All Support Services
We have an AMRC Training Centre Learner Support Team, who are always available to help you and talk to you if you want some support, whether it be academic, emotional, social or health-related. You can find their contact details here.
Below is a list of resources that are available to you at no charge, covering support services for mental health, disability and dyslexia, financial concerns, physical health, academic help and road safety.
Here are some free support services available to our students
University of Sheffield SAMHS (Student Access to Mental Health Support)
SAMHS helps you access the right mental health support for you from one initial appointment. If you need support with your mental health at any point during your time at Sheffield, you can register for SAMHS online with just a few details.
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/me...
Togetherall (formerly Big White Wall)
Togetherall is an online community for people who are stressed, anxious or feeling low. The service has an active forum with round-the-clock support from trained professionals. You can talk anonymously to other members and take part in group or 1-to-1 therapy with therapists.
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/me...
Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation provides information and support for anyone with mental health problems or learning disabilities.
www.mentalhealth.org.uk
NHS - Every Mind Matters
They have expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/ever...
Young Minds
Young Minds gives the best advice on looking after yourself. They offer support on a range of troubles that you may have, from exam stress, eating problems and grief, to bullying, abuse and anger.
https://youngminds.org.uk/find...
Mind
Mind are an organisation that can help you make choices about treatment, understand your rights or get the right support for your mental health.
https://www.mind.org.uk
University of Sheffield DDSS (Disability and Dyslexia Support Service)
A friendly and confidential service which provides advice and support for university of Sheffield students which extends to all AMRC Training Centre students.
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/disability
Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation provides information and support for anyone with mental health problems or learning disabilities.
www.mentalhealth.org.uk
NHS - Find a GP
This link finds you your local GPs to choose from.
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-gp
Change Grow Live (Young People Drug and Alcohol Support)
A service that offers free advice on alcohol and drugs, based in Sheffield City Centre.
https://www.changegrowlive.org/the-corner-sheffield/info
Yorkshire MESMAC
A free sexual health service that offers HIV and STI testing, free protection, emergency contraception and 1-to-1 support.
https://www.mesmac.co.uk/our-s...
301: Academic Skills Centre
All of our students have access to the university’s Academic Skills Centre, 301. This service helps students who may want to improve certain academic skills, such as planning, researching, writing and numerical skills.
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ss...
University of Sheffield DDSS (Disability and Dyslexia Support Service)
A friendly and confidential service which provides advice and support for university of sheffield students which extends to all AMRC Training Centre students.
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/disability
Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem. They advise on debt, benefits, housing, immigration and much more.
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk
The Money Charity
A charity offering free financial support and information on money management and money worries.
https://themoneycharity.org.uk
The Trussell Trust - Find a Foodbank
Find your local foodbank here.
https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank
Drive for Life
Their primary objective is to reduce the number of people killed or injured as a result of road traffic collisions and to make South Yorkshire roads safer.
https://sysrp.co.uk/driveforlife