In Crisis?
camStudent health
Are you desperate right now? Please contact someone for help.
CONTACT YOUR GP
URGENT CARE CAMBRIDGESHIRE - 03301239131 out of hours
NHS Direct - 0845 46 47
SAMARITANS - 08457 90 90 90
LIFELINE - 08088 08 21 21
ALCOHOL
The Bridge
152-154 Mill Rd
Cambridge
CB1 3LP
01223 214614
A confidential service offering a structured treatment programme
ww.drinksense.org
This website offers information about alcohol, but also Drinksense offers free and confidential advice on a one to one basis, or in groups for young people living in Cambridge
Information about how to stay safe with alcohol
www.knowyourlimits.info/AboutAlcohol.aspx
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
DRUGS - ADDICTION
Mill House
Brookfields Hospital 351 Mill Rd
Cambridge
CB21 3DF
01223 723020
A confidential, non-prescribing, drug- treatment and information service. Open- referral system operated
http://www.addaction.org.uk
Young Users (YOUS) provide a service for young people under the age of 19 requiring treatment for drug and /or alcohol misuse
01733 874504
YOUS@cambsmh.nhs.uk
www.talktofrank.com An excellent website with information about drugs.
PREGNANT
Your GP is able to offer advice about your options, pregnancy testing and refer for a NHS termination if required.
The Laurels
Cambridge Contraception and Sexual Health Service
20 Newmarket Road
Cambridge CB25 8DT
Tel:08456 50 51 52
Click on the link below for good advice about pregnancy, your options, and termination of pregnancy
http://www.addenbrookes.org.uk/shac
Counselling and pregnancy tests available, 01223 316488
www.centre33.org.uk
Linkline 01223744444 / 01223367575 (For CU students)
17 St Edward’s Passage (off Market Square)
They hold a stock of pregnancy tests and condoms.
http://www.linkline.org.uk/
Other weblinks
www.bpas.org
www.fpa.org.uk
www.brook.org.uk
www.mariestopes.org.uk
SUICIDAL
If you have had suicidal thoughts recently, or if you are feeling suicidal, you should contact someone for help NOW.
Think about telling a friend, a member of your family, someone you trust like a tutor who could help to support you to make contact with a health professional.
Whoever you talk to, you should also see your GP. They will be able to advise you on treatment options if they think you are suffering from depression.
OUT OF HOURS
Please phone URGENT CARE CAMBRIDGE 03301239131 the out of hours doctors service.
Samaritans operate a service that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 08457 90 90 90
Or email jo@samaritans.org.uk
www.samaritans.org
Call NHS Direct 0845 46 47
Cambridge University Counselling Service (Cambridge University Students only)
2-3 Bene’t Place,
Lensfield Rd
Cambridge CB2 1EL
01223 332865
www.counselling.cam.ac.uk
RAPE
Try and find someone you can trust to support you in getting help.Remember you may need emergency contraception and a STI screen.
Don’t hesitate in contacting your GP who can advise you.
www.cambridgerapecrisis.co.uk
Wednesdays 7.00 – 9.00pm
01223245888
Police – emergency 999
www.cambs.police.uk
DATE RAPE
Date rape or drug rape is when drugs are given without your knowledge, with the aim of reducing your inhibitions or consciousness to a level where a sexual assault can take place.
The drugs that are used (gamma-hydroxybutyrate, or flunitrazepam) can be added to your drink when you are in a pub, club or even a party. You may have heard them called Rohypnol, GHB, ActiveSeX, Roofies, Ruffles, Roche,R-2, Rib and Rope.
In alcohol they are odourless, colourless and tasteless. They can cause sedation and euphoria as quickly as 10 minutes after ingestion.
IF YOUR DRINK IS SPIKED
The effects are similar to being drunk, except they occur more quickly.
Tell a friend, ask them to get you home and to stay with you.
If you are alone then speak to the manager of the club or pub. Ask them to contact a friend to come and collect you. Never leave the club with a stranger.
Both men and women can have their drinks spiked.
IF YOU ARE ASSAULTED
Remember these drugs can cause memory loss
Consider contacting the Police
Contact your Doctor or a Nurse to consider emergency contraception, and screening for sexually transmitted infections, and emotional support.
BE SMART
Don’t share or swap drinks with anyone.
Look out for each other in a group.
Don’t leave drinks unattended
Think twice about accepting drinks from someone you don’t know well.
Watch your drink being poured.
Source : Know your Limits
Smartsex
Have you felt something odd might be going on which you can’t explain?
Have you been feeling that people are talking about you, watching you or giving you a hard time for no reason?
Have you been feeling, seeing or hearing things that others cannot?
Have you felt especially important in some way, or that you have powers that let you do things that others cannot?
Please contact your GP to help you talk through these feelings.