These are some useful helplines and websites for a range of needs: there are quite a few, so just scroll down til you find what you need.
Need to chat?
CUSU Welfare Phone
07999 85 99 40
9am to 7pm
linkline
01223 67575 (BT) or 744444 (NTL)
7pm-7am
University Counselling Service:
http://www.counselling.cam.ac.uk/
For information on issues surrounding sexuality:
www.cusu-lbgt.com
In cases of sexual assault:
Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre
(a confidential advice and counselling line, community- not student-run)
01223 245888
www.cambridgerapecrisis.co.uk
contact@cambridgerapecrisis.co.uk
Sexual Health
Phonelines
Sexwise
(confidential advice line)
0800 282 930 (7am-midnight)
NHS Direct
0845 46 47
(NHS information and advice service, providing advice and details of medical services including where to go for emergency contraception.)
Sexual Health Line
0800 567 123 (24 hours)
(Free confidential advice on STIs, sexual health and where to find local services.)
Sexual Health Direct helpline
0845 310 1334 (Monday to Friday 9am-6pm)
(Run by the Family Planning Association)
Websites
NHS Sexual Health Website:
www.playingsafely.co.uk
The Family Planning Association:
www.fpa.org.uk
For information on HIV & AIDS
www.dhiverse.org.uk
www.nat.org.uk
www.crusaid.org.uk
Leaflets
For leaflets on sexual health in a range of languages
http://www.dhiverse.org.uk/_language.htm
Feeling Ill?
Urgent Care Cambridgeshire
0330 - 1239131
NHS Direct
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Cambridge Student Health
http://www.camstudenthealth.co.uk/
Drug Abuse
University Counselling Service Information Sheet on Drugs:
www.counselling.cam.ac.uk/drugs.html
Cambridge Drug and Alcohol Service:
01223 723020 (Monday - Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-4pm)
Appointment system only.
National Drug Helpline:
0800 776600
The Bridge Project (Drug Advice Centre):
01223 214614 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm)
Confidential advice, information and counselling for illegal drug users and their families.
Drop-in service is available each weekday afternoon. Needle exchange Monday-Friday, 2-4pm.
Talk To Frank: www.talktofrank.com
0800 77 66 00 (24hrs)
Textphone: 0800 917 8765
Offers advice and information about drugs. You can call 24 hrs a day, every day - calls from landlines are free and will not show up on your phone bill.
Alcohol Abuse
University Counselling Service Information Sheet on Alcohol:
www.counselling.cam.ac.uk/alcohol.html
Alcoholics Anonymous:
www.aa-gb.com
0845 769 7555 (24hrs)
Regular group meetings and helpline. Calls are charged at a local rate and lines are open 24hours a day, every day.
Merlin Helps Students: Information on Drinking and Alcoholism:
www.merlinhelpsstudents.com/lifestyle/betterliving/drinkingandalcoholism...
Eating Disorders
University Counselling Service Information Sheet on Eating Disorders:
www.counselling.cam.ac.uk/eating.html
Eating Disorders Association:
www.edauk.com
0845 634 1414 (Adult Helpline, Mon-Fri 8:30am-8:30pm)
Textphone: 01603 753322
My Eating Disorder:
www.myeatingdisorder.com/index.html
Self-Harm
University Counselling Service Information Sheet on Self Injury:
www.counselling.cam.ac.uk/selfharm.html
Samartians Information Sheet on Self Harm:
www.samaritans.org/know/informationsheets/selfharm/selfharm_sheet.shtm
selfharm.org:
www.selfharm.org.uk
BBC Information on Self Harm:
www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions
