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Mental health and wellbeing support

BCU’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Team is available between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, except during Bank Holidays and Universtiy closures. The team is made up of mental health advisers, wellbeing advisers, counsellors and CBT Therapists.

Contact the team on wellbeing@bcu.ac.uk or via iCity.

You can take a look at our iCity pages for up-to-date information on our support and external support services, in addition to the services listed below.

If you require emergency support in your BCU accommodation you can call Security on 0121 331 6969. 

BCU Wellbeing app

Accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the BCU Wellbeing app aims to help you achieve balance, create healthy habits, and reach your potential. There’s a wealth of interactive tools, including podcasts, breathing techniques and more.

Search ‘BCU Wellbeing app’ on your device’s app store to download.

Samaritans

Offering support 24/7, 365 days of the year. You can get in touch about anything which is troubling you, no matter how big or small. For the quickest response, it’s best to phone on their free phone number.

Samaritans also has a free self help app, which you can access via their website.

Shout

A confidential, 24/7 text service, free on all major networks in the UK to support you if you are feeling stressed, anxious or in need of support. Responses are not always immediate, but you will be connected to a Shout volunteer as soon as possible.

Papyrus

A confidential suicide prevention advice line, if you, or someone you know is thinking of suicide. Papyrus offer support between 9am and midnight every day.

Birmingham Mind

Central Wellbeing Hub: Drop-in hub in the Bullring and Grand Central providing a safe, secure environment for anyone seeking mental health advice, support and signposting.

Talking space: Safe, welcoming talking spaces if you are feeling emotionally distressed or are in a mental health crisis. Open in Selly Oak, Erdington and Northfield from 5 - 11pm.