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University Services
- Chaplains (Internal 39993 - External +44(0)1782 753550 - Out of hours +44(0)1782 719100)
- Holistic Therapies
Local Helplines
Staffordshire Mental Health Telephone Helpline
7:00pm – 2:00am Monday to Friday. Freephone 0808 8002234 (English only)
2:00pm – 2:00am Saturday and Sunday
Local telephone helpline for adults living in Staffordshire. Their website is also a good source of up-to-date information on local mental health services www.staffordshirementalhealth.info/
Women’s Rape and Sexual Violence Service 01782 221000 (English only)
For women only. Help and support for victims of sexual abuse
S.A.I.V.E 01782 683133 (English only)
For men and women who have experienced sexual abuse.
Samaritans
3 Shelton New Road 08457 90 90 90 (English only)
Confidential emotional support 24 hours a day. Someone to talk to about whatever is on your mind.
The following three telephone Helplines can provide interpreters. If you need an interpreter, call the helpline and state the name of the language you require in English. Or you could get a friend or relative to call on your behalf to explain the language you need.
NHS Direct 0845 4647
24 hours. Deals with any health query, not just mental health. The nurse will listen to your worries and direct you to the right sort of medical help in the NHS.
Mind info line
Mon – Fri 9:15am – 5:15pm. 0300 123 3393
Run by mind, a mental health charity. Workers will not give you a medical opinion, but they will help you to work out what you need to do next, to help yourself or someone you are worried about. They can also tell you what services are available locally.
SANELINE
1.00pm until 11.00pm every day of the year 0845 767 8000
Saneline is also run by a mental health charity and offers the same sort of help as Mind info line.
Voluntary Organisations
Bereavement Care
The Dudson Centre, Hope Street, Hanley 01782 683155
Help and Support if you have lost a loved one.
North Staffs Mind
83 Marsh Street, Hanley 01782 262100
A range of services for adults experiencing mental distress.
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The Dudson Centre Hope Street, Hanley 01782 683050
Counselling for individuals and couples worried about their relationship.
National Helpline Numbers
A list of National Helplines can be found at: www.hiddenhurt.co.uk/Resources/helplines.htm
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