Call to alumni to respond to need for counselling services
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of the Western Cape is calling on alumni with qualifications and experience in mental health and well-being counselling to volunteer their services. Current registration with HPCSA is essential. Counselling services would begin in March 2025.
Alumni are invited to dedicate at least six hours per week for one semester to provide counselling to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
This initiative is part of the faculty's commitment to creating a supportive environment and addressing mental health challenges that will help achieve greater student success.
Alumni will work closely with the university’s Centre for Student Support Services (CSSS) and follow established protocols.
Interested alumni should contact Professor Zannie Bock (zbock@uwc.ac.za) to get involved. For more information visit: study/faculties-and-programmes/faculty-of-arts-and-humanities/overview
Kind regards
Professor Monwabisi Ralalala
Dean: Faculty of Arts and Humanities
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at UWC needs your expertise in student mental health and well-being counseling.
Give Back: Dedicate at least six hours a week for one semester to provide vital support to our students that will enhance student success.
Collaborate: Work alongside the Centre for Student Support Services (CSSS) and follow established protocols to ensure the best care.
Why It Matters: Your contribution will help create a nurturing environment and address critical mental health challenges on campus.
Get Involved: Interested? Reach out to Professor Zannie Bock at zbock@uwc.ac.za.
A. Support on Campus for Arts and Humanities Students.
- Academic Help: Schedule meetings with your tutor or lecturer during their consultation hours.
- First Year Support: Contact the First Year Transition Officer (FYTO) in the faculty for guidance and mentorship on emotional, social, and practical student matters. Contact: Koketso Percy Mokabati, Email: fytp-arts@uwc.ac.za
- Mental Wellness:
Counseling Helpline: 0800 222 333 (24/7) Toll-Free
SMS for Callback: 31393
Online Form and App: SADAG website or Wysa app
- Seek advice from the Faculty Office Helpdesk.
- Consider de-registering to avoid academic exclusion.
- Ensure you pass your current level.
- Liaise with the relevant faculty and complete an online application via the UWC website.
- CPS CENTRAL EMERGENCY NUMBER (Campus Protection)
Phone 021-959-2100 - SDS FOOD SECURITY PROGRAMME (ON CAMPUS STUDENTS ONLY)
Contact: Akhona Mfanyana (amfanyana@uwc.ac.za) - FINANCIAL AID OFFICE
Contact: finaid@uwc.ac.za - RESLIFE OFFICE
Contact: reslife@uwc.ac.za or reslifehelpline@uwc.ac.za
- GENDER EQUITY UNIT
Contact: gender@uwc.ac.za - HIV/AIDS UNIT
Contact: 021-959-2648/2247 - THERAPEUTIC SERVICES (CSSS)
Contact: csss@uwc.ac.za - OFFICE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (CSSS)
Contact: oswd@uwc.ac.za Manager: Verushka Daniels vdaniels@uwc.ac.za - OFFICE FOR ACADEMIC SUPPORT (CSSS)
Contact: csss@uwc.ac.za Manager: Dorothea Hendricks dohendricks@uwc.ac.za - LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OFFICE
Contact: csss@uwc.ac.za Manager: Garth van Rooyen gvanrooyen@uwc.ac.za - CAMPUS MEDICAL CLINIC
Contact: 021-959-2876 Or Clinic Manager: Pooja Bagwandeen pbagwandeen@uwc.ac.za - KASSELSVLEI CLINIC OR NEAREST LOCAL CLINIC
Contact: 021 951-2326
- LIFELINE for face-face counseling 021-461-1113 to make an appointment or Tygerberg Centre 021-930-0859
- LIFELINE for 24 hour counseling 0861-322-322 or 021- 461-1111
- SANCA for Individual drug/alcohol abuse counseling. Phone any SANCA branch for an assessment: Bellville 021-945-2099 Athlone/Gugulethu 021-638-5116 Khayelitsha 021-364-5510 Mitchells Plain 021-397-219
- SADAG (South African Depression & Anxiety Group) for phone counseling 0800-567-567 (toll free)
- FAMSA for individual, couple & family counseling. Phone closest branch: Observatory 021-447-7951 Gugulethu 021-637-6706 Khayelitsha 021-361-9098 Tygerberg Office 021-946-4744 Worcester 023-347-5231 Elsies River 021-933-0192 Mitchell’s Plain 021-391-6015
- BELLCARE for counseling services to children 0-18 yrs. Phone 021-945-1064
- BADISA for social work services. Phone closest branch: Belville 021-957-7130 or Kuils River 021-906-1881 or Bellville South 021-951-4055
- TRAUMA CENTRE FOR SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE AND TORTURE Phone 021-465-7373 to make an appointment
- NICRO to be referred to relevant organizations depending on the difficulty: Khayelitsha 021-361-1393 or Mitchells Plain Office 021-397-6060 or 021-397- 3796
- SAARTJIE BAARTMAN CENTRE for counseling for domestic violence and also provides safe accommodation phone 021-633-5287
- UNITED SANCTUARY AGAINST ABUSE which offers counseling and shelter for abused women. Phone the Woman Abuse Line 0800-150-150 or Atlantis Office 021-572-8662 to make an appointment
- HIV/AIDS HELPLINE for phone counseling 0800- 0120-322
- TRIANGLE PROJECT for individual and couple counseling for LGBTQI clients. Phone 021-448-3812 to make an appointment (maximum 8-10 sessions)
- CAPE MENTAL HEALTH SOCIETY for information about mental health issues as well as Community Based Support Groups for the mentally ill and their families 021-477-9040
- FOUNTAIN HOUSE Living arrangements and occupational skills training for mentally ill as well as Rainbow rehabilitation groups for mentally ill 021-477-7409
- GOOD HOPE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (PAARL) for free psychological services and community based interventions. Phone: 021 863-3127/8 to leave a clear message after which you will be contacted.
- FAMAC (Family Mediators’ Association of the Cape) for mediation in cases of divorce and separation, phone: 021 801-6176 Brackenfell or 021 6711 204 Claremont
- UWC STUDENT CRISIS HELPLINE (MH) 24/7 TOLLFREE 0800-222-333
- FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ON CAMPUS
Phone 021-959-2100 - LIFELINE
0861-322-322 OR 021-461-1111 - STIKLAND HOSPITAL CASUALTIES
021-940-4400 (after hours 021-940-4508) - KARL BREMER HOSPITAL
021-918-1911 - IN THE CASE OF RAPE/SEXUAL ASSAULT
Phone 021 959-2100 (Campus Protection Services)
OR
RAPE CRISIS CENTRE (https://rapecrisis.org.za/#)
Cape Town: 021-447-9762 for help in English
021-361-9085 for help in isiXhosa
021-633-9229 for help in Afrikaans
Athlone/Gatesville: 021-684-1180
Observatory: 021-447-1467
WhatsApp Counselling: 083 222 5164 or e-mail: communications@rapecrisis.org.za - THUTHUZELA CARE CENTRE (Managed by Rape Crisis)
A Thuthuzela Care Centre is a designated forensic and medical service available to rape survivors as an emergency service in the 72 hours immediately after a rape. - NATIONAL EMERGENCY NUMBER (POLICE, AMBULANCE, FIRE)
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