Sexual Assault Support
Welfare Advisers
You can talk to one of the University Welfare Advisers to find out what your reporting options are and more about the support available both within and outside of the University. Welfare Appointments can be booked here.
University Sexual Violence Liaison Officers
You can book an appointment with one of our University Sexual Violence Liaison Officers, who are highly qualified specialist members of staff who offer support to students who have experienced any form of sexual violence or misconduct. Book an appointment here.
Wellbeing Support
The Wellbeing Team offer short-term emotional support for managing difficult feelings which you may be having. You can self-refer to the team for support or attend their drop-in service. The Wellbeing Team operate Monday-Friday within usual office hours and are not a crisis service. If you need help now please click here for support options available to you.
Spectrum.Life
Spectrum.Life offers a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service to all students 24/7/365.
You can talk to them about anything, including stress, anxiety, low mood, financial worries, loss and grief, relationship difficulties, substance abuse issues and much more. They will work with you in getting initial help and liaise with our Wellbeing Team for ongoing support.
Access them via the YSJ website or access the service directly via phone or text:
Freephone UK: +448000 318 227
UK WhatsApp/SMS: Text ‘Hi’ to +44 7418 360 780
International: 00353 1 518 0277
Canada: 877 847 4525
US: 1 888 851 7032
Canada WhatsApp: +1 984 920 6875
US WhatsApp: +1 984 920 6875
You can also access the service through the Spectrum.Life portal or app.