If you are a student living in University Halls of Residence, your Resident Tutor will be available to assist you in the first instance.
Alternatively, you can call the University Emergency Numbers / Security on:
If you don’t live in halls of residence and you are concerned about your own or someone else’s current state of mental health or well-being, 24 hour help is available.
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
T: 08457 90 90 90 (24-hour helpline)
E: jo@samaritans.org (aims to respond within 12 hours)
A national out-of-hours telephone helpline for anyone coping with mental illness, whether they are sufferers, carers, or concerned relatives or friends.
Phone: 0845 767 8000 (daily 6pm-11pm)
Are you or is a friend not coping with life just now? PAPYRUS support teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal.
T: 0800 068 4141 (free from BT land lines)
E: pat@papyrus-uk.org
Text: 07786 209697
The helpline is open Monday – Friday: 10 am – 5 pm/ 7 pm – 10 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 2 pm – 5 pm
Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
NHS 111 is a fast and easy way to get the right help, whatever the time. You can call 111 when you need medical help fast but it’s not a 999 emergency. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.
Call 111 if:
In case of an emergency present yourself at your local A&E Hospital or ring 999.