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If you are in a mental health crisis: 

Call 111 to speak to your local Crisis team. Call 111 and select the mental health option or access  . &Բ;

 

If someone is at immediate risk: 

Call 999 (UK) and 112 (Netherlands) to contact the emergency services or visit Accident and Emergency at your nearest Hospital. &Բ;

 

Contact Security if you are on Campus or live in one of the University halls of residence:

Call Security on 0191 227 3200

 

Details of other 24/7 support helplines can be found below: 

Samaritans 

 offers a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. 

Papyrus 

If you are having thoughts of suicide or are concerned for a young person who might be you can contact the  HOPELINE247 for confidential support and practical advice for those under the age of 35. 

Shout Text Service 

 offers a 24/7 text service - to start a conversation about whatever is on your mind: 

  • Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 

Page last updated 30/03/26

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