Need help now?
If you feel you are in crisis, we ask that you speak with someone urgently. Please do not complete the self-referral form as a means to seeking urgent help, simply contact one of the numbers below.
A crisis could constitute any number of things e.g. suicidal thoughts; an unwanted pregnancy; a traumatic life experience - and there is round-the-clock help available to you or someone you are worried about, for whatever reason.
Our counsellors are here to help and to provide as speedy assistance as possible but there may be times when you need to speak to someone urgently, and this page lists services with out-of-hours coverage.
Contact details for emergency assistance
9am -5pm, Monday - Friday - call your local campus Student Centre to arrange an emergency appointment with a counsellor:
| Avery Hill | 020 8331 9444 | website | |
| Greenwich | 020 8331 9111 | website | |
| Medway | 020 8331 8722 / 9366 | website |
Out of hours - call either your GP or NHS Direct
| GP | find your GP | ||
| Avery Hill Medical Centre | 020 8331 9680 | website | |
| NHS Direct | 0845 4647 | website |
Telephone helplines and other sources of help
Dedicated 24 hour support helplines cover any numnber of issues that can affect you. We list here some of the main helplines that can offer you support or direct you to the help you need.
London Nightline
London Nightline is a confidential listening, support and practical information service for students in London. Includes an instant message service.
Open 6pm 8am ever night during term
Tel: 020 7631 02101
E-mail listening@nightline.org.uk
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The Samaritans
Samaritans is a confidential emotional support service for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
Tel: 0845 790 9090
Email: jo@samaritans.org
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Supportline
Supportline offers confidential support children, young adults and adults and is particularly aimed at those who are socially isolated, vulnerable, at risk groups and victims of any form of abuse.
Tel: 01708 765200
E-mail: info@supportline.org.uk
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National Domestic Violence Helpline (NDVH)
The Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline is a national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf.
Tel: 0808 2000 247
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Other helplines
NHS Direct has a list of helplines offering general and specialised advice on issues including abuse, addiction, anxiety, depression, parenting and relationships.
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