Wellbeing Support and International Support

We can help you with:

• Adjustment to student life

• Connections to people of your culture

• Balancing your study with work and family commitments

• Relationship issues

• Access to free counselling

• Referrals to community and government agencies

• Health concerns and medical referrals

You can find us in the Library Learning Centre at Nelson Campus and Marlborough Campus, or email Wellbeing support or internationalsupport@nmit.ac.nz

Urgent Support

If you need urgent support from an NMIT team member 24/7, call 0800 422 733 or +64 3 5462333 from outside NZ.

Free Counselling

NMIT students have free access to a counselling service provided by OCP, a professional company that offers the services of a team of independent counsellors and psychologists throughout New Zealand.

First language support is available for international students.

Through this service, you will be able to address issues such as:

• Personal or study stress

• Relationship problems

• Conflict situations

• Anxiety/depression

• Grief/loss

• Violence

• Harassment

• Personal trauma

• Addictions

• Budget advice

To find out more about free counselling, contact 0800 377 990 or visit OCP.

There are many people who can help

Remember, there are other students who know exactly how you feel and may be able to answer your questions.

You can also reach out to your host family and staff at NMIT for support and guidance to help you adjust and enjoy your time here.  It is very important that you talk to somebody if there is something that is worrying you.