Stress at University
As well as your own university’s counselling services. The following helplines may be useful:
- Vet Helpline
Friendly people with personal experience of the veterinary profession are there to talk to you in complete confidence about whatever is troubling you.
Tel: 07659 811 118 (local call rates apply, 24hr rapid response answer phone).
- Saneline
National out-of-hours confidential telephone helpline offering practical information, crisis care and emotional support to anybody affected by mental health problems. The service is open every day and receives tens of thousands of calls every year from service users, family members, carers and health professionals. Email: sanemail@sane.org.uk for information and support specifically geared towards 16-25 year olds.
Tel: 0845 767 8000 (charged at local rates) Lines open 6pm to 11pm every day.
Website: www.sane.org.uk
- Samaritans
Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental support, 24 hours a day for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
Address: Chris, PO Box 90 90, Stirling, FK8 2SA
Tel: 08457 90 90 90
Website: www.samaritans.org