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University Services
If you are on campus and you require urgent help call the Security Office: EXT 3333 or 01273 873333
Even if you require an ambulance, fire brigade or the police, the Security Team are First Aid-trained and can assist you until further services arrive.
If anyone is aware of an imminent and serious threat to someone’s health or personal safety, they should contact Security (3333 on campus phones or 01273 678234). Security will then co-ordinate any necessary intervention by emergency services.
Welfare drop-ins at the Student Life Centre
Quick access to advice and support is available at the Student Life Centre via drop-in sessions (on-the-day or next day appointments), to address immediate welfare concerns. If you are concerned about your welfare or wellbeing please contact the Student Life Centre to arrange a meeting with an Advisor.
Campus and Residential Support
For welfare issues you can come and speak to a Residential Community Coordinator at York House any time between 10am and 10pm Monday to Friday. Located at 24hr reception. Out of hours please contact Security on 01273 87 3333 who will contact the designated Residential Community Coordinator and/or on-call Residential Support Manager who provide a 24/7 service.
Other sources of support
Mental Health Rapid Response Service (MHRRS) on 0300 304 0078. MHRRS is an NHS rapid assessment service for people suffering from mental health problems who are at risk and may not be able to keep themselves safe, or who would otherwise attend A&E for help with their mental health.
The Samaritans on 116 123 which is free from mobiles and landlines. Or you can call them locally on 01273 772277 for 24-hour confidential emotional support.
Sussex Mental Healthline on 0300 5000 101 provides help for anyone in Sussex with a concern related to mental health. Staffed by NHS mental health workers and open 5pm-9am Monday-Friday and 24 hours at weekends and bank holidays.
Getting Help From UCS:
UCS is not a 24-hour service but we are here to help and you if you are considering counselling with us for the first time, you can book yourself an initial appointment via http://www.sussex.ac.uk/counselling/index. If you wish to return for further counselling, or have any questions, please do not hesitate to pop in and see us or to contact us (as below) and we will do what we can to help.
If the offices are closed, leave a message on 01273 678156 or email counsellingreception@sussex.ac.uk and someone will call you back in office hours.