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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 1pm - 3pm (20 minutes per session)

Please note we do not run drop-ins on Thursdays.

The HUBS, 6 Paternoster Row, S1 2QQ

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Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am - 12pm (term time only)

Room 202 Oaklands, Heart of the Campus, Collegiate Crescent, S10 2BP

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It's an emergency

If you feel like you can't cope or you don't feel safe, it's important that you speak to someone straight away.

Are you or someone else at risk of harm?

Call 999. Or go to your nearest emergency (A&E) department.

Are you in a mental health crisis?

Call the Single Point of Access on 0808 196 8281 (free from landline or mobile) or 0114 226 3636. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Do you need help but it's not an emergency?

If you're ill or hurt, call 111 or use 111 online for advice.

For emotional support or information on mental illness, call Sheffield Rethink Helpline on 0808 801 0440. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

A teacher, GP, or staff on the ground at your hall of residence may also be able to give you advice.


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