Student Wellbeing
Student well-being is extremely important. Many students might stay away from home for the first time in their lives when joining RVRC and the prospect might be a little daunting. For others, the pressures of academic life might mount up in the course of the semester. We have several Wellness Programmes in place which help students to enjoy college life.
RVRC Wellness Programmes
RVRC Pilates
As part of the RVRC Wellness Programme, Pilates classes are held every Wednesday at 8:30pm in MPR1. The Pilates classes are beginner-friendly and focus on strengthening the body and core. Students with varying experience levels in Pilates are all welcome to join in the weekly sessions, as the instructor leads the class to do exercises with a range of difficulty levels. Overall, it is a great way for students to destress from their academic work and strengthen both their mental and physical well-being through the weekly Pilates classes. To find out more about RVRC Pilates you can join our telegram group.
RVRC Yoga
RVRC Yoga is a Wellness Programme for anyone who likes practicing Yoga or for any beginners curious to try out Yoga. RVRC Yoga sessions are offered every Monday at 8:30pm in the RVRC Atrium and are beginner-friendly sessions. RVRC Yoga is led by an experienced instructor and focuses on the benefits of Yoga on physical and emotional health. Yoga is a great way to relieve stress and cope with the pressure of academic life with its assignments, tests, and exams. Don’t worry if you are not flexible, whatever your body type, Yoga helps improve your strength and flexibility, and it helps you to sleep better. To find out more about RVRC Yoga you can also join our telegram group.
Support within the Residential College
If events in your personal life become overwhelming or you have an accident or suddenly feel sick, it is important to reach out for help. As a residential college, RVRC provides students with a strong support network and there are many avenues to seek help. There are many ways students can reach out to members of the RVRC community, just choose the one that feels most comfortable:
- Reach out to any fellow student at RVRC, just knock on your neighbour's door.
- Contact the Resident Assistant (RA) responsible for your house.
- Contact the Resident Fellow (RF) responsible for your house.
- Contact one of the Fellows (AA) and ask for a meeting.
- Reach out to the College Master.
Professional Support for Physical and Mental Wellbeing
Students can access professional care or assessment about a problem or an illness at the University Health Centre. In addition to the clinic services, UHC provides counselling services and programmes that are free for all full-time NUS students.
UHC Clinic
T: 6601 5035
uhc_health@nus.edu.sg
UHC Counselling Services
T: 6516 2376
uhc_counselling@nus.edu.sg
Lifeline NUS
Lifeline NUS is a 24-hour hotline for life-threatening psychological emergencies.
T: 6516 7777
Student Wellness and Wellbeing
PitStop@YIH
Need a breather to unwind amidst the daily rush? PitStop@YIH is all about what is good for you and your well-being.
Yusof Ishak House, Level 1
Peer Student Supporters (PSS)
If you are feeling down and would like to talk to someone, friendly Peer Student Supporters (PSS) will be there to support your needs and help direct you to relevant care resources.
Yusof Ishak House, Level 1
OSA Student Wellness Managers
Are you having difficulties coping, or do you know a friend or someone at risk who might need support? Share your concerns by emailing OSA (you may choose to remain anonymous).
E: OSAcares@nus.edu.sg
Security & Emergency Resources on Campus
Security Helpline (Kent Ridge Campus)
NUS provides a range of support and resources, available 24/7 for all its students and staff. Security incidents or emergencies must be reported to the Office of Campus Security.
T: 6874 1616 (24 hours)
E: ocssec@nus.edu.sg
NUS Care Unit
NCU provides coordinated, end-to-end care for students affected by sexual misconduct through a variety of channels and services.
T: 6601 4000
E: ncu_help@nus.edu.sg
W: https://care.nus.edu.sg/
Whistleblowing Unit
Communal values, as well as the dignity and rights of each person, must be respected, to maintain academic standards and foster an enduring culture of respect and consent within the University. You can become a whistleblower to report misconduct.
E: whistleblow@nus.edu.sg
W: http://www.nus.edu/safer-campus
Emergency Resources Off-Campus
Samaritans of Singapore (SOS)
When life gets to you, SOS provides a safe space. SOS have a 24/7 hotline and Care Text support. You can choose to remain anonymous and all information shared with SOS remains confidential.
T: 1800 221 4444 (24-hour hotline)
E: pat@sos.org.sg (Email Befriending)
W: https://www.sos.org.sg/
AWARE Women's Helpline
AWARE is the leading women’s rights and gender equality group in Singapore. The Women’s Helpline and Sexual Assault Care Centre Helpline are run by women, for women.
T: 1800 777 5555 (during office hours)
T: 6779 0282 Sexual Assault Care Centre Helpline (Mon-Fri 10am - 10pm)
E: aware@aware.org.sg
Brahm Centre Helpline (Call or Whatsapp)
Brahm Centre aims to promote happier and healthier living – focusing on proactive actions to empower individuals to help themselves in staying physically and mentally well.
T: 6655 0000 (during office hours)
T: 8823 0000 (after office hours, including weekends)
W: https://brahmcentre.com/
CHAT
Provides mental health support for youths & young adults aged 16 to 30 years old through:
- Mental health assessments: This is a personalised and confidential chat with a mental health professional to better understand and explore better care options for your concerns.
- webCHAT: An online text-based counselling service where you can seek help for your emotional concerns and distress anonymously.
W: https://chat.mentalhealth.sg
E-counselling for Youths
ec2.sg provides a Quick Chat, a one-to-one mental health screening via online chat for youths aged 12 to 25 to talk about their mental health or emotional concerns. Our service is provided free of charge.
W: ec2.sg
Institute of Mental Health (IMH)
The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) is a 2,000-bed acute tertiary psychiatric hospital that offers a comprehensive range of psychiatric, rehabilitative and counselling services for children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
T: 63892222
W: https://www.imh.com.sg/Pages/default.aspx
