Mental Health Support at
Harper Adams Student's Union
* This page has been published with help from HAU Student Services *
URGENT HELP
Student Services: 09:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday, 01952 815396
Out of Hours support: After 5pm and at weekends: 07969 472913
Emergencies: 999 (and contact Security if on campus - 01952 815599)
If you are worried about your health - or that of another student - it's important you seek help. Whilst it's normal to have times of feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed, sometimes extra support is what's needed to get you through tough times. By having a chat - with a trained professional, a friend, a family member or anyone you trust - you can get the help you need.
Student Services
In Student Services, the mental health advisor can offer support and advice on mental health and medical care, can help you to cope with your condition and can identify and refer you onto other colleagues who may have more knowledge in the area you require help with - academic learner support, disabled student support, occupational therapy support or chaplaincy (religious or otherwise) for example. The Wellbeing Officers and Advisors are available to offer advice and guidance on a wide range of issues including:
- If you are struggling in any way-whether that be academic or personally,
- If you are concerned about something you may have seen or about a friend,
- If you have been a victim of crime
- Struggling with issues around food/eating disorders
- Stress/anxiety/low mood
- Bereavement
- Considering a break in study
If you would like an appointment with a Student Services Counsellor, Mental Health Adviser, Occupational Therapist or Wellbeing Officer, it is important that you complete the self-referral form. If you have already self-referred to the team but need to contact them, you can do so by phone (office hours: 01952 815396), email (studentservices@harper-adams.ac.uk) or by popping up to the Hi Point (first floor Faccenda).
You can also access a wide range of resources via the Student Services SharePoint, available HERE.
External Services
Sometimes students don't feel like talking to someone on campus, and that's okay too - as long as you talk to someone. See below a range of external services that can provide a range of support including 24/7 helplines, online advice and guidance, a chat service or information on topics.
Student Assistance Programme (SAP) - You can contact Wisdom 24/7 using the helpline 0800 028 3766. We also recommend downloading their app to access a chat facility and further resources.
Farming Community Network (FCN) - a voluntary organisation and charity that supports farmers and families within the farming community through difficult times. Call their helpline 7am-11pm 03000 111 999 or email them at help@fcn.org.uk
Yellow Wellies (Farm Safety Foundation) - an independent registered charity working throughout the UK to address the attitudes and behaviours to risk-taking and poor mental health in the next generation of farmers (under 40yrs). Email them at Farm_Safety_Foundation@nfumutual.co.uk
Student Minds - They challenge the higher education sector, health sector, and government to work with students when making decisions that impact them, and make them accountable for prioritising student mental health. In collaboration with students, they show sector professionals what effective student mental health looks like, and bridge the gap between students and the communities around them to ensure their voices are always heard. Explore a range of trusted information, services and tools to help you with the challenges of student life: studentspace.org.uk . To start a conversation, text ‘STUDENT’ to 85258? or Call FREE on 0808 189 5260, ?7 days a week from 3pm to 12am.
Mind - When you're experiencing a mental health problem, supportive and reliable information can change your life. Mind empower people to understand their mental health and the choices available to them through: Infoline, which offers confidential help for the price of a local call; Legal Line, which offers information on mental health law; and award-winning information, available online and in print. Use this LINK to find guides to support and services. Call 0300 123 3393 or text 86463.
At HASU, we cannot stress enough the importance of speaking up if it's yourself you are concerned about, a friend or just an acquaintance. If you want to talk through any of the information provided on this page, please drop us an email at studentsunion@harper-adams.ac.uk or come into the office on the ground floor Faccenda.
All inofrmation is correct as of time of publishing. Published online 14/03/24.