Mental Health and Wellbeing

Mental Health & Wellbeing

We can offer basic guidance around mental health, GP access, sexual health, and drugs/alcohol concerns, and help you find the right professional support.

You’re not alone, LTSU Advice can help you understand your options and where to go next.

What the issue means

Wellbeing challenges can include feeling low or overwhelmed, needing to register with a GP, wanting support around drugs/alcohol, or needing information about sexual health or safety. Sometimes you may just want to talk things through and understand what support exists.

Why it matters

Looking after your wellbeing helps you feel safer, healthier, and more in control. Knowing where to get the right support means you don’t have to navigate difficult situations alone.

Do you need advice?

You might want basic guidance or signposting if:

You’re struggling with stress, motivation, low mood, or anxiety
You’re unsure how to access counselling or mental health support
You need help registering with a GP or finding local health services
You have questions about drugs or alcohol
You need information on sexual health, safety, relationships, or consent
You’re unsure where to go after an incident or assault

What you can do yourself

Register with a local GP
Look at online self-help resources (NHS, Student Minds, university wellbeing pages)
Keep notes about how you’re feeling, it can help when speaking to professionals
Reach out to someone you trust if you’re struggling
Access local sexual health clinics or websites for quick information

When to contact LTSU Advice

Contact us when:

You’re not sure which service you need
You want to talk things through before seeking specialist support
You need help understanding health or wellbeing options
You need guidance finding GP services, counselling, or referral routes
You want information on drug/alcohol harm reduction
You need support with signposting after a worrying incident

If you need professional treatment or specialist care,

You will be referred to:

University Mental Health & Wellbeing Team- counselling, therapy, wellbeing advisors, etc.
NHS/Local GP Services- medical support, mental health referrals, urgent help
Forward Leeds/Drug & Alcohol Services- for specialist advice
Local sexual health clinics- testing, information, emergency contraception
A Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) or crisis services- for support following sexual assault

Next steps:

Think about what kind of support you’re looking for
Gather any relevant information (e.g., symptoms, history, incidents)
Contact LTSU Advice if you want help understanding your options or where to go

How SU Advice can help

We can:

Help you understand your wellbeing options
Explain how to register with a GP or access local services
Signposting for harm reduction information around drugs/alcohol
Signposting for sexual health, safety, and consent
Signpost to specialist medical, counselling, or crisis services
Support you in understanding next steps after an incident

We cannot:

Provide medical or clinical advice
Offer mental health treatment
Provide emergency support or crisis intervention
Replace counselling or therapy

But we can make sure you get to the right place quickly and feel supported throughout.

How to get in touch

Book an Adviser Appointment

Drop in
No need to book, just come and see us!

Horsforth Campus: Tuesdays, 11am–2pm

City Campus: Thursdays, 11am–2pm

Email: suadvice@leedstrinity.ac.uk

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Helpful FAQs / Common Questions

Q: Can SU Advice provide counselling?
A: No, but we can help you access University or NHS counselling and explain your options.

Q: I don’t have a GP, what should I do?
A: We can signpost you register with a local practice and explain what they offer.

Q: I’ve experienced an assault, where can I get support?
A: We can listen, offer basic guidance, and signpost you to specialist crisis and medical services, including the university.

Last reviewed / Updated date

November 2025