Welcome to Kalana Mithuru Sevana

Student Counselling & Well-being Centre

About us

Kalana Mithuru Sevana (KMS) is the University of Kelaniya’s student counselling unit. We exist to promote a healthy learning environment and to strengthen students’ ability to understand challenges, use their strengths, and solve problems with professional support and evidence-based services. (University of Kelaniya)

Where to find us and when:  We are open on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., located at Block F1 (Room F1-003) on campus. 

How we help

 • Individual counselling (confidential, free for all UoK students)
• Crisis support and referrals where needed
• Group sessions and wellbeing workshops
• Peer Counselling Certificate Course and continuous peer-helper development
• Field visits, awareness programs, and outreach to schools and partner institutions
These pillars reflect the Centre’s core service areas highlighted on our official site. 

Our impact and milestones

 KMS has trained peer counsellors for many years. In 2023 we held the Peer Counsellors Certificate Awarding Ceremony and marked KMS’s 25th anniversary (the Centre began in 1998). The same day also launched Peer Counselor Batch 02, underscoring our commitment to sustainable student support and prevention.

Community and outreach

 We regularly run awareness programs and collaborative visits with external wellbeing partners, and we conduct training such as “Teachers as Counsellors for Student and Mental Health” in schools. These initiatives extend UoK’s care beyond campus and strengthen referral pathways.

Who we are

 KMS is led by a multidisciplinary team of academics and trained counsellors. The current roster (including the Director) and former directors are listed on our site. This breadth ensures students can access support that is culturally sensitive, ethically grounded, and academically informed.

Get help now

 • Visit: Block F1 (Room F1-003), 9:00–16:00 on weekdays
• Phone: +94 11 290 3184
• Email: kms@kln.ac.lk
Contact points are published on our official pages.

Why students choose KMS

 • Confidential, student-centred care aligned with university values
• Trained counsellors and active peer networks
• Practical skills for stress, relationships, study habits, and life transitions
• Fast access on campus with clear referral links when specialist help is needed
These reflect the unit’s purpose to enhance learning and wellbeing through preventive, developmental, and therapeutic services. 

Programs at a glance

 • Counselling: one-to-one and small-group sessions
• Peer Counselling: certificate course and supervised practice
• Workshops: stress management, study skills, emotional literacy, and help-seeking
• Outreach: school/university collaborations and wellbeing campaigns
Program areas are summarised from KMS site sections and recent announcements.