Support from both within the University and externally is readily available for all those that need it. Please see below and click on the charity’s logo to be directed to their website.
In an emergency or if you need help immediately then please contact your GP or NHS 111, the NHS non-emergency number. It’s fast, easy and free.
Call 111 and speak to a highly trained advisor, supported by healthcare professionals. They will ask you a series of questions to assess your symptoms and immediately direct you to the best medical care for you.
NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.
Alternatively for general external support please see details below.
n.b. CPFT stands for the Cambridge and Peterborough Foundation Trust
CPFT NHS First Response Service – If you are experiencing a Mental Health Crisis
Please note this is a service only available to those living in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
(includes access to MIND’s Sanctuary – a safe place for individuals experiencing an emotional or mental health crisis, 6pm to 1am, daily)
The CPFT Psychological Wellbeing Service provides access to NHS psychological or talking therapies
Call 0300 300 0055
MIND offer information about a range of mental health topics and support services
0300 123 3393
Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm
Samaritans offer emotional support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Freephone 116 123
Lifeline – Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Mental Health Helpline
0808 808 2121
7.00pm – 11.00pm, daily
Rethink help and support for individuals affected by Mental Illness
0300 5000 927
Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 4pm
Compassionate Friends provide support to bereaved parents & their families after a child dies.
0345 123 2304
Available for support and information, 10am – 4pm and 7pm – 10pm, daily
Cruse Bereavement Care offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies and work to enhance society’s care of bereaved people.
0808 808 1677
Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 5pm
YoungMinds provides a helpline for adults worried about the mental health of a child or young person up to the age of 25
Freephone
0808 802 5544
Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm
The Men’s advice line provides advice and support for men in abusive relationships 24 hour Freephone advice line
0808 801 0327
Refuge offer a 24-hour National Domestic Violence freephone helpline
0808 2000 247
(run in partnership with Women’s Aid)
Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre offers support to women and girls who have experienced rape, childhood sexual abuse or any other form of sexual violence.
01223 245888
Wednesday 19:00-21:30pm, Thursday 19:00-21:30pm, Saturday 15:00-17:30pm and Sunday 10:00am-12:30pm.
The Men’s advice line provides advice and support for men in abusive relationships 24 hour Freephone advice line
0808 801 0327
Refuge offer a 24-hour National Domestic Violence freephone helpline
0808 2000 247
(run in partnership with Women’s Aid)
As the UK’s eating disorder charity, Beat providers three different helplines (adult, student and youth).
- Adult- 0808 801 0677
- Student- 0808 801 0811
- Youth- 0808 801 0711
Open 365 days a year from 12:00-20:00pm during the week and 16:00-20:00pm on weekends/bank holidays.
The School of Clinical Medicine have signed the STOP Suicide Pledge
Andy’s Man Club
ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. They want to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and help men through the power of conversation.
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