Listening and Advice Lines can be really helpful in your time of need. Below is a list of listening services available. Also, the University Counselling Service has created a document with information about mental health support that is accessible during the Christmas closure period, which you can access here Further more, the Living Well Alone organisation has published-a handbook for students staying at University over the holidays, which you can access here.
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TOGETHERALL (formerly BWW)
Togetherall is a clinically managed community providing peer-to-peer support. Trained practitioners are available 24/7 for extra support, when needed
Open hours: Access 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
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samaritans
The Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. They won't judge you or tell you what to do, just listen to you.
Open hours: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Call: 116 123
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HOPELINE UK
HOPELINEUK is operated by suicide prevention charity Papyrus. Hopeline is a confidential support and advice service for Young People under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide and anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide.
Open hours: 09:00 - 10:00 weekdays & 14:00 - 22:00 weekends (14:00 – 22:00 bank holidays)
Call: 0800 068 41 41
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centre 33
Centre 33 support young people up to the age of 25 with mental health, caring responsibilities, housing, sexual health and more.
Open hours: Monday, Tuesday 10:00-17:00, Wednesday 12:00-17:00, Friday 10:00-13:00 & Saturday – 10:00 -13:00
Call: 0333 4141809
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get connected
Get connected are one of the largest providers of private rehabilitation, treating drug and alcohol addictions along with process addictions like gambling, sex and eating disorders.
Call: 0203 993 5571
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switchboard
Switchboard are a safe space for anyone to discuss anything, including sexuality, gender identity, sexual health and emotional wellbeing.
Open hours: Open 10:00-22:00 every day
Call: 0300 330 0630
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mind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Open hours: Open 10:00-22:00 every day
Call: 0300 123 3393
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calm
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide. Every week 125 people in the UK take their own lives. And 75% of all UK suicides are male. CALM exists to change this.
Open hours: Open 17:00–00:00, 365 days a year
Call: 0800 58 58 58
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