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MENTAL HEALTH

YOUR MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

Support, guidance, and resources to help you thrive at BMet.

At BMet, your mental health and wellbeing are a top priority. We are here to support you with a wide range of services so you can succeed academically and personally.

We have a Senior Mental Health Lead, a Mental Health Strategy, and dedicated staff trained to help you thrive.

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WELLBEING SUPPORT

If you need support over this festive period, please view our helpful list of Wellbeing Support Services.

OUR MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES

Togetherall – Online Mental Health & Wellbeing Platform

Trained Mental Health First Aiders

Referral to External Services & Support

Pastoral, Wellbeing & Attendance Support

Safeguarding & Ready, Respectful, Safe

Inclusive Support Rooms

SUPPORT SERVICES

Togetherall

Our dedicated online mental health and wellbeing platform

BMet students have free access to Togetherall, a 24/7 online community and professional support network.

  • Share your thoughts and feelings anonymously
  • Explore your emotions, get creative, and learn to self-manage your mental health
  • Access group courses and self-assessments
  • Professional support from trained experts

To sign up, go to Togetherall.com, select “I’m from a university or college”, and use your academic email to create an anonymous username.

Sign up today
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Trained Mental Health Support

Our trained staff are available to provide initial support and guidance.

Counselling Sevice

Counselling at BMet is free, confidential, and voluntary.

  • Talk openly about any worries or challenges
  • Receive support to improve self-esteem and wellbeing
  • Sessions are fully confidential unless there is a risk of harm

How to refer:

  • Self-refer via the Learner Landing Page → “Student Experience” → “BMet Counselling Service” → “Site Referral Form”
  • Ask a mentor, tutor, or lecturer to refer you
  • Visit Student Services
Contact our Counselling team
Referrals to External Support

Bereavement Counselling: Birmingham Hospice offers free one-to-one support for those 18+ who have experienced a loss. Email: bereavement@birminghamhospice.org.uk

YoungMinds Crisis Messenger: Free 24/7 support via text. Text YM to 85258

Note: This service is free from major networks including EE, O2, Three, Vodafone, BT Mobile, Tesco Mobile, Virgin Mobile, iD Mobile, Sky, Telecom Plus, Lebara, and GiffGaff.

Visit Birmingham Hospice
Visit YoungMinds Crisis Messenger
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Pastoral, Wellbeing & Attendance Support

We take a whole-student approach, supporting your personal and moral development

Early intervention is key – we work closely with parents/carers for students under 18

Attendance is monitored and supported by tutors and Attendance Intervention Officers

We provide peer-to-peer student networks, promoting wellbeing through student voice, surveys, councils, and activities

Safeguarding & Ready, Respectful, Safe

All staff are trained in safeguarding and adhere to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

We apply a support-based behavioural approach, encouraging positive behaviour and understanding consequences.

Policies are adapted to meet individual student needs, including SEMH and SEND.

Find out more about safeguarding