1.4 Further support

The Samaritans [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)]

Phone: UK and ROI: 116 123

Email: jo@samaritans.org

The phone number is free to callers from landlines, mobiles and payphones and does not show up on itemised phone bills.

Nightline

Phone: UK 020 7631 0101

Email: listening@nightline.org.uk

Nightline is a confidential listening and information service run by students for students which operates through the night. Operating hours are mainly in line with term times at campus universities. Callers to the Hotline outside of hours will receive information about the Samaritans and a contact number to call.

Students outside of UK are recommended to use Skype to phone for free or Instant message

(Skype): chat.nightline or Skype Phone: londonnightline

The service has a related email service which operates alongside the hotline all year round. Students contacting the service by email will receive an answer within 48 hours.

Mind

Phone: 0845 7660163

Email: info@mind.org.uk

Mind provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. It campaigns to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Mental Health

Since 1949, the Mental Health Foundation has been the UK’s leading charity for everyone’s mental health. With prevention at the heart of what they do, the Mental Health Foundation aims to find and address the sources of mental health problems so that people and communities can thrive.