University Services
0114 222 413
Student Access to Mental Health Support
No longer holding face to face appointments or accepting online registration. Instead staff are offering online or telephone support. You can contact them at: SAMHS@sheffield.ac.uk, please title your email 'request for support'.
0114 222 8787
Sheffield Nightline
Their phone lines and Skype service are open from 8pm to 8am every night during term time, and run Instant Messaging (IM) between 8pm and midnight, subject to volunteer availability. Their e-listening (email) service is also open 24/7. You can email them at: nightline@sheffield.ac.uk
0114 222 8923
University Health Service
Physical access to the UHS building is temporarily by appointment only. Please contact health.service@sheffield.ac.uk for more information.
0114 222 1303
Disability and Dyslexia Support Service
The Disability & Dyslexia Support Service (DDSS) is operational but currently closed for face-to-face queries. Please contact disability.info@sheffield.ac.uk for more information.
More Support Services
Samaritans
They keep conversations private, so they can't pass the information given onto anyone else and they won't judge or insist on giving advice. They are here to help anyone, if it's a one-time panic, if it's related to a mental health diagnosis, if you’re looking to help someone else, if you’re a student, etc.
Shout
This is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. They’ve had more than 450,000 conversations with people who are anxious, stressed, depressed, suicidal or overwhelmed and need immediate support. As a digital service, Shout 85258 has become increasingly critical since Covid-19, being one of the few mental health support services able to operate as normal at this time.
OCD Action
OCD Action campaigns to improve access to quality treatment for OCD. Their service users and stakeholders consistently identify the lack of access to quality CBT treatment as the major stumbling block in the road to recovery. The Charity believes that extending choice through all stages of mental health care, collecting and publishing specific OCD treatment outcome data, and developing and publishing OCD treatment pathways are ways that the access to quality treatment can be improved.
Rethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness' vision is for equality, rights, the fair treatment and maximum quality of life for all those affected by mental illness, their carers, family, and friends. But the larger vision is to transform the way our nation approaches mental illness. Every year, their diverse range of information and support helps tens of thousands of people get through crises, live independently, and feel that they do not have to face mental illness alone.
CALM
They run a free and confidential helpline and webchat for anyone who needs to talk about life’s problems. They spread their message and facilitate universities, pubs, clubs, and prisons across the country – so that people feel empowered to share their experiences and get the help they need before they reach the point of crisis. They challenge male stereotypes and encourage positive behavioural change and help-seeking behaviour.
Time to Change
Time to Change is a growing social movement working to change the way we think about mental health problems. Despite the progress they’ve made, many people still don’t consider mental health relevant to them. That’s why their work is so important. No one should have to fear being treated differently because of a mental health problem.
Side by Side (Mind’s online community)
Side by Side is a supportive online community where you can feel at home talking about your mental health and connect with others who understand what you are going through. It’s a welcoming place for people to make connections, learn from each other and feel inspired to take positive steps on their mental health journeys.