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Mental Health and Wellbeing

On this page you will find information about support services, healthcare and other resources relating to mental health and wellbeing during your studies.

Urgent support

Mental helse

24-hour helpline: 116 123

Chat – available 24/7

Kirkens SOS

24-hour helpline: 22 40 00 40

Chat – see opening hours

Legevakten in Oslo

24-hour helpline: 116 117

Address: Trondheimsveien 233.

Get directions (Google Maps)

Studying can be an exciting, challenging and demanding experience. It is perfectly normal to go through periods of stress, uncertainty, loneliness or other difficulties, whether related to your studies or to life more generally.

There are several places you can turn to if you need someone to talk to, would like advice or need support. Here we have gathered information about counselling services, healthcare and other resources available to students at AHO.

You can reach out about concerns both big and small. You do not need to know what kind of help you need in advance – you are welcome to seek advice and support, whatever you may be going through.

SiO – Mental Health and Counselling

SiO offers a range of services for students seeking support with their mental health and challenges related to student life. These include consultations with counsellors and psychologists, free courses, group sessions and digital self-help resources.

Visit SiO – Mental Health

Mental Helse

Norway's largest helpline and chat service is available around the clock for anyone going through a difficult time. You can share your thoughts and concerns, get advice or talk to someone about challenges, big or small. The services are open to everyone, regardless of age or circumstances.

Get help from Mental Helse (Norwegian language only)

Helseutvalget

Helseutvalget offers free and confidential health services, with a particular focus on sexual health and services for LGBTQ+ people. These include psychological counselling through the Sett ord på det ('Put it into words') service, as well as an anonymous chat service.

Explore Helseutvalget's services (Norwegian language only)

Student Welfare Officer at AHO

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Published Nov. 3, 2026 3:44 PM - Last modified Nov. 3, 2026 3:45 PM