So many people taking care of you.
Here at York, we look after our students. Whatever the problem, no matter how big or small, there are people at the University who are here to help. Take a look below and find out where help is available.
The first point of contact for students with emotional, psychological or mental health difficulties. As a team they form a multi-disciplinary collective of professionally trained staff with backgrounds in social work, nursing, counselling and psychotherapy.
For initial appointments please contact:
Student Support Hub,
Market Square,
Tel: 01904 324140
Email:student-support@york.ac.uk
Sally Baldwin Buildings,
Block B,
Tel: 01904 322140
Email:opendoor@york.ac.uk
Outisde of the college, the Student Support Hub is your next point of contact for central Student Support Services.
Here you can make enquiries and book appointments to see a range of advisers and practitioners about:
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employment rights and consumer issues;
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health matters, including self certification;
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immigration and other international student support issues;
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money matters including budgetting, bursaries and hardship funds;
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private sector housing issues;
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undergraduate student academic progress issues.
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Student Support Services
Student Support Hub, Market Square
Tel: 01904 324140
student-support@york.ac.uk
Office hours: Undergraduate term time 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday
All other times 10am - 4pm (Monday to Friday)
The Advice & Support Centre is the Union’s main portal for providing information and help to students who have to overcome problems at University. It's an alternative to the University-run services.
As well as advice, the ASC can provide free condoms and lube. Just drop in and pick some up.
To book an appointment:
Email asc@yusu.org
or pop into the YUSU offices
James College
YO10 5DD
Support Services
The universities doctor led health centre, Unity Health can be found on Hes West. Please ensure you register to use the service at the earliest possible opportunity. There will be a sign up session at the University Fresher’s fair in week 1.
Location
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Across the lake from Central Hall on campus
Opening times
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Term time: 8.30am - 6pm, Monday to Friday
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Holidays: 9am - 12.30pm & 1.30pm - 4.45pm, Monday to Friday
Contact information
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Telephone: 01904 721820
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Fax: 01904 433291
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The College Welfare Team are dedicated members of Langwith College staff. They are a vital first port of call and can signpost you to support services around the University. Best of all, they live in the college and are available 24-hours a day.
Contact:
Jonathan Exon, College Officer
The College Tutors
24/7 Phone Number: 07517 113440
Quick Links to Support Services Websites
Nightline is a student-run confidential listening service. It is famous around campus for being an invaluable support service, and it runs every night from 8pm until 8am.
Call them:
01904 323735
Drop in:
Wentworth E Block (near Biology)
Email:
Instant Message:
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Miriam Keck
Your Deputy-President Welfare
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