What student support services are available at King's?

• KCLSU have a packed programme of events and activities. You can also join a society, sports club or student group.
• Every Tuesday and Wednesday during term time there’s Time Out Tuesdays and What’s on Wednesdays where there are drop-in activities and the chance to speak to one of the Faculty Wellbeing Advisors, a KCLSU Campus Conversations supporter or a KCLSU Advisor.
• There are lots of ways you can stay active with King’s Sport and Wellness. To find out more read What does King’s Sport & Wellness have on offer?
• The King’s Chaplaincy is open to students and staff of all faiths and none. They can provide one-to-one support and also offer mindfulness sessions and events throughout the year.

• As well as talking to friends, family and loved ones Peer support can be useful. This is offered through the Campus Conversations and Black Students Talk networks.
• Personal Tutors and PhD Supervisors are there to support you with your learning and you can talk to them about issues affecting your wellbeing and studies. They can sign-post you to other services if needed. Read Who is my personal tutor & what do they do?

• You can find information and answers to common questions on Student Services Online. The Student Services Frontline team provide a large range of digital documents and letters; you can also find out more about the documents you can download yourself and those we can produce on our Document & letter requests page.You can contact the Student Services Frontline team if you can’t find the answer to your question.
• Check our Top tips on managing your mental health & wellbeing.
• KCLSU Wellbeing Hub has lots of resources and videos to help with you learn new skills, improve your wellbeing and stay present.
• Togetherall offers a safe online mental health forum where you can share your thoughts anonymously. You can also complete courses on topics like stress and sleep to help improve your wellbeing. Sign up with your King’s email address.
• Student Space from Student Minds is a hub for support through the uncertainty of student life.

The Visa & International Student Advice team supports international students with common questions, check the Immigration & visa category on Student Services Online. They also offer support through their Adviceline, appointment or on campus drop-in and run workshops throughout the year.

The Faculty Wellbeing Advisors work closely with your faculty, KCLSU and King’s support services to ensure you have what you need to succeed while studying at King’s. They will work closely with your Personal Tutor and you will see them around campus, offering drop-in wellbeing appointments where you can talk to them one-to-one. To learn more about how they can help you, read Who are the faculty Wellbeing Advisors?

To explore what wellbeing means to you, how you can improve it and how you get support, please try out our Student Wellbeing E-module.

If you live in one of the King’s Residences, Residence Welfare Leads can be contacted by text, phone or drop-in sessions. They can provide a listening ear and can help signpost you to further specialist support if you need it.

To get some top tips about managing your money, find the King’s Student Money Mentors at one of their pop-up events throughout the year, or follow them on social media and their blog.

The King’s Wellness Scheme is for anyone who’s experiencing stress or low mood and can help you to improve your wellbeing with support and guidance from Health & Fitness coaches. You can apply to the scheme on the King’s Sport & Wellness website.

Money & Housing Advice can offer advice and guidance throughout your time at university.

Check the Fees, funding and money advice pages for a range of useful information and there are Housing and accommodation support articles covering a range of topics.

If you can’t find the answer to your question, advice can be offered by Adviceline, drop in and by appointment.

• Call the Money & Housing Adviceline 020 7848 7002. The line is open:
• • Tuesdays and Fridays, 10.00 – 12.00
  • Thursdays, 13.00 – 15.00
• For general queries, visit one of our drop-ins on campus. This will resume the week beginning 23^rd September.

Visa & International Student Advice support international students with common questions on Immigration & visa on Student Services Online. They also offer support through their Adviceline, appointment or on campus drop-in and run workshops throughout the year. Visit the Visa & International Student Advice website for more information.

Counselling offers a safe, confidential and supportive space, to help you explore your problems, share and gain insight into your feelings, thoughts and behaviour. You can register for Counselling & Mental Health Support at King’s for free and confidential counselling and mental health advice.

King's Counselling Online (KCO) provides free and confidential, brief, solution-focused support for people who are experiencing low to moderate mental health and emotional wellbeing difficulties. This is aimed at helping you quickly access counselling support and experience improved wellbeing.

For information about various services available to you at any time, including at night, or when the university is closed, please check Mental health support during evenings, weekends & vacation periods.

Disability Support & Inclusion are a team of specialist advisors who can offer support, advice and information for current and prospective students with a long-term medical or mental health condition, a specific learning disability (spLD) or other impairments that might impact learning. For more information, read What Disability Support is available to me at King’s?

If you already have a diagnosed condition then you can use the Self-Service Registration with Disability Support & Inclusion on the main Student Records page.

Disability Support & Inclusion offer both online and in-person drop ins for current students, to find out when these are check How can I contact the Disability Support & Inclusion team?

Report + Support is the university's dedicated online space which allows staff, students and visitors to report concerns or request access to support. Report + Support also provides guidance and information articles about bullying, harassment, hate incidents or sexual or physical violence, as well as information about the options and support available.

The Student Funding Office offer confidential advice on bursaries, grants, living expenses, student loans and other financial help available at King's to assist you.

The Student Conduct & Appeals team are happy to provide advice and guidance on procedures relating to regulations on conduct, complaints and appeals, including on fitness to practice.

For information and guidance you can visit our Appeals, complaints & misconduct category.

If you are at risk, or are concerned for a student, but don’t need immediate support from emergency services you can submit a form via the Student of Concern procedure. Check our article I’m concerned about a student/peer for more information.