Welcome to the Student Zone

This area of our website is specifically for students of Aberystwyth University. Here you can find out what support is available for you and browse resources to support you.

Mental Health Crisis Support

Call your General Practitioner, Call 999 or go to your nearest accident and emergency. 

For 24/7 mental health support contact the Samaritans on 116 123 or NHS CALL 0800 132 737. 

For mental health advice or concerns for yourself or a loved one, Call NHS on 111 and choose Option 2 to speak to a dedicated team member. This service is open between 9 am and 11.30 pm, 7 days a week. 

Wellbeing Support

Area 43: Offers a fully professional and confidential free counselling service for 16-30 year olds

Active Monitoring: Active Monitoring is a free, six-week guided self-help programme to help individuals feel more in control of their emotions. The service provides individuals with all the tips and tools needed to understand themselves better, and support them through the course with regular phone calls. Take a look at the Mind Cymru website to make a referral.

The Samaritans: Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide. The service that operates 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week. Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org

Welsh phone line: 0300 123 3011

IAWN – NHS Mental Health Service Support information: The Local Mental Health Support Services within Hywel Dda Health Board have information available on their webpages about local support whilst displaying a range of evidence-based self-help literature on a range of topics including Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, OCD, Eating Disorders, Self-Harm, Self-Esteem, Sleep.

Aberystwyth University student Wellbeing Service: There to help any Aberystwyth University student with concerns about wellbeing and their aim is to help individuals build lifelong skills to equip them on their life’s journey. Email: studentwellbeing@aber.ac.uk  Telephone: 01970621761/2087