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Mental Health & Wellbeing

Explore mental health and wellbeing support, resources and guidance available to help you thrive at NESCol.

Mental health matters at NESCol. We are committed to making a positive difference to the lives of everyone in our College community by promoting an environment that is supportive, inclusive and free from stigma and discrimination.

We provide a range of services and resources to help people look after their wellbeing, develop skills to manage challenges, and access support when they need it.

Support available

Available through MyNESCol (our student portal), the Student Wellbeing Guide will help you understand the support available to you during your time at NESCol.

It provides information about wellbeing services within the College and the wider community, along with links to trusted organisations, resources, and sources of support.

Whether you are looking for guidance, need a little extra support, or simply want to explore what is available, the guide is the best place to start.

Read the Student Wellbeing Guide

Student Advice Centre

The Student Advice Centre is your first point of contact for information, advice, and guidance throughout your time at NESCol.

The team can support you with questions about funding, bursaries, and financial support, as well as help you find the right service if you need additional information or support.

Email: studentadvice@nescol.ac.uk

Student Wellbeing Advisers

Our Student Wellbeing Advisers are here to support your wellbeing and mental health in a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental way.

Whether you would like to talk something through, explore strategies to support your wellbeing, or discuss the support options available, you can choose what feels right for you.

Student Support Team

The Student Support Team works alongside you to help you get the most from your studies.

You can book an appointment with a Student Support Tutor for support with coursework, study skills, wellbeing, disability or additional support needs, and alternative assessment arrangements. Together, we’ll explore what will best support your learning and help you achieve your goals.

Book a wellbeing appointment online by choosing a campus:

Email: studentsupport@nescol.ac.uk

All students are assigned an Academic Tutor. As a student, Academic Tutors are your first point of contact for information and support on anything to do with your College experience, including mental health and wellbeing.

The Students’ Association offers peer support from Presidents who were recently students. They are here to listen to you and signpost you to the person, College staff member or organisation who can provide the right support.

Email: Nescolsa@nescol.ac.uk

Concerned about your safety or the safety of others at College?

Report and Support is our online portal where you can confidentially report concerns such as physical or sexual violence, harassment, racism or any other form of discrimination.

You can also find support information on a variety of issues such as Gender Based Violence and Discrimination

Visit Report and Support

Active Campus helps students become more active and supports physical health and wellbeing.

Our Active Campus Coordinator offers opportunities to try new activities, meet new people, and build healthy habits.

Group of three students smiling at the camera in a computer classroom.

Student Mental Health Agreement

The College has worked in partnership with the Students’ Association and students to create our own Student Mental Health Agreement, in line with the National Union of Students (NUS) Scotland’s Think Positive campaign.

This Agreement acknowledges the role that students, as peers, have in delivering mental health support and in helping to shape and feedback on services.

Read the Student Mental Health Agreement