OUT OF HOURS CONTACTS
The Union normally operates between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday (apart from during holiday periods). If you need urgent help outside these hours, please see the below list of contacts who can help you.
If you are in immediate danger, call 999. This is the emergency number for police, fire and ambulance.
University of Brighton Residential Tutor – supporting students in emergency situations out of normal office hours. Not just for those in University Accommodation.
01273 641064
7.30pm – 7.30am every day
Residential Wellbeing (brighton.ac.uk)
University of Brighton Security Team – for emergency matters of personal safety
01273 642222
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Samaritans - National charity that support everybody going through any difficult situation.
116 123
www.samaritans.org
24 hours a day, every day
National Domestic Abuse Helpline - National charity that supports people experiencing domestic abuse.
0808 2000 247
24 hours a day, every day
www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
Shelter – National charity that give emergency housing advice
0808 800 4444
www.england.shelter.org.uk/
8am - 8pm on weekdays
9am - 5pm on weekends
Mental Health - urgent help
Mental Health Helpline for Urgent Help - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Mental Health Helpline for Urgent Help - NHS (www.nhs.uk) – FOR ENGLAND ONLY
National Stalking Helpline
0808 802 0300 - 9.30am to 4pm on weekdays (except Wed, 1pm to 4pm)(Closed Bank Holidays)
If you or someone you know is being made to feel harassed or intimidated by the behaviour of another person. If you are unsure what can be done about this person’s behaviour. If you feel that you, your friend or family member are at risk of emotional or physical harm from another person. http://www.stalkinghelpline.org
Refuge
0808 2000 247 (24 hour helpline)
Run a range of specialist services to help survivors access safety and rebuild their lives. They have culturally specific services and give advice and support in specialist areas including FGM and ‘honour’ based violence, forced marriage and slavery
E: helpline@refuge.org.uk
W: https://www.refuge.org.uk
Alcoholics Anonymous
Provides support to anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else’s drinking, regardless of whether the person is still drinking
0845 769 7444 (National helpline) W: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Al Anon – Eastbourne T: 02074 030888 (Confidential helpline) W: www.al-anonuk.org.uk
LGBT
Brighton Lesbian and Gay Switch board T: 01273 204050 (Helpline)