Letting us know you need help is perfectly normal and we believe all of our team should be able to talk freely about their mental health and wellbeing. If you’re worried about your mental health and wellbeing there are a number of things you can do:
- Talk
- Report
- Get support
Talk - If there’s a friend or family member or colleague that you can trust, talking things through with them can sometimes help. You can also reach out to Student Support who are here to speak to any students who would like support, or just to simply have a chat. You can book an appointment with an advisor via the team's moodle page and/or attend a virtual drop-in session. If you are in immediate danger or seriously injured, please call 999 (or 112 from a mobile).
Report - You can make an anonymous disclosure which will allow us to investigate mental wellbeing concerns in particular areas of the college.
Get support
Emergency phone number: 999
Spectrum Life
RCA students have free, unlimited, around-the-clock student assistance to manage whatever issues they are facing. Access is through a telephone helpline, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You also have the option to WhatsApp / SMS or Live Chat using the details below.
UK: 0800 0318227
International: 00353 1 518 0277
SMS / WhatsApp: Text “Hi” to 07418 360 780
Additionally, a range of health and wellbeing resources can be found on the Spectrum Life portal. Sign up for free - https://royalcollegeofart.spectrum.life/login?org=RCAWell
Student Minds: One-to-one support for whatever challenges you are facing.
Samaritans: Helpline open every day of the year, 24h a day. Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org (response within 24h)
Papyrus: A helpline open from 9:00 am to 12:00pm, every day of the year.
Mind UK: If something is worrying you and you want advice, you can call Mind between 9:00 and 18:00 Monday to Friday. Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s day. Call their information line on 0300 123 3393