At CCCU we want you to succeed and thrive during your time at university and beyond and so we are committed to changing the narrative surrounding mental health by creating spaces to bring people together in an inclusive and non-judgemental environment.

As part of University Mental Health Day on 9 March, we’re bringing to light the range of resources and tools available to help you talk about mental health.

 Wellbeing events happening for you!

• SU Psychology Society Takeover, Tea and Toasty,  Cafe 41, 11.30-17.00
  
  
• Wellbeing Cafe - Stop by the Wellbeing Café on 9 March between 2 – 4pm for a casual chat, some VR emersion experiences, or just to relax and enjoy a hot drink and free snacks! 
  
  
• StressLess activities are back!
  Head to the StressLess zone in Augustine House to relax your mind, take a break from studying and play a game or do a craft.
  
  Enjoy the Mindfulness Zone Zen Garden in AH 2.23, where students can unwind and relax or the Activity Zone in AH 2.16, where you can get creative or play one of the many board games on offer. And if crafting isn’t your thing, the StressLess zone has a selection of fiction, graphic novels and more that can be borrowed for pleasure. All students are also invited to make use of the library’s wellbeing and study skills e-book collections via LibrarySearch as well.
  
  Look out for the range of StressLess events taking place on the day at Augustine House: 
  

  1-5pm – Lego and badge making 

  2-3pm – Origami

  2-4pm – Biscuit Decorating and Crochet Flower Making

• Mental Health Discussion Group, join the CCSU Student Disability Society for a chat about mental health in Tea and Toasty, Cafe 41 from 3.15pm

Opportunities to chat at CCCU

We know talking is good for your mental wellbeing. We’ve made a number of spaces for you to meet new people, have a chat with mates, or talk to the Student Support team throughout the week.

• The Wellbeing Café
  Launched February 2023 and taking place every Thursday in the Food Court from 2pm, the Student Wellbeing team is available to talk, answer questions, or listen to feedback you may have. Come along to relax, play games or enjoy a free cuppa, biscuits and free soup.

• Happy to Chat Campus' Benches
  Look out for these special Happy to Chat areas designed by the Canterbury Christ Church Creatives. These spaces invite people to speak to and interact with others but are also decorative. Found at Verena Holmes and Salomons Library as well as outside by Anslem Pond, Erasmus and Rowan Williams Court in Medway, we hope they brighten our campuses and bring joy to those who see and use them.

• Tea at Three
  The Chaplaincy offers a safe space where any student can chat in a non-judgmental environment and every weekday at 3pm they are offering free refreshments too! The Chaplaincy at Medway also holds a weekly chill, chat, and relax space every Wednesday.

• Chooseday Chill
  Chooseday Chill happens every Tuesday between 5 – 7pm in Augustine House. You can play board games, try your hand at some crafts, have a go at ping pong, or just chill. It is a great way to meet other students as well as the Student Wellbeing team, or catchup with old friends - it is very informal and you are welcome to drop in at any time, have a cuppa and some free toast.
  
  
• Tea and Toasty
  Use this warm hub in St George’s to come together as a community, grab a free hot drink and some soup. Check the space for a number of events throughout the week.

We’re here for you

Your mental wellbeing is important to us - that’s why we offer a wide variety of confidential support and advice to help you out whenever you need it.

• Cost of Living Hub
  We've pulled together the financial resources available for students to highlight ways we can support each other during the cost-of-living crisis. There are opportunities to learn and talk about the help available to you and the impact it has on your mental health.      
• Our Mental Wellbeing team
  Whether you're feeling stressed, suffering from anxiety or you need help with a diagnosed mental health condition, the Mental Wellbeing team is here for you. 
• Nightline 
  A student-run listening and information service offering a safe, non-judgemental environment for CCCU students to talk about their feelings and gain emotional support and information.
• Spectrum.Life
  This platform offers all students in the moment and out-of-hours support via text, telephone or App from qualified professionals. They also have guides, videos and podcasts to support your wellbeing.