Student Wellbeing Centre are an on-campus support service that are available to all students at the University of Lincoln. They offer advice, support, free counselling service, and signposting in the event of a multitude of mental health and drugs/alcohol related concerns.
Student Wellbeing Centre is located on campus, next to the Swan pub (address: 1 Campus Way, Lincoln LN6 7GA). You can contact Student Wellbeing Centre by simply coming in to one of their drop in sessions (Monday – Friday between 12-2pm; Thursday evenings between 5-7pm), via phone on 01522 886400, email studentwellbeing@lincoln.ac.uk , or filling in a contact form here . 
For mental health support, the University of Lincoln offers free counselling service to all students. If you are struggling with your mental health this service can help you. Be assured that everything you discuss in your counselling sessions will be completely confidential and you will not “get in trouble” with the university. Even if your mental health problems are related to drug or alcohol use, your counsellor will respect your values, choices and lifestyle. The Counsellor’s role is to listen carefully to you and offer support and understanding in a non-judgemental, non-critical way.
This Counselling Service operates independently of the Student Union and also of the University’s academic and administrative structure. The team of Counsellors are professionally trained and widely experienced counsellors who are accustomed to helping people from many backgrounds and cultures and a wide range of personal issues and difficulties. The service runs Monday to Friday.
You can access the Counselling Service by attending an initial Wellbeing drop-in session where one of the advisors will discuss with you what counselling options are available to you and, if appropriate, they will then ask you to return to Student Wellbeing for a Counselling assessment.
Student Wellbeing Drop-in Times:
- Monday – Friday between 12-2pm
- Thursday evenings (during term-time only) between 5-7pm
If you are a victim of spiking, the university offers a rapid drug test at the Student Wellbeing Centre for all students. For more information please see our page on Spiking & Mental Health.
Lincoln’s drug and alcohol service is “We Are With You” formerly known as “Addaction” provide advice sessions at the University of Lincoln to help educate and support people who may be suffering from substance abuse. These sessions will be helpful, whether you are experiencing concerns around alcohol/substance use, or just generally want to be better informed.
For more information about these sessions, please get in touch with the Student Wellbeing Centre by emailing studentwellbeing@lincoln.ac.uk or by calling on 01522 886400.
Student Wellbeing Centre have a drug amnesty box where any unwanted drugs or illicit substances can be disposed of anonymously. It is located on the ground floor, just past the stairs.
Double Impact is another local support service for drug and alcohol users working in Lincoln. You can contact them on 01522 304 246 or by visiting their website.
Drug and alcohol misuse doesn’t just affect the individual but can also have a devastating effect on the whole family. If you found yourself in this situation and need help, Oasis Project offer local support to people in Lincolnshire who have been or are affected by a family member using drugs or alcohol. You can contact them on 01522 806611, e-mail at hello@LATcharity.org.uk , or post:
Lincolnshire Action Trust, PO BOX 985, Lincoln, LN5 5GF.
For more information please visit their website.
If you don’t live locally and wish to access support, Alcohol Change UK and Drinkaware are well known national support sites for information and support with alcohol abuse and addiction. Please visit their website for some educational information, advise on how to drink safely, reduce, or quit, and much more useful content.
You can find local alcohol addiction services by clicking here .
You can find local mental health services using the links below:
- For Mental health support services click here
- For Mental health services for alcohol addiction click here
- For Mental health services for drug misuse click here
- For Mental health support for young people click here
Talk to Frank is a national support service for drug users. You can call FRANK 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 0300 123 6600, text 82111, or email frank@talktofrank.com . For more information visit their website.
Mind is a national charity that provide information, advise and support for anyone experiencing mental health problems. For more information, please visit their website.
Mental health problems can feel very isolating and lonely. Peer support brings together people who have had similar experiences to support each other. This is a perfect opportunity to make friends and support each other. Side by Side is a online community where you can access peer support and connect with others who understand what you are going through. For more information, please visit their website.
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