Emergency support

If you need help during a crisis, please contact the Emergency Services, your GP or visit your nearest hospital's Accident and Emergency department. Please refer to the details below for more information on emergency contacts. 

Crisis support

• University College London Hospital is the nearest Accident and Emergency department to Birkbeck College. If you require help urgently, call 999. 
• Call your local 24/7 mental health crisis line. If you are already receiving mental health support from the Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust, you can contact their Crisis Care Team 24 hours a day on 0800 917 3333.

Further help

• We have a range of supportive resources to provide you with further guidance on practising good self-care and managing your condition. 
• The Samaritans can be called on 116 123. Their service is free and open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Breathing Space if you are in Scotland they can be caked for free on 0800 83 85 87.
• International support for those outside the UK: Befrienders Worldwide.
• Shout: Text 85258 A free UK text service, providing support for issues such as suicidal thoughts, self-harm, bullying or relationship changes. Available 24-hours a day.
• Papyrus HOPELINEUK: a specialist telephone, email and text service giving support, practical advice and information to young people who are feeling unable to cope with life.
• Student Space: Text 'STUDENT' to 85258 to start a conversation, or call 0808 189 5260 to speak to someone between 3pm and midnight, everyday.