It is important to prioritise your own and other’s safety at all times, particularly if you or another person is feeling suicidal.
Urgent advice and support is available through :
If you need urgent crisis support e.g you or someone's life is at risk please call 999. For other immediate support please see:
- Free 24/7 Helpline
- Counselling Service (for booked appointments)
- Mental Health Advice (for booked appointments)
- UH Medical Centre (for booked appointments)
- Online via 'Students Against Depression'
Out of hours support is offered through:
| Where | Contact | Times |
| Mental Health Helpline | 01438 843322 |
out of hours |
| Free 24/7 Helpline for UH students | 0808 196 3533 |
24/7 |
| Lister Hospital Accident and Emergency (A&E) department | 01438 314333 |
24 hours |
| Welwyn Queen Elizabeth II (QE2) Hospital | 01707 328111 | 8am-8pm |
| Herts NHS Single Point of Access | 0300 777 0707 | 24 hours |
| Samaritans |
116 123 Text 07725 909090 |
24hours |