Here's a reminder of who can support you if you need help

As Mental Health Awareness Week draws to a close, here is a reminder of some key contacts. These are all available long after Mental Health Awareness Week is wrapped up!

We suggest saving a couple into your phone, in case you ever need one quickly.

NHS 111 (or 999 in an emergency)

Call 111 free from any phone to speak with a trained health advisor. They can give you advice over the phone, help direct you to the most appropriate service for your needs, or in some cases arrange a visit by a doctor or mental health team.

If you need immediate help in a serious emergency, call 999 for ambulance, police, or fire service.

In Halls

Your Resident Advisors and Hall Wardens are available should you need someone to talk to. See our previous post below for more information on how to get in touch with your Hall's team.

Samaritans 116 123

Call 116 123 from any phone (free to call) for a safe space to talk, in your own way, about whatever – phone line open 24 hours a day.

More info: www.samaritans.org

HOPEline 0800 068 41 41

Confidential support and advice for young people under the age of 35 who may be having thoughts of suicide, and for family and friends who may be supporting a young person with thoughts of suicide.

Call 0800 068 41 41 (free from land lines) or text 07 786 209 697

Open 9am – 10pm weekdays, 2pm – 10pm weekends, 2pm – 10pm bank holidays.

More info: www.papyrus-uk.org

Nightline 020 7631 0101

Call 020 7631 0101, text 07 717 989 900, or webchat at nightline.org.uk/contact-us for a confidential listening, support and advice service for London students, run by students in London.

Open 6pm-8am every night in term time.

More info: nightline.org.uk.

CALM (for men) 0800 58 58 58 

Confidential listening, information and support for men who are down or have hit a wall for any reason. Call 0800 58 58 58 or webchat at www.thecalmzone.net.

Open 5pm – midnight every day.

SaneLine 0300 304 7000

National out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers.

Open 4:30pm – 10:30pm daily.

More info: www.sane.org.uk.

Hub of Hope

If you're looking for professional help with something specific, but don't necessarily need to speak to someone straight away, you could also search Hub of Hope - click the link below or search for the iOS app / Android app.