Healthy. At ease. Going strong.
At Student Wellness Service (SWS), we are dedicated to assisting students to remain healthy and fulfilled by making healthy lifestyle choices as they pursue their academic goals.
We provide professional medical and counselling services to students at a primary health care level. We are involved with the promotion of a balanced and healthy lifestyle as well as the prevention, early detection and treatment of all physical and mental health conditions.
Our team comprises professional nurses, medical doctors and social workers. Furthermore, our work is multiplied by SWS peer counsellors and various self-organised support groups that meet on a regular basis on campus.
Confidentiality of information
All information arising from your engagements with Student Wellness Service (SWS) will be regarded as strictly confidential and will not be divulged to any other party outside of the SWS.
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During office hours (08h30–16h00):
Phone 021 650 1020 for assistance from the Student Wellness Service (SWS) Hotline.
You can also visit the SWS Ivan Toms Building service point on Lower Campus.
All hours:
For any emergencies, phone 080 650 2222 (toll-free) for UCT Campus Protection Services (CPS).
For mental health emergencies, phone 0800 24 25 26 (toll-free) or text 31393 for a call-me-back (UCT Student Careline).
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See also our Emergencies page for additional specialised services and contacts.
