Only professionally registered counsellors provide counselling across all sites of delivery. Campus depending, counselling services are rendered by the Student Wellness Specialist and / or Student Counsellor. 

 

In the event of an afterhours request or an emergency, please refer to the below guidelines. 

 

Afterhours Requests: 

Emergency Situations: 

Student Wellness Specialists and / or Student Counsellor operate within the standard operating hours from 07:00 – 16:00 / 08:00 – 17:00. 

Emergency contact details / posters are distributed in high traffic areas, please familiarise yourself with the important details listed. 

You can schedule a counselling session afterhours via the following platforms: Emeris Assist, Email, or via the Online booking link. However, the time of your appointment will be scheduled within the standard operating hours stipulated above.

Emergency contact details are provided on the out of office reply on the Student Wellness Specialists and / or Student Counsellor afterhours email reply, as indicated below: 

- 24 Hour Lifeline Toll Free number: 0861 322 322 
- SADAG (South African Depression and Anxiety Group): 0800 456 789 

Emergency contact details are provided on the out of office reply on the Student Wellness Specialists and / or Student Counsellor afterhours email reply. 

Should you require emergency services, please contact a trusted adult / law enforcement official or the ambulance service.