Your mental health matters.
University life can be exciting, but it can also be stressful and difficult at times. If you're struggling with your mental health, you don't have to deal with it alone. There is support available both through Bucks Students' Union, the University and a range of external organisations.
Internal Resources
Support available through Bucks Students' Union and Buckinghamshire New University.
Advice Centre
Free, confidential support and advice for students on any issues they may be dealing with.
Where: High Wycombe and Uxbridge Campuses
Email: suadvice@bucks.ac.uk
Phone: 01494 603 016
University's Counselling Service
Free, confidential professional therapy and support away from your day-to-day environment.
Where: High Wycombe (N1.12)
Email: counselling@bnu.ac.uk
Phone: 01494 605018
External Resources
Free and confidential support from specialist organisations and charities.
Student Minds
Phone calls are available from 3pm–midnight, 7 days a week: 0808 189 5260.
Texts are available 24/7. To start a conversation, text STUDENT to 85258.
Webchat: available through Student Space →
Samaritans
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone: 116 123 (free, 24-hour helpline)
Website: samaritans.org →
Mind
Provides advice and support to people experiencing mental health problems.
Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm)
Text: 86483
Website: mind.org.uk →
CALM
Support for men aged 15–35.
Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm–midnight)
Website: thecalmzone.net →
Kooth
Free, safe and anonymous online support provided by qualified practitioners, with no waiting lists.
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
Provides a range of talking therapies for people who feel anxious, worried, down or depressed.
Website: talkingtherapies.cnwl.nhs.uk →
Condition-Specific Resources
Specialist organisations offering information, advice and support for specific conditions and experiences.
Anxiety UK
Charity providing support for people who 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, working to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders and encourage people to get help quickly.
Phone: 0808 801 0677
Website: b-eat.co.uk →
Bipolar UK
A charity helping people living with bipolar disorder.
Website: bipolaruk.org →
OCD UK
A charity run by people with OCD, for people with OCD. Includes information, news and treatment resources.
Phone: 0333 212 7890 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm)
Website: OCDuk.org →
Rehab4Addiction
Support to help you find addiction rehabilitation services.
Phone: 0800 140 4690
Website: rehab4addiction.co.uk →
SMART Recovery UK
Helps people decide whether they have a problem with alcohol or drugs, build motivation to change and develop techniques to support recovery.
Phone: 0330 053 6022 (Mon–Fri, 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 →
You don't have to deal with it alone.
If you're struggling, reaching out for support is a positive first step. Whether you speak to the Students' Union, the University or an external organisation, there are people who can help.
Although we are no longer subscribed to the Student Minds Mental Health Framework, we continue to uphold the same standards and go above and beyond the framework.
Read about our commitment to the Mental Health Framework →