Support through the uncertainty of student life

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If you need support now, text STUDENT to 85258

Other ways you can get support

Advice and information

Expert information and advice to help you through the challenges of coronavirus.

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Mental health and wellbeing

22 resources

Find out what you can do to look after your physical and mental health.
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Studying during coronavirus

13 resources

These tips and tools can help with studying during a pandemic.
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Friendships and social life

13 resources

The social side of student life will be different this year. Get our tips for making friends and managing conflict through the pandemic.

More advice and information

Student stories

Find out how other students are responding to the challenges created by coronavirus.

Eoin shares his top tips for making the most of online lectures and classes.

Eoin King

Rufaro talks about what she’s learned about balancing her social media activity during coronavirus.

Rufaro Faith Mazarura

More student stories

Get support

One-to-one support for whatever challenge you’re facing, designed for students. Whether it’s your mental health, your studies, money, housing or relationships, we’re here to support you.

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Text message support

Get 24 hour text support from a trained volunteer.
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Webchat support

Get free, confidential support over webchat from a trained volunteer, from 4pm to 11pm every day.
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Phone support

Get free, confidential support by phone from a trained volunteer, from 3pm to 12am every day.
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Email support

Get free, confidential support by email from a trained volunteer. You can write to us at any time.

Tailored support

We also provide support for students who might have been more acutely affected by the pandemic.