News | Monday, 12th February 2024

New 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support launches for students

Access to support anytime you need it

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Life as a student is exciting, but it can also come with its challenges. That’s why we are making it easier for you to access support when you need it with a new easy to use service

In addition to the support, we already provide through our Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing team, you now have access to a new 24/7 free helpline from Spectrum.Life. The service will also include a digital platform full of handy resources for your physical and mental wellbeing.

Immediate assistance anytime

Through Spectrum.Life’s free helpline, you can speak to a qualified counsellor at any time of the day or night. This service offers immediate, confidential support for a wide range of mental health issues, including:

Depression, anxiety, stress 
Grief and bereavement 
Addictions 
Relationships 
Stress and work-life balance issues

The counsellor will work with you to understand the challenges you are facing and assess your needs, so that they can provide you with personalised help and advice.

Easy to access mental health support

You can access the 24/7 helpline by using one of the following:

Student Helpline freephone number (UK): 0808 238 9888
Outside of UK: 00353 1518 0277
Student Helpline WhatsApp: Text “Hi” to (+44) 7418 360 780

If a counsellor is not available in the moment, you will be called back at a time that suits you.

The service is available to all Manchester Met students, accept those in the USA or Canada. If you are on a placement or exchange in these countries, please contact our Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing team for direct support.

Self-help online resources at your fingertips

You can also visit the Spectrum.Life web portal or download the app, which will give you access to over 250 hours of self-help content. This includes live fitness classes, recipes, and online content to help you manage stress, improve your sleep pattens and navigate different relationships.