important to remember that if it isn’t quite right for you, that’s okay – you can try something else.
Student Space - Phone support
You can call Student Space between 4pm and 11pm to speak to their trained helpline supporters. They will talk to you about any issue you are experiencing, offer listening support, information and onward signposting. Call the Student Space phone number for free on 0808 189 5260.
Student Space – Text support
Get 24/7 support from a trained volunteer. It’s free, confidential and anonymous. Whether you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, loneliness or relationship issues, they’re available to listen and support you. To start a conversation, text ‘STUDENT’ to 85258. Visit Student Space to find out more about what you can expect from the text service.
Further support available
You can find out more about support on offer at Winchester by visiting the Intranet homepage > Student Support. You can contact the Student Life Advice Team by emailing student.advice@winchester.ac.uk.
Advice and support can also be sought from the Student Union Advice Centre. Please complete our Advice Enquiry Form to get in touch.
If you have concerns about your safety because of how you are feeling you should contact your GP within surgery hours and ask for an urgent appointment, dial 111 out of hours for NHS support or in a medical emergency dial 999 or got to A&E.
