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Wellbeing and Welfare
Wellbeing and Welfare
Access free support to help you manage your wellbeing and welfare.
It is normal to need some support during your time at university. Our services are here for you.
Our Health, Wellbeing and Welfare services are here to help with the challenges you may face during your student life.
You can talk to our experienced teams about your concerns or browse our range of resources to find further support. Our services are categorised into two branches: wellbeing and welfare.
Our services
Wellbeing
Our free specialist support service can provide you with mental health or wellbeing support.
We have different specialist practitioners within the team, including counsellors and other mental health specialists.
Explore the wellbeing links below to find out how to access support through appointments or drop in sessions, or how to access urgent support.
Welfare
Our Welfare Advisers can support you with experiences like assault, crime, pregnancy, domestic violence, and housing issues.
They offer appointments to support you with information, guidance, and signposting to helpful services.
Use the resources below to book an appointment, make a report, or access health services.
Wellbeing support
Appointments and drop-ins
Self-refer for a meeting with one of our specialist practitioners or visit our weekly drop-in sessions.
Need help now
What to do if you are a York St John student who needs help right now.
Spectrum.Life Support
Get access to counselling and wellbeing support 24/7/365 through the Spectrum.Life confidential free helpline and portal.
Exercise for Wellbeing
A 6 week course of exercise classes aimed at reducing symptoms of depression.
Self help resources
Explore resources, information and links to external specialist organisations.
Welfare support
Welfare adviser appointments
Meet with a Welfare Adviser for advice on crime, domestic violence, sexual assault, hate crime and housing issues.
Report and Support
Make a report of bullying, harassment, racism, sexual misconduct, or hate crime. Reports can be either anonymous or with contact details.
Sexual Violence Liaison Officers
Learn more and book an appointment with specialist members of staff offering support with sexual violence or misconduct.
Welfare training and courses
Training in bystander intervention, consent, drug and alcohol awareness, and hate crime awareness.
Further support
Health services
Access essential health services, including registering to see a doctor.
Student Health Centre
If you are based on our York campus and live in York, you can register with the Student Health Centre. The Student Health Centre offers GP and nurse appointments and a medication transfer service.
Disability support
Additional support if you have a disability, long term health condition, mental health condition or a specific learning difficulty (SpLD).
Specialist support
Dedicated advice and guidance for all our student communities, including care leavers, BAME students, commuting students, mature students, student parents and carers.
Your finances
Support and advice to all students and postgraduate researchers on financial matters.
Religion and spirituality
Whatever your faith position, situation, nationality, gender, or sexual orientation, our Chaplaincy offers hospitality, support and friendship.
Trusted Contacts
Guidance on choosing and relying on Trusted Contacts for emergencies and important decisions.
Consent Matters
An award-winning online course for all students, focused on consent in sexual relationships.
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YSJ Active
The YSJ Active team offer a range of opportunities for sport, exercise and recreation to support your physical and mental health.
Information for a concerned parent, guardian or friend
If you know a student at York St John you are concerned about, we can help you point them in the right direction for support.
Information for University staff supporting students
If you work at the University and are working with a distressed student, we have produced information for you.
