We understand you might be worrying about what help is available to you. The College is here to support you along with many other organisations across London. We have listed below some of the key contacts that might be helpful.
If you are not sure who to contact please get in touch with the College Safeguarding team. You can also contact the Southwark College Counsellors via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Tel: 999 / 112 – state the nature of your emergency.
NSPCC
www.nspcc.org.uk
Free helpline - 0808 800 5000 (Monday - Friday 8am - 10pm, or Saturday – Sunday 9am – 6pm).
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NSPCC Helpline - Report Abuse in Education
0800 136 663
SAMARITANS
www.samaritans.org
Tel.: 116 123 (free helpline 24 hours a day).
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DEPAUL
www.depaul.org.uk/get-help
A youth homelessness charity which offers emergency support in London, Manchester, the North East and Cumbria.
CHILDLINE
www.childline.org.uk
Tel.: 0800 1111 (free helpline 24 hours a day).
INTERNET / ONLINE SAFETY
www.internetmatters.org
This service provides a range of support to enable individuals and families to stay safe online.
KOOTH
www.kooth.com
Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people.
MIND
www.internetmatters.org
This website has a range of resources which you can access directly for support.
Tel.: 0300 123 3393 (9am-6pm, Monday to Friday except bank holidays).
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NHS SUGGESTED APPS TO SUPPORT
MENTAL HEALTH
www.nhs.uk/apps-library/category/mental-health
PAPYRUS
www.papyrus-uk.orgA free suicide prevention helpline every day (9am – 11.59pm).
Tel.: 0800 068 4141
Text: 07860 039967
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PARENTS’ HELPLINE
Tel.: 0808 802 5544 (9.30am - 4pm, Monday - Friday).
RECOVERY COLLEGE ONLINE
www.recoverycollegeonline.co.uk
This website provides a range of online information to people who might be struggling with mental health issues.
SHOUT
www.giveusashout.org
Shout is a confidential 24/7 UK text service for times when people feel they need immediate support. It is free from all
major UK networks.
Text “SHOUT” to 85258
YOUNG MINDS
www.youngminds.org.uk
Text YM to 85258 for free 24/7 support if you are a student and need urgent help.
