The Students’ Union at UWE and UWE Bristol, in partnership with Crisis Textline, have launched a new crisis support text line for students.
24/7 Crisis Textline offers crisis support to UWE Bristol students across the UK. If in distress, UWE Bristol students can text ‘UWE’ to 85258. All texts are answered by trained volunteers, with support from experienced clinical supervisors.
Ariele, a Clinical Supervisor with Shout, which helps to run the 24/7 Crisis Textline, talks more about what it is like to work for the organisation.
Ariele commented “I'm a counselling psychologist with extensive experience working within the NHS and the mental health charity sector. I am also a researcher in medical healthcare. The mental health charity, Place2Be, introduced me to Shout and I am now employed as one of the clinical supervisors for 24/7 Crisis Textline.”
“We all need support and validation through the difficult times in life and the Shout digital platform is a place for human connection in times of crisis. Anyone in need can text us day or night to receive support by text; to be listened to, experience empathy and to be empowered to help themselves through personal challenges.”
“We are powered by our team of dedicated trained volunteers who offer their time to connect with people in crisis. Clinical supervisors support the volunteers with their conversations and manage any issues that may arise on the platform.”
“Whether they are guiding volunteers who may need help with a challenging or high-risk conversation, or are simply answering questions, there are always at least two supervisors highly trained and qualified mental health professionals, on the platform at any time to encourage, support and maintain a clinical eye over the conversations.”
Find out more information about Textline and to find out how you get involved here.
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