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What we offer:

• Listening service
• Information service
• Supplies service
• Additional services uniquely offered by Essex Nightline
• Contact the Nightline Association

Common things students want to talk about:

"Just as you try to eat your greens and go to the gym taking care of your emotional wellbeing is as vital for overall good health and quality of life. Yet it's something many of us neglect. Everyone goes through tough times - having the opportunity to talk about your problems without judgment or advice can help you make sense of your thoughts, put you back in control of them and allow you to learn from each experience."  Mark Goulbourne, Student Mental Health Practitioner and Counsellor and Nightline Association honorary mental health professional.  Visit his website: http://www.steppingstoneseast.com/index.html

Listening service

Nightline gives students time and space to talk through whatever is on their mind. If you just want a chat, if there's no-one else you can or want to turn to or if it's the middle of the night and you need someone now - Nightline volunteers will listen for as long as you want to talk.  We don't have the answers but we care about what you're going through.  We listen because giving you undivided empathetic attention and the opportunity to explore your feelings in a safe, objective and caring environment alleviates distress and feelings of despair, provides perspective and gives you the space to identify the options open to you – so you can come to your own solution or resolution.

How does talking about my feelings help? See here

What are Nightline's call-taking values? See here 

“I’ve been to counseling but I’ve never been able to talk as much as I have to you. It helped so much.” Anonymous caller, University of Essex

"If something’s really bothering me – Nightline is a savior! There’s so much to deal with at university, even if you do have friends and family that will listen, there are some things you don’t feel you can talk to them about. It’s reassuring and comforting that the students at my uni understand that and care.” Anonymous caller

      

Find your Nightline to see if they offer your preferred service out of the following:

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Information service

Nightlines give information on a wide range of issues from student loans to the nearest sexual health clinic. We have contact details for organisations as varied as gas repairs, smoking quitline and Victim Support.  We have University, local and national information. Whether it's a taxi number to get you home safe, exam timetables or the nearest takeaway - Nightlines are there to help.  

Supplies service 

Some Nightlines give out supplies as part of their drop-in service. Emergency condoms, tampons, pregnancy tests, attack alarms, camp beds and crash accommodation can be bought, rented or are free from some Nightlines.

Additional services offered by Essex Nightline

Essex Nightline also offers:

• a communal drop-in area with tea and toast so students can safely wait for taxis, chat about things on their mind or gather to talk if something universally upsetting happens, such as a student suicide.
• separate male and female crash accommodation if a student can't get home safely and camp bed hire.
• high dependency room for those who've had too much to drink to recover safely and under supervision.