Counselling and crisis support (Student Counselling and Development)

Researched by the VarsityStart team from official university sources. Last checked 10 October 2026. How we check

Weekdays 08:00–16:30. Book sessions through the SCD booking system on eFundi.

Potchefstroom: 018 299 2893, SCDPotch@nwu.ac.za, Building F18
Mahikeng: 018 389 2592, MC-SCD@nwu.ac.za, Building B6 (Health Care Centre)
Vanderbijlpark: 016 910 3195, scdvc@nwu.ac.za, Building 13, Office 331
Thuso crisis support: Potchefstroom 018 299 1777; Vanderbijlpark 082 815 9781 (listed on NWU's emergency pages)
Higher Health, 24-hour helpline: 0800 36 36 36

Source: NWU SCD: contact us · Official