Generally, you should visit A&E or call 999 for life-threatening emergencies. The nearest A&E department to the university is the Northern General Hospital just over 2 miles away.
If it is not an immediate emergency, call NHS 111. The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can provide medical advice and advise you on the best local service to offer the care you need.
Big White Wall
You can access free, 24/7, anonymous online support with Big White Wall. Just sign up with your university email address to explore the range of support on offer. You can talk about whatever is troubling you in a support community, with counsellors available around the clock.
Student Health at SHU
Tel: 0114 225 2134.
If you’re not registered at the University, contact your own GP, or the NHS on 111, a 24-hour service if you urgently need medical help or advice but it’s not a life-threatening situation.
Samaritans
A 24-hour support service to discuss personal issues.
Tel: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Many of the Samaritans’ branches are also open to visitors, so you can to speak to someone in person. They also offer support to those worried about others. See the page What should I do if I know someone who is feeling suicidal?
Sheffield Samaritans
Tel: 0114 276 7277
Address: 272 Queens Road, Sheffield, S2 4DL. Wheelchair accessible; adapted toilet
Nightline
A confidential listening and information service run by trained volunteer students at both Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Sheffield. It operates between 8.00pm and 8.00am during term time.
Tel: 0114 222 8787
Email: nightline@sheffield.ac.uk
Text: 07786 207 208 (8pm – midnight)
Papyrus
Confidential Young Suicide Prevention Advice
Tel: 0800 068 41 41
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
SMS: 07786 209697
Grassroots Suicide Prevention
Supporting communities to prevent suicide, one life at a time. Their website includes resources to help those at risk of suicide or concerned about someone else. There is also a Stay Alive Mobile Phone Application which can be personalised to tailor it to the user.
Rethink Mental Illness
Provides mental health information & advice on practical problems from Monday to Friday 10am – 2pm (except Bank Holidays). There is also an SOS guide which offers practical advice on mental illness.
Tel: 0808 801 0440 (Calls free from landlines and mobiles)
