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Here you will find a number of initiatives, programs and resources that will support your physical, social, spiritual and mental health to help you to maintain a healthy lifestyle during your studies.</p><p>Explore further important information on how to stay safe and secure on campus.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-12 col-md-4"><div class="layout__region layout__region--second"><div class="mb-2 block-template-3"><div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="mt-0"><a class="anu-btn w100" href="http://www.anu.edu.au/students/health-wellbeing/counselling/community-services">I need help now</a></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="layout layout--onecol-12"><div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="col"><div class="layout__region layout__region--first"><div class="my-4 mb-2 block-template-3"><div class="layout layout--onecol"><div class="layout__region layout__region--content"><div class="block-template-default"><div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="divider-solid"></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="block-template-default"><div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="mb-4"><h2>Student Counselling and Wellbeing Services</h2><p>ANU offers a variety of support options, including the ANU Counselling Services or ANU Student Safety and Wellbeing teams. Both services are free and confidential and provide person-centred and trauma informed services for currently enrolled students.</p><table class=""><tbody><tr><th class="w50"><a href="/students/health-safety-wellbeing/getting-help-at-anu/anu-counselling" class="acton-tabs-link-processed">ANU Counselling Services</a></th><th class="w50"><a href="/students/contacts/student-safety-and-wellbeing" class="acton-tabs-link-processed">ANU Student Safety and Wellbeing</a></th></tr><tr><td> - Non-diagnostic mental health service </td><td> - Case management services </td></tr><tr><td> - One - on one counselling support and group programs </td><td> - Connection with services at ANU and community </td></tr><tr><td> - No mental health plan needed </td><td><p> - Practical support for a number of issues that can impact on your student experience</p><p>- Sexual misconduct and harmful behaviours response</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div><div class="block-template-default"><div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><div><p> To read ANU Counselling Service or the Student Safety and Wellbeing team information on privacy and service delivery click <a href="https://imagedepot.anu.edu.au/wellbeing/Privacy%20Service%20Agreement%20and%20Feedback%20Document.pdf" >here</a >. </p><h2 class="accordion">How to book or change an appointment</h2><div class="panel"><p> Submit an online request via the new client or existing client links below. 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In line with person-centered and trauma-informed care principles, we recommend that students are supported to complete their own online request form in the first instance. </p><div class="row mb-4 equal"><div class="box-bdr-thick-gold col ml-md-2"><div class="p-2 text-center w100"><h3 class="my-3">NEW CLIENT REQUESTS</h3><p class="large"><a href="https://anu-advocate.symplicity.com/care_report/index.php/pid152362?" >Click</a > to organise support for the first time OR if you are not currently working with an ANU Counsellor or Case Manager </p></div></div><div class="col-md-1"></div><div class="box-bdr-thick-gold col mr-md-2"><div class="p-2 text-center w100"><div class="my-3"><h3 class="">HOW TO CHANGE AN APPOINTMENT</h3></div><div class="mt-1"><i class="fa-solid fa-envelope"></i>  <a href="mailto:counselling.centre@anu.edu.au " ><span class="large">Send email</span></a ></div><div class="mb-1"><i class="fa-solid fa-phone"></i> <span ><span class="large">02 6125 2211 (option 1)</span></span ></div></div></div></div><p> If you need to speak to someone while awaiting your appointment, you can contact the ANU Wellbeing and Support Line on 1300 050 327 or text 0488 884 170, available 24/7. You can also visit the <a href="https://www.anu.edu.au/students/health-safety-wellbeing/getting-help-at-anu/urgent-support" >Urgent support</a > webpage for other support services available. </p><p> If you have any difficulties completing the online request forms, or have not heard from our services after five working days from when you submit the form, please contact our Administration team on 02 6125 2211 and select option 1. </p></div><h2 class="accordion">How to request us for training/groups/functions</h2><div class="panel"><p> The ANU Wellbeing Teams provide a range of training to support the health and wellbeing of the ANU community. We also attend events across the University and facilitate groups in response to identified student needs. </p><p> Submit an online request form via the <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/Sgccp7wpHq" target="_blank" >Training/Groups/Functions Requests Form</a >. 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