Affiliating with London Nightline grants an institution’s students full access to London Nightline – allowing them to call, IM, email or Skype between 6pm and 8am every night of term. They can talk through their thoughts and fears with their peers, fellow students who can often relate to how they are feeling. We offer a non-directive and non-judgemental service, which allows callers to lead the conversation and reach their own conclusions in an accepting and empathetic environment.

Being open at night allows us to compliment other university welfare services, which are generally only available during the day, and support students during the night-time hours when difficulties can feel more challenging. Nightline can also be a valuable source of support to students who spend time carrying out course placements or other activities away from university and those studying from their home with a distance-learning institution, and who therefore have limited access to institution-based welfare services. 

There are over 50 colleges, universities and student unions that are currently affiliated to London Nightline. We cover a wide variety of institutions, from very large universities offering many different courses of study, to smaller and more specialist colleges, to individuals based at home. Our ultimate aim is for every student to have access to a Nightline listening service, and we are always eager to generate new affiliations, whether they are based in London or don’t have access to a more local Nightline.

• Anonymous
  Students don’t have to tell us who they are or which university they are from. This is a reassurance for those who want help but are fearful of what they say getting back to their tutors or impacting their place at university.
• Open to all
  There are no waiting lists or AI responses – each call and instant message is answered by “Hello, Nightline?” They can be as long or as short as the caller would like. Students do not need to register or be referred by anyone.
• A community
  Everyone who answers the Nightline is also a student gaining experience in supporting others. Affiliating with Nightline offers your students an excellent volunteering programme with full training, support and opportunities for progression within the organisation.

If your institution is interested in becoming an affiliate of London Nightline, for more information or to set up a meeting, please contact our Coordinator: london@nightline.org.uk