Support

If you are in need of any support when we are closed, please find information on available services below:

• If you require emergency help from the police, ambulance service or fire brigade, call 999 free from any phone. Relay UK is available to support anyone who is d/Deaf, hard of hearing, or who has a speech impairment or disorder to contact 999.
• The hospital Accident and Emergency Service nearest to the University is at Glasgow Royal Infirmary accessed via 84 Castle Street.
• Campus Security can be contacted in an emergency on 0131 548 2222 if you are on campus or need help for someone on campus. If you are in an emergency situation including homelessness or require urgent access to financial support, please call 0141 548 3333.
• Strathclyde SOS offers personal alarm protection via your smartphone.
• NHS 24 can be contacted by calling 111 free from any phone for information and advice on health matters.
• Strathclyde Sport is open as normal.
• Spectrum.Life has 24/7 availability for students wishing to access support including on mental health and wellbeing matters via phone or app. 
• Shout 85258 is a 24/7 confidential text service for support for anyone struggling to cope who needs to talk. Text 'SHOUT' to 85258 from anywhere in the UK to start a conversation with a trained volunteer.
• Samaritans offer support 24/7 by phone (116 123), email, and instant messaging to anyone who needs to talk about anything on their mind, no matter how serious.
• The Rape Crisis Scotland national helpline is open 5pm – midnight every day call free on 08088 010 302 or text 07537 410 027 for confidential specialist support if you have experienced sexual violence at any point in your life or know someone who has, and you would like to talk to someone.