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Counselling and conversation services

Do you need someone to talk to? Have a chat with the friendly staff at SSN Health, one of our two student chaplains or our Student humanist.

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SSN Student Health Service

Student life can present both small and large challenges, and it can be helpful to talk to someone. Experienced psychologists and therapists are available both physically and digitally.

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Student humanist

Philosopher Ellen Sandum works as a student humanist at USN. She is based in Drammen, but can be contacted digitally by all students. She can also travel to other campuses.

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Student Chaplains

We have two student chaplains at USN. Kristian Gotehus Køhn is based in Bø, while Pernille Astrup has an office in Vestfold. Both travel to all of our campuses and are of course available digitally to everyone!

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