On Friday 20 December we will be closing at the earlier time of 7pm to allow our staff to enjoy the festivities together. Last entry will be at 6pm, so you have enough time to enjoy your activity with us before we close. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Active Wellbeing

Being active is not only great for our physical health but also our mental health. Research suggests that becoming more active can:

  • Lift your mood
  • Enhance concentration
  • Build confidence
  • Improve sleep quality
  • Help to make social connections
  • Boost overall wellbeing
     

Active Students know that taking the first steps to become more active can be difficult, so we are here to support you on your journey. Please read all the information below to make sure this programme is right for you.

What is it?

Active Students have partnered with UH Student Wellbeing to bring you one-to-one student-led support, giving you the confidence to become involved in life at Herts.

Sessions are tailored to you, at times that suit you. They are always confidential*, and our team of Wellbeing Activators** all endure specific training to ensure both your safety and theirs.

You would meet up with an Activator twice a week, for four weeks, where you can work together to determine what you would like to get out of the programme. You can walk, roller-skate, cycle, the choice is yours! We are with you every step of the way.

Best of all, it's FREE! We are committed to providing free, on campus support to all students at UH. 

*If we believe you are at risk to yourself or others, only the necessary information will be shared on a must-know basis.

**Our team of Wellbeing Activators are not qualified therapists/councillors, but they are there as a person to talk to in a non-medical, non-invasive setting.

What we do

We do our best to pair you up with one of our Activators who has similar interests and availability. If you are unhappy with your pairing, we are more than happy to review this with you - please just say. 

Our Team

The Wellbeing Activators are carefully selected for this programme. They have a variety of interests and availability between them, and so we have every confidence that we can find the right one for you. 

How to access

If you need some support and would like us to get in contact with you, complete our short form and a member of our friendly team will be in touch HERE.

Please note that our Wellbeing Programme will be paused over the Christmas period and will resume in the week beginning 20th January.

If you require any wellbeing support during this time, please contact:

PAM Wellness:

All UH students have access to a free 24/7 helpline via PAM Wellness for immediate  wellbeing/emotional support: 0808 196 3533

Mental Health Helpline:

For people living in Hertfordshire, available 24/7: 0800 6444 101 or NHS 111 (option 2)

Samaritans:

Non-judgmental listening service for anyone in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts: 116 123

Shout:

Text crisis messenger service, available 24/7: Text SHOUT to 85258

We wish you a peaceful and joyful holiday season!

If you have any questions, or would like further information, please email activestudents@herts.ac.uk

 

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