Links to support and other agencies
General health
NHS 111 - Medical advice, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Mental health and wellbeing
Student support and wellbeing (including student counselling services)
- Information line: 01865 247788
TalkingSpace Plus is a service offering talking therapy in Oxfordshire. You can refer yourself to TalkingSpace Plus directly. Please click on the ‘self-refer’ link on the contact us page on the website or simply call 01865 901222. You will speak directly to an administrator who will take your referral and book a telephone appointment.
Free 24-hour emotional support to anyone who is suicidal or despairing.
- Ring 116 123
Listening, support and information service run for students, by students, 8.00pm to 8.00am.
Equal opportunities
The Inclusive Support Service at Oxford Brookes provides advice and support for disabled students. This includes specific learning difficulties such as:
- dyslexia
- dyspraxia/DCD
- attention deficit disorder and dyscalculia
- autistic spectrum conditions
- long-term physical
- mental health conditions.
Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC)
Advice for anyone who feels they have been unfairly treated.
University services
University Student Counselling Service
Provide advice and support on stress or anxiety and offer various counselling services and self-help resources.
Offer a range of support including programme advice, assistance with Student Information and handling of student complaints or appeals.
Student Support Coordinators (SSC)
Your faculty will have SSCs who can provide help and advice during your time at university.
Subject-specific staff are available to help you.
The Multifaith Chaplaincy work with students and staff, UK and international, people from any faith tradition, or no faith at all. Prayer and quiet rooms are available, and they can offer a sympathetic ear.
Crime and drugs
An independent charity that gives people the power to speak up and stop crime, 100% anonymously.
Frank: Talk to Frank about drugs
Information and advice about drugs.