The LSE Student Counselling Service is not an emergency service. We do however offer a small number of urgent half-hour appointments each day at 4.00pm. These are for students who feel they need to speak with a counsellor urgently, and cannot wait for a regular appointment. This is not a drop-in service, and these sessions need to be booked on the same day; usually it is best to contact us early in the day to book an urgent appointment. Please note that these appointments are kept for people having urgent difficulties; if you feel you can wait to see a counsellor, please leave these sessions open to others in greater need. The receptionist can be contacted from 9.45 am (closed for lunch 1.00 - 2.00 pm). For medical and mental health emergencies see St Philips Medical Centre ext 7016 or +44 (0)20 7955 7016. If you are concerned about imminent danger from harm by others contact:
Emergency at LSE (from any internal phone) Ext 666
Emergencies in public places (fire/ police/ ambulance) Dial 999
LSE Head of Security 020 7955 6055; mobile 07721 8334721
If you are feeling suicidal, or are worried about someone close to you, it is best to contact your/ their doctor. You can always contact a doctor through the St Philips Medical Centre or ask to see someone at the Accident and Emergency department of your nearest hospital (University College London Hospital is closest to LSE and can be reached on 0207 387 9300).
Central London Samaritans offers confidential support to anyone passing through a crisis or thinking of taking their own lives. They can be phoned on 020 7734 2800 or the national number 08457 90 90 90. Walk in support is also available 9.00 am - 9.00 pm, seven days a week at 46 Marshall Street, Soho W1. They are also available for email contact via jo@samaritans.org, and will try to respond to within 24 hours. The Samaritans is also an excellent source of contact numbers for specialist advice for many issues.
Another useful resource is PAPYRUS, a voluntary organisation committed to the prevention of young suicide and the promotion of mental health and emotional wellbeing. If you have been thinking about taking your own life or are concerned about a friend or another student, their website offers useful advice and support. They also run a helpine staffed by professionally qualified advisers who can give support, practical advice and information to anyone who is concerned that a young person they know may be suicidal. This is open from 7pm to 10pm, Monday to Friday and 2pm to 5pm at weekends.
London Nightline is a listening, support and information helpline run by students for students. Open every night of term, it offers non-judgmental, confidential listening support, whatever the caller's situation. They are open 6.00 pm - 8.00 am during term time on 020 7631 0101. They can also be contacted on listening@nightline.org.uk, and aim to answer all emails within 48 hours. Students can also contact Nightline via the website www.nightline.org.uk on Skype.
Get connected is a free confidential helpline for young people, open 1 - 11 pm daily on 0808 808 4994 or help@getconnected.org.uk. Emails are answered within 24 hours.
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