If you are in crisis and need support:
If you are concerned about a serious risk to your own safety or wellbeing, or that of another person, it is important to contact emergency services on 999 or visit the nearest A&E. When on campus you can also alert university security by phoning 0121 331 6969, or by using the SafeZone app.
Birmingham has two 24/7 mental health crisis teams:
- Forward Thinking Birmingham (under 25's) - 0300 300 0099
- Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (over 25's) - 0121 301 5500
- Find your local mental health urgent care/crisis team here: Mental Health Helpline for Urgent Help - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
You can also contact your GP or NHS 111 Service for further medical advice.
If you need to see a GP urgently, but are not registered or are unable to get an appointment, find your nearest GP walk in centre here: Find Walk-in centre services - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Helplines
- 24/7 support by phone from the Samaritans. You can call them for free on 116 123
- 24/7 support by phone, text or email from Papyrus. Call: 0800 068 4141 Text: 88247 or email pat@papyrus-uk.org
- 24/7 support by texting "space" to 85258 to chat to a mental health professional. You may not receive an immediate answer.