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
Or
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
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