Student support Services in the College of Health Sciences is now offering you online counselling services during the lockdown period. Your mental health and wellbeing is our concern and we understand that you may be feeling uncertain and anxious during this lockdown period. Please access the support and services available to you.

COUNSELLING SERVICES DURING OFFICE HOURS:

Students who require counselling and support may book an appointment by sending an email to the SSS appointment booking email address chs.sss@ukzn.ac.za. Please refer to the attachments as quick reference guides.

 When booking your appointment, please provide the information below:

·         Your Name

·         Student Number

·         Degree

·         Cell number

·         2 Suitable dates & times for your appointment

The FDA (Front Desk Administrator) will respond to your appointment request, confirm the date and time of your appointment and provide you with the online Intake and Consent form for completion.

 TOLL FREE LINE:

Access free, professional, & confidential counselling - Monday to Friday - 08:00 & 16:30

Toll Free Line - 080 080 0017

 AFTER HOUR EMERGENCIES, PLEASE CONTACT:

 

·         Lifeline 0861 322 322

·         SADAG 0800 567 567

·         24 hour helpline 0800 456 789

·         Medical Students Discovery Helpline on 0800 323 323

·         GBV 0800 428 428 | Please Call Me *120*7867#

·         Covid-19 Counselling: 0800 786 786 (Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm)

 MEDICAL OR PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCIES

 Contact ER24 084 124

 Please refer to the reference guides for our online services and support on offer during lock down. 

Kind regards

Student Support Services Team