Listening/Advice services
General
Nightline
A service run by students for students, providing sympathetic listening for any problem, large or small. You may phone 01865 270270 (reverse charges accepted) or call in at 16 Wellington Square for coffee and a chat. There are always two people in the office, one male and one female, between 8pm and 8am during term and during the weeks just before and after term. Strict confidentiality is assured.
Samaritans
24-hour support for those feeling desperate, despairing or suicidal. Ring 01865 722122 or the national number 08457 909090 (calls charged at local rates). You may also visit at 60 Magdalen Road between 8am and 10pm. There is no need for an appointment and all contact is confidential. If you are more comfortable with email, you can write to jo@samaritans.org and receive a reply from a Samaritans volunteer within 24 hours.
Drugs and Alcohol
Talk to Frank (National Drugs Helpline)
Call 0800 776600 anytime 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for free and confidential information on drugs from professionally trained advisors.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Help and advice related to alcohol or a drinking problem, either phone the national help line on 0845 769 7555 or email: help@alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk.
Harassment
Harassment line
Support for anyone who believes they are being harassed or accused of harassment, including advice on the options open to them and how to resolve the matter informally where possible. Telephone 01865 270760 or e-mail: harassment.line@admin.ox.ac.uk
Mental Health and counselling
Oxford Student Mental Health Network (OSMHN)
OSMHN is a partnership between local education institutions and health service providers, which focuses on student mental health issues in Oxford.
MIND (The National Association for Mental Health)
MIND is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales, providing a wide range of information and support to people with mental health difficulties.
SANE
Call 0845 767 8000 for practical information, crisis care and emotional support to anybody affected by mental health problems. The service is open from 6pm to 11pm every day.
Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Mental Health
NHS resource including a comprehensive list of all mental health services available in Oxfordshire.
Students Against Depression
Resources and chat room developed specifically for students.
Student Counselling in UK Universities
Access to a number of University Counselling Services’ self-help pages.
Cruse Oxfordshire
Part of the National Charity, Cruse Bereavement Care. Cruse Oxfordshire volunteers are available to help anyone in Oxfordshire, young or old, to deal with the pain of grief.
Beat
The website of the Eating Disorders Association includes a helpline, online support and a UK-wide network of self-help groups to help people with an eating disorder. 0845 634 1414 or email help@b-eat.co.uk.
Sex and sexual orientation
Alec Turnbull Clinic (Family Planning Clinic)
The clinic provides services such as contraceptive advice, contraceptive supplies and advice around sensitive issues like pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. The consultations are strictly confidential and you do not have to be referred by a doctor or nurse. 1st Floor, Raglan House, Between Towns Road, Cowley, Oxford OX43JH or call: 01865 456666.
Sexual Health (GUM) Clinic
Located at the Churchill Hospital the clinic offers free information, counselling and testing for HIV & AIDS and all other sexually transmitted infections. Tel: 01865 231231.
Oxford Friend Lesbian and Gay helpline
Call 01865 726893 for free and completely confidential information, support and counselling services for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people.
Relate
The UK’s largest provider of relationship counselling and sex therapy. They are committed to helping people understand what’s going on in their relationships and change things for the better.
Oxford Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre
A collective of women committed to supporting survivors of sexual abuse, rape, domestic abuse, and harassment. They offer a free and confidential service to women and girls who are dealing with the effects of sexual violence.
Terrence Higgins Trust (THT)
THT is the leading HIV and AIDS charity in the UK and the largest in Europe. You can phone on 0845 1221 200 between 10am and 10pm on Monday to Friday, and from 12 noon to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday or email: info@tht.org.uk.