Resources and contact details if you require help in a crisis, both at the University and around Edinburgh. Emergency servicesIf you feel your life is in imminent danger or need emergency assistance, you should call 999 or go to Accident and Emergency at the nearest hospital. HTML Out of hours student support For emergencies occurring while University offices are closed, you can contact University Security by calling 0131 650 2257. A member of Security will assist you or redirect you to the appropriate services. University offices are closed: between 5pm and 9am (GMT) time Monday to Friday Saturdays and Sundays during University-recognised holidays This service is not designed or intended in any way to replace the role of the emergency services or other relevant agencies such as GPs or other local NHS provision. NHS 24: Call 111, outside GP opening hours for critical health support including mental healthResidence LifeIf you live in a University residence, the Residence Life (Res Life) Team can provide assistance if you are concerned about a flatmate’s wellbeing or any other urgent accommodation wellbeing-related issue.University residence contactsHelplines24/7 supportSamaritansThrough helplines run by volunteers, Samaritans offers emotional support available 24 hours a day. Samaritans contact detailsSamaritans Edinburgh branch locationEdinburgh Crisis CentreOpen to any Edinburgh resident who is 16+ and experiencing a mental health crisis.Edinburgh Crisis CentreMidlothian Mental Health Crisis line 08001182962ShoutA text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere.Text: 85258PapyrusPrevention of Young Suicide Charity & HOPELINE247TogetherallTogetherall | The University of EdinburghNot in the UK?If you’re not in the UK and need mental health support urgently you can look up crisis lines in your country by clicking on the following linksHelplines and crisis-lines from around the worldBefrienders WorldwideYou can also contact the University for support through the University Security 24/7 contact number.Night hours supportNightlineRun by student volunteers, Nightline is an anonymous and confidential helpline for students in Edinburgh. The team are available every night of term between 8pm and midnight via online chat.Edinburgh Nightline contact detailsBreathing SpaceBreathing Space is a crisis support helpline open 24 hours at weekends (6pm Friday - 6am Monday), and 6pm to 2am from Monday through Thursday. They offer confidential guidance from professional advisors experienced in counselling and social work.Breathing Space contact details This article was published on 2024-11-12
HTML Out of hours student support For emergencies occurring while University offices are closed, you can contact University Security by calling 0131 650 2257. A member of Security will assist you or redirect you to the appropriate services. University offices are closed: between 5pm and 9am (GMT) time Monday to Friday Saturdays and Sundays during University-recognised holidays This service is not designed or intended in any way to replace the role of the emergency services or other relevant agencies such as GPs or other local NHS provision.
