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Emergency or crisis support

Get help if you are experiencing something that makes you feel unsafe, distressed, or worried about your mental health. 

If you are already receiving support from a mental health service, you can still contact the team that is working with you during office hours. Outside of office hours please contact NHS 111.

If you are deaf or have hearing loss, please use the .

You can also access use .

NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, every day, for all ages, including children and young people, and those with neurodevelopmental needs. 

For information about local crisis services, visit . 

also offers confidential mental health services, support and information on where to seek help.

The nature of a mental health emergency will always depend on personal circumstances. Some people experience suicidal impulses, the need to self-harm, are immobilised by depression, or are in a state of psychosis. Others may experience acute confusion because of infection, overdoses, or intoxication by drugs or alcohol.

Suicide safety plans

Safety plans are great tools to help manage suicidal feelings and urges. You may wish to share safety plans with friends and family if you feel comfortable. The below resources can help you create a safety plan:

Self-help resources

Visit the for information about symptoms, conditions, advice, services, treatments and self-help.

There are many other self-help resources available too:

Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI) Resources:

Written by Clinical Psychologists giving advice in eighteen different mental health areas with detailed information sheets, workbooks and worksheets.

Areas covered include anxiety, depression, health anxiety, OCD and panic etc.  

Link:

Cumbria Northumberland Tyne Wear (CNTW) Self-Help Resources

Very good self-help resources in twenty-four different presentations covering an extensive range of mental health conditions.

Areas covered include anxiety, depression, health anxiety, OCD and panic etc.

Link:

Anxiety Resources

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Dealing with Distress Resources

Depression Resources

Eating Disorder Resources

Gratitude Journaling Resources

Mental Health Audio Guides / Podcasts

Panic Resources

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Resources

Relaxation Techniques

Self-Harming Distraction Resources

Sleeping Difficulty Resources

Stress Resources

Unhelpful Thinking Resources

Mindfulness, Meditation and Yoga Introductory Videos

Mental Wellbeing

The above advice, information, resources and websites are NOT intended to replace having an assessment with a medical professional who can offer specialist tailored information and advice and discuss treatment options for your specific needs.

If you feel you need additional support, , via phone (0114 222 2100), in-person, or consider self-referral services.

Self-referral services

A number of self-referral services are available for mental health support:

Student Mental Health, Counselling, Therapies & Wellbeing Service

If you’re a registered student, the Student Mental Health, Counselling, Therapies & Wellbeing Service is the first point of contact for you to explore a broad range of mental health support needs. 

 (student login required)

The service is unable to offer emergency or crisis support. Our mental health pages have information about how to (student login required).

If you require emotional support check the Student Mental Health, Counselling, Therapies & Wellbeing Service website for an update on the student mental health and counselling service.

If you’re struggling emotionally, reach out to those close to you. Useful tips on looking after yourself emotionally are available at:

The University's Belief, No Belief and Religious (BNBR) Life Centre is available for students via a listening-ear service that will be maintained via email, online chat, phone and video calls as well as in person.

Belief, No Belief and Religious (BNBR) Life Centre

NHS Talking Therapies Sheffield

NHS Talking Therapies provide a range of free NHS talking therapies for anyone aged 18 or over who lives in Sheffield.

Sheffield Support Hub

The offers free mental health support in a welcoming, comfortable, non-judgmental, and non-clinical environment. This is a walk-in service with no need to be referred. You can also telephone the Support Hub for an appointment in advance if you prefer on 07890 987 384.

Open hours are: Monday to Friday, 6pm - midnight, Saturday and Sunday, 2pm - midnight

The support hub address is: MHM Building, 44 Bank Street, Sheffield, S1 2DS

They also offer an .

Door 43 (Sheffield Futures)

is a mental health and well-being service for young people living in Sheffield aged 13–25, attending education in Sheffield (school/college/university), or registered with a Sheffield GP Practice.

You can complete the self-referral form via the Door 43 website, or call 0114 201 2800.

Togetherall

is an anonymous digital mental health support service. It's free to access online 24/7 for as long as you're a registered student.

If your mental health affects your study

If you have a mental health problem that impairs your ability to undertake study-related tasks, you may be eligible for additional support from the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service (DDSS).

 (student login required)

For support with study-related skills, the 301 Student Skills and Development Service provides a number of helpful sessions throughout the year. 

Specialist organisations such as also offer help and support for neurodivergent adults. Visit their website for more information.

Eating disorders 

UHS provides a specialist eating disorders service:

Eating disorders

Autism and ADHD

UHS offers Autism and ADHD assessments. and our Care Coordinator will contact you to take you through the assessment process. 

Visit our ADHD webpage and our Autism webpage for more information about these assessments.

Specialist organisations such as also offer help and support for neurodivergent adults. Visit their website for more information.

Worried about a friend?

If you’re worried about another student who may be depressed and/or self-harming, advise them to make an appointment with us. You can also raise a concern via the University's Safeguarding Recording Form.