Urgent help
- Emergency services at 999
- 24/7 University Campus Support and Security at +44 (0)161 306 9966
- For security on campus download the SafeZone app
Worried about someone?
Guidance on what to do if you are worried about a University of Manchester student or colleague.
You may be a student worried about another student, a colleague concerned about a student or another colleague, or a parent or guardian worried about a student.
Spectrum.Life - in-the-moment support
Students can access mental health support at any time through the Spectrum.Life 24-hour support service and app.
Support available
Short-term counselling
The Mental Health Support Team has a wide range of colleagues who are trained in counselling and have other skills that may help you with your mental health.
Groups and workshops
Psychoeducational workshops and therapeutic groups for people who share common mental health difficulties.
Social prescribing
Social prescribing is a non-clinical intervention that takes a holistic, person-centred approach to health and wellbeing.
Assessment and referrals
Following initial contact/referral, you will be offered an appointment with a practitioner best suited to your needs.
Guidance for colleagues
Training for colleagues
Online and in-person training available to University colleagues.
Support for colleagues
Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) has now been relaunched as Health Hero.