Emthonjeni Student Wellness
 

 

 

 

WELCOME MESSAGE OF THE DIRECTOR

It gives me great pleasure to extend a warm welcome to all our students, staff, and visitors. As Emthonjeni Student Wellness, we are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. We are here to let you know that you don’t have to navigate your journey alone, whether academically or personally we are here for you. Through various services we offer, we nurture your psychological wellbeing and equip you for academic success.

Our website has been designed to provide easy access to essential information, resources, and services that can support you through your journey at Nelson Mandela University. Whether you are seeking guidance, self-help tools, or simply want to learn more about what we offer, we hope you find this platform helpful and engaging. We invite you to explore, connect, and reach out. Your growth and resilience matter to us, and we are here to walk this path with you.

 

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Important Information!

o After hours, and irrespective of the campus at which a student is registered, emergency counselling and psychosocial support may be accessed through national helplines and crisis services. These include:

o The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) network, which offers multiple 24-hour and extended-hours services such as

  • The Cipla 24-hour Mental Health Helpline (0800 456 789),
    • 0800 456 789
  • The 24-hour Suicide Crisis Line ,
    • 0800 567 567
  • Dr Reddy’s Mental Health Helpline 0800 21 22 23
    • 0800 21 22 23
  • The Adcock Ingram Depression and Anxiety Helpline
    • 0800 70 80 904
  • A 24-hour Substance Abuse Helpline (0800 12 13 14),
    • 0800 12 13 14
  • And, additional chat, SMS, and WhatsApp-based support options

o Students may also access the Higher Health 24-hour toll-free Mental Health Helpline (0800 36 36 36).

o In cases involving gender-based violence, support is available via the Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (0800 428 428)
and the National GBV Helpline (0800 150 150).

These services provide immediate crisis support when University counselling services are unavailable.

 

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