Support & Wellbeing
Wellbeing
We care about the safety and well-being of each individual who lives at Arcady. We want to know when things are going well and when they are not. If you find that you are struggling, we are here to help you. We can offer a listening ear over coffee, and/or refer you to the relevant UC student support service, depending on the issue.
UC has an array of student support services available including the Academic Skills Centre, the Student Services Hub (Te Pātaka) and Student Advisors (Kaitoko) for study-related issues. Additionally, UC Student Care, the UC Health Centre and UC Counsellors, the Rainbow Advisor, and the UC Māori and Pasifika teams are available to help with other matters.
Please don’t hesitate to talk to your RA, the Community Development Manager or the Principal if you need help. If you don’t feel comfortable talking to someone within the UC community, here are some external options:
National Helpline 1737 text or call
Lifeline 0800543354
Healthline 0800 611 116
OUTLine NZ 0800 OUTLINE
Youthline 0800 376 633
UC Support Links
UC Support Services - https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/support/
UC Services for New Students - https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/support/get-support/new/
UC Health Services - https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/support/health/