Are You Or Someone You Know In Crisis?

• Alternatively, please contact your GP Practice and ask for an Emergency Appointment.
• When your GP Practice or dentist is closed, please telephone NHS 24 on 111. This service provides urgent care triage if you think you need medical attention but it is not life-threatening.
• Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, you can speak to a Student Support Adviser in the Student Advice & Support Office.
• The University Student Helpline is available to all UoA students 24/7, including when the University support services are closed such as bank holidays, weekends and holidays.

Other helplines include:

• Breathing Space A free helpline / webchat available 7 days a week for people in Scotland facing crisis.
• CAM Support Messenger provides a 24/7 free text service for crisis support across the UK.
• Papyrus UK provides a telephone service for young children and adults under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide.
• Prevent Suicide - App is an app available for users in Aberdeen which has quick links to local support and allows users to create their own personalised safety plan.
• Rape Crisis Scotland provides services for people in Scotland who have suffered sexual violence regardless of how or when. 
• University of Aberdeen Security (24/7) can be contacted if you ever need urgent help, first aid or if you have an emergency while on campus.
• Samaritans offer a free helpline, email service, postal service, and self-help app for anyone experiencing or attempting to cope with crisis.