Resources

If you or someone you know needs immediate medical or mental health support, please utilise the below resources.

Resources

Call 999 immediately or go to your closest Accident & Emergency (A&E) Department
Call the Samaritans on 116 123 to talk to someone at any time, day or night, 24/7
Text Shout at 85258
Call London Nightline at 0207 531 0101 from 6PM-8AM for free, anonymous peer support
If you are in London, can contact the Listening Place for face-to-face support

Togetherall

 Talking about what one is feeling and going through can be difficult. Togetherall is a safe place where students can anonymously connect with others about what's going on in their lives - big or small. Here are the steps to join:

1. Visit Togetherall 

2. Click the "Join" button

3. Select “I’m from a university or college" under the Create Account dropdown list 

a. Enter your Sunderland email address

b. Complete the remaining fields, including choosing an anonymous username and password and then click sign up.

SilverCloud

The Wellbeing Team have partnered with Silvercloud, which offers secure, immediate access to online CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) programmes, tailored to your specific needs. It’s flexible since you can access it anywhere, on your computer, tablet or mobile phone. It’s also very easy to use, interactive tools and activities make your experience interesting and motivational. Making Space For Healthy Minds (silvercloudhealth.com)

Mental Health and Wellbeing

How to register with a GP surgery - NHS
NHS 111 can help if you think you need any urgent or non-urgent medical help right now. Call 111 for more information.
Mental Health Support Network provided by Chasing the Stigma | Hub of hope
Mental health - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Mind is a mental health charity that provides counselling support. You can call them on 020 8853 1735
The Rethink Mental Illnessadvice and information service offers practical help on a wide range of topics such as The Mental Health Act, community care, welfare benefits, and carers rights.
Beat for Eating Disorder support

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)is leading a movement against suicide. You can call them on 0808 802 58 58
Bereavement Support: Cruse Bereavement. You can call them on 0808 808 1677
Digital mental health and wellbeing support for Londoners | Good Thinking (good-thinking.uk)
Five ways to wellbeing– Simple steps in which you can take to improve your health and wellbeing in various ways.
NHS Live Well– Advice and guidance shared by the NHS to help individuals know more about their health and wellbeing needs (e.g., sleep, eating well, exercise, seasonal health).
Good Thinking– Digital service approved by the NHS that provides self-help tools and guides on a range of topics such as loss and bereavement, stress and low mood, and support for faith and belief communities.

Pregnancy and/or Maternity Support

NHS – Details of support, advice, and guidance available to you whilst you are pregnant.
NCT – A UK charity that provides support to you and your partner throughout the pregnancy and maternity experience. They also deliver a wide range of courses and workshops to new and expectant parents.
Mind – The UK’s mental health charity Mind have created self-help pages full of advice and support services available to those who may need information about maternal mental health (i.e., postpartum depression, self-care).
Miscarriage Association – Confidential help and support available for those who are dealing with pregnancy loss.

Caregivers/Caring Responsibilities

NHS Carer's Support – List of useful services available for you should need advice and/or support as a caregiver.
UCAS – Advice and support for care experienced young people who need guidance with their application to any university.
Become – Care advice line for children and young people in the UK living in care.
Care Leavers Association – Growing network of care leavers, run by care leavers for care leavers. They provide a national network of care leavers and support and have gathered useful information about considering university.