Studying at university can be stressful and difficult and it’s important to know where to turn if your mental health becomes affected. Mental health struggles are a common problem and there is plenty of support and resources out there that can help.
Although we are no longer subscribed to the Student Minds Mental Health Framework, we still uphold the same standards and go above and beyond the framework. Read about our commitment to the Mental Health Framework.
Advice Centre
Free confidential support and advice to students on any issues they may be dealing with.
Where: You can find us at both the High Wycombe and Uxbridge Campuses.
Email: suadvice@bucks.ac.uk
Phone: 01494 603 016
University's Counselling Service
Free confidential professional therapy and help away from your day-to-day environment.
Where: High Wycombe (N1.12)
Email: counselling@bucks.ac.uk
Phone: 01494 605018
Student Minds
Phone calls (available from 3pm-midnight)m 7 days a week: 0808 189 5260.
Texts (available 24/7): To start a conversation text ‘STUDENT’ to 85258 and to stop the conversation text ‘STOP’.
Email: students@themix.org.uk. They aim to respond within 24 hours.
Webchat: available on their website
Samaritans
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
Website: samaritans.org
Mind (Mental Health Charity)
Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.
Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm)
Text: 86483
Website: mind.org.uk
Calm (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
Support for men ages 15-35.
Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm-midnight)
Website: thecalmzone.net
SANE
Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers.
Text: sane.org.uk/textcare
Peer support forum: sane.org.uk/supportforum
Website: sane.org.uk/support
Kooth
With no waiting lists, you can access free, safe and anonymous support provided by qualified practitioners.
Website: kooth.com
The Coves
An alternative community-based crisis service for people experiencing a crisis or mental distress.
Website: cnwl.nhs.uk/services/coves
Talking Therapies Service
Providing a range of talking therapies for people who feel anxious and worried or down and depressed.
Website: talkingtherapies.cnwl.nhs.uk
Anxiety UK
Charity providing support if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.
Phone: 03444 775 774 (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5.30pm)
Website: anxietyuk.org.uk
Beat
The UK’s eating disorder charity, hoping to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders by encouraging and empowering people to get help quickly.
Phone: 0808 801 0677
Website: b-eat.co.uk
Bipolar UK
A charity helping people living with manic depression or bipolar disorder.
Website: bipolaruk.org
OCD UK
A charity run by people with OCD, for people with OCD. Includes facts, news and treatments.
Phone: 0333 212 7890 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)
Website: OCDuk.org
Rehab4Addiction
Helping you find addiction rehab.
Phone: 0800 140 4690
Website: rehab4addiction.co.uk
Smart Recovery UK
Help people decide whether they have a problem with alcohol and drugs, build up their motivation to change and offer techniques to support recovery.
Phone: 0330 053 6022 (General enquiries, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm)
Website: smartrecovery.org.uk
Victim Support
Free and confidential support for victims of crime.
Phone: 0808 168 9111 (24-hour helpline)
Website: victimsupport.org.uk