MPFT (Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust) drop in – no referral needed
When is it?: 1st Wednesday of every month from 12.30pm until 4.30pm (please note this drop in has been paused for the summer and will return in October 2025)
Where is it?: The Science Centre – Hub C (To the right of the main front doors)
What is it?: MPFT provides a free, confidential and friendly space to anyone who would like to seek support relating to their wellbeing and mental health. Students can attend the drop in to share their thoughts, talk about any concerns they have or to talk about anything that is important to them.
If you have any questions or would like any more information, please contact student-wellbeing@staffs.ac.uk
North Staffs Mind 'BE EXCELLENT TO EACH OTHER' group
When is it?: Every Wednesday evening from 6pm-8pm
Where is it?: Ashley 1 Building, Stoke Leek Road Campus
What is it? It is a men's only group run by two qualified BACP counsellors, that aims to tackle men's mental health. Men can be reluctant seek out formal support, they are prone to social isolation and the statistics for male suicides are high. The group is open to all men aged 18+. It’s free to attend, there are no referrals and no waiting lists. Find out more at NorthStaffsMind.
Mindful Men Support Group
When is it?: Every Tuesday 6pm – 8:30pm
Where is it?: M Club Spa & Fitness, Waterworld Leisure Resort, Festival Way, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5PU
Spaces are limited at Mindful Men so please contact us to reserve your space:Every Tuesday 6pm – 8:30p
What is it?: Mens’s physical and emotional wellbeing group. Spaces are limited at Mindful Men so please contact North Staffs Mind to reserve your space. Telephone: 01782 262100 or email reception@nsmind.org.uk
Changes
Changes offer a variety of workshops and groups online, please click the following link to find out more Mental Health Support in Stoke & across Staffordshire UK.
University of Staffordshire
There are a range of resources, including self-help pre-recorded videos which can be found on our Self-help page.
The Academic Skills Team offer a series of workshops online. For further information please see here
You can also find information about other services, on our other sources of support page and emergency and 24 hour support.
For International Students
This three-week course from the British Council and Newcastle University provides tailored support and guidance for international students. From understanding British culture to accessing relevant support, you’ll get the information you need to thrive in the UK. Further information and how to join is available here