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Christmas Break - who to contact
As I'm sure many of us know, the Festive period can be a difficult time. Here at the Residential Community Team, we understand that many students are remaining on campus and we have set up support for the festive period. While we will be manning the RCT hub until the 23rd December, after this we will have Residential Community Assistants living on campus who can be contactable via telephone. There are 2 telephone numbers depending on where you live. This telephone number will be live from the 23rd December at 0930, to the 3rd Jan at 0900.
These are as follows:
Zone 1: AV/JM, Bluebell, Rootes, Whitefields, International House and Westwood - 07884733042
Zone 2: Claycroft, Cryfield, Benefactors, HB and LS, Sherbourne and Tocil - 07881267519
Please call the number which corresponds with your Residence.
As a reminder, we can support with flatmate conflict or issues, homesickness, and concerns around noise or other issues occurring in your residence.
Our Chaplaincy at Warwick are holding events up until Xmas eve, which can be found here:
If you feel at immediate risk of harm or require immediate emotional, psychological or mental health support please see the numbers below:
On campus support
| Community Safety Team (first aid response, including mental health first aid) |
024 7652 2083 (non-emergency, 24hrs) 024 7652 2222 (emergency, 24hrs) |
| Warwick Health Centre (for an urgent doctor’s appointment - CLOSED BANK HOLIDAYS |
024 7526 3418 (ring at 8am for same day appointment, subject to availability) |
For non-emergency support, you may want to consider these support services:
Support Services
| Togetherall (24/7 online and anonymous support for mental health) |
Sign up with your Warwick email address |
| Mental Health Matters | 0800 616 171 (24hrs) 0300 330 5487 (from mobile, 24hrs) |
| NHS 111 | 111 (24hrs) |
| Coventry and Warwickshire Suicide Prevention Microsite | |
| Papyrus (young suicide prevention society) | 0800 068 4141 (Mon - Fri, 10am - 5pm & 7pm - 10pm. Weekends 2pm - 5pm) |
| Samaritans | 116 123 (24hrs) |
| SANE | 0300 304 7000 (daily, 4.30pm - 10.30pm) |
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The Stay Alive App is a pocket suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information t help you stay safe. You can use it if you are having thoughts of suicide or if you are concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide. |
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Online safety plan |
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Voluntary and community sector support helpline provided by 'Wellbeing for Warwickshire' in Coventry and Warwickshire |
0800 616 171 (24hrs) |
| Shout (Free, 24/7 support for people in crisis) | Text SHOUT to 85258 |
| Coventry Safe Haven | Mon - Wed 6pm - 11pm |
Other Helpful Contacts |
0845 769 7555 (24 hours) |
| Anxiety UK |
03444 775 774 (Mon - Fri, 9.30am - 5.30pm) |
| BEAT (Eating Disorder Support) |
0808 801 0677 |
| Bipolar UK |
0333 323 3880 |
| Cameron Grant Trust |
01675 443610 |
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CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) For men aged 15-25 |
0800 58 58 58 (Daily: 5pm - midnight) |
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02476 010241 |
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| Coventry & Warwickshire - AmparoLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window |
0330 088 9255 |
| CRASAC (Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre) |
02476 277777 |
| Cruse bereavement care |
0844 477 9400 (Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm) |
| Gambling helpline |
0808 8020 133 (Daily - 8am -midnight) |
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Hate crime, domestic abuse and sexual violence support services to LGBT+ victims/survivors |
0800 999 5428 |
| Switchboard LGBT+ (listening services for LGBT+ people) |
0300 330 0630 |
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Mental Health Support Network provided by Chasing the Stigma/Hub of Hope |
Online service |
| MIND |
0300 123 3393 (Daily - 10am - 10pm) |
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Confidential listening service for trans and NB people, and their friends and family |
020 7064 6500 |
| Narcotics anonymous |
0300 999 1212 (daily - 10am - midnight) |
| OCD UK |
0845 120 3778 (Mon to Fri, 9am - 5pm) |
| Rape crisis |
0808 802 9999 (Daily, 12pm - 2.30pm and 7pm - 9.30pm) |
| Refuge (domestic violence support) |
0808 2000 247 (24 hours) |
| SARC's (sexual assault referral centres) are specialist medical and forensic services for anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted, you can find your nearest centre here. If you have been subjected to any form of sexual assault, there are people who can support you. | |
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Access to safe spaces for LGBT+ people |
020 7359 5767 |
| Victim support |
0808 168 9111 (24 hours) |
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Online service |
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We are Rethink Mental IllnessLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window |
Online service |
We want to take this opportunity to wish you all a very pleasant festive period, and look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
From us all at the Residential Community Team