Trigger Warning
This Page contains brief discussion of sexual assault and harrassment, substance abuse, alcohol abuse, mental, physical and sexual health
External Support and Resources
External Organisations and Charities
- SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Center). Office: 01480 425003. Out of Hours Helpline: 0800 193 5434. If you are in danger – Dial 999
- Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre (CRCC) Helpline 01223 245888
- The Terrence Higgins Trust provides information and support about HIV. They are working to end HIV cases in the UK by 2030.
- The Kite Trust: Support and information for young people around gender and sexuality.
- BEAT - Support for eating disorders Beat | The UK’s Eating Disorder Charity Helpline: 0808 801 0677
- Samaritans – Samaritans are available 365 days a year 24 hours a day. Tel: 116 123 Samaritans
- Papyrus – Suicide prevention advice open 9am – midnight every day 0800 068 4141
- MIND Advice and support for those experiencing mental health issues
- Nightline Peer support run by students at Cambridge University and Anglia Ruskin.
- FRANK: Honest information about drugs Tel: 0300 123 6000 (24 hour helpline). Also has text and email support. Please see the website for more information.
- AA Alcoholics Anonymous, support groups for those with issues with alcohol addiction and misuse Alcoholics Anonymous Great Britain
- NA Narcotics Anonymous support groups for those struggling with drug addiction UKNA | Narcotics Anonymous in the UK
- Sexwise website which details a variety of sexual health related topics
- Sex and relationships guide for trans young people and their partners: https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/media/1469/good-sex-is-guide-for-trans-young-people.pdf
- Sex and relationships for men who have sex with men: https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/media/1471/good-sex-is-health-resource-for-gay-and-bisexual-men.pdf
- Sex and relationships guide for women who have sex with women: https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/media/1633/good-sex-is-women.pdf
- Advice for trans men: https://www.tht.org.uk/hiv-and-sexual-health/sexual-health/improving-your-sexual-health/sex-trans-man
- Advice for trans women: https://www.tht.org.uk/hiv-and-sexual-health/sexual-health/improving-your-sexual-health/sex-trans-woman
- Advice for women who have sex with women: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/sexual-health-for-lesbian-and-bisexual-women/
- Advice for men who have sex with men: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/sexual-health-for-gay-and-bisexual-men/
The NHS
- Your GP is your first point of call for most non‐life threatening health issue
- NHS 111 – NHS 111 can help if you have an urgent medical problem and you’re not sure what to do.
- The Emergency contraceptive pill can be brought from boots for £25 or can be free with consultation. The NHS has more information about emergency contraception: Emergency contraception (morning after pill, IUD)
- First response – If you need an emergency ambulance or other emergency help call 999 without delay, then inform the porters so they can offer you support and ensure the paramedics can gain access to the building (if in college accommodation or building). Alternatively, in an emergency the nearest A&E/ER (accident and emergency) is at Addenbrookes hospital on Hills Road, Cambridge.
- In any mental health crisis, you can contact the First Response Service at any time by dialling 111 and selecting option 2. This enables you to access immediate advice, support, and appropriate treatment from trained NHS staff 24⁄7.