Self-help
Other local sources of support
This page contains a list of other agencies that might be useful sources of information, advice or help for you or for someone you know. Those organisations within the University are listed first and then others within the local community. We've included a brief description of what each offers and a link to their web site where one exists.
Agencies within the University:
Accommodation Service
Kellet Lodge, Tennis Court Road, Cambridge, CB2 1QJ
Email: accommodation.service@admin.cam.ac.uk
http://www.accommodation.cam.ac.uk
Helps current students, academics, staff and visiting scholars to find suitable accommodation.
Careers Service
Stuart House, Mill Lane, Cambridge CB2 1XE
Tel: 01223 338283
Email: enquiries@careers.cam.ac.uk
http://www.careers.cam.ac.uk
Provides careers education, information and guidance to students and alumni of the University of Cambridge.
Childcare
21 Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1QA
http://www.cam.ac.uk/staffstudents/childcare/
Offers childcare nurseries and holiday play-schemes
Cambridge University Students Union (CUSU)
Old Examination Hall, Free School Lane, Cambridge CB2 3RF
Tel: 01223 356454
Network: (3)33313
Fax: 01223 333179
Email: info@cusu.cam.ac.uk
http://www.cusu.cam.ac.uk
Offices are normally open between 9.30am until 5.30pm Monday to Friday. In vacations opening hours may be curtailed. Closed completely on bank holidays that fall outside full term.
CUSU Beeline
Tel: 01223 333170
Email: beeline@cusu.cam.ac.uk
http://www.cusu.cam.ac.uk/campaigns/welfare/beeline.html
Confidential information and support from fully trained male and female volunteers on sexual health, pregnancy, contraception and childcare
CUSU Eating Disorders Support
c/o CUSU, Old Examination Hall, Free School Lane, Cambridge CB2 3RF
Helpline: 01223 (7)40555, open 8pm - 10pm Monday and Wednesday during full term. Answerphone at all other times
email: eds@cusu.cam.ac.uk
http//www.cusu.cam.ac.uk/campaigns/eds
Support and information for sufferers of anorexia, bulimia and compulsive eating and their friends and relatives. Support group every Sunday during full term. For more information email, phone or see the EDS web site.
CUSU LesBiGay Society
Old Examination Hall, Free School Lane, Cambridge CB2 3RF
Tel: 01223 (7)40777
http://www.cusu-lbgt.com
Provides support for lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender students at the University.
Dignity@Work
http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/policy/dignity
A policy and procedure for responding to harassment, bullying or other inappropriate behaviour.
Disability Resource Centre
Keynes House, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1QA
Tel: 01223 332301
Textphone: 01223 764085
Email: ucam-disability@lists.cam.ac.uk
http://www.cam.ac.uk/disability/
Provides advice, information and support to students and staff at the University.
Graduate Union (GU)
17 Mill Lane, Cambridge CB2 1RX
Tel: 01223 333312
http://www.gradunion.cam.ac.uk/
The Graduate Union represents graduate interests within the University and provides provides graduate-focused services.
International Office
Fitzwilliam House, 32 Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1QY
Tel: 01223 764680
Email: international@admin.cam.ac.uk
http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/international
Offers advice to international students who have been accepted to Cambridge or who are in residence. Also provides induction and orientation information for new students.
Linkline
21 Jesus Lane, Cambridge CB5 8BQ
Tel:01223 367575 or network (7)44444 7pm-8am nightly.
http://www.cam.ac.uk/CambUniv/Linkline.html
A helpline run by students for students during full term only.
Peer 2 Peer
Peer 2 Peer is a peer support project which is run in several Cambridge Colleges.
http://www.srcf.ucam.org/ptp/
Peer supporters are students trained in listening skills and available to other students in their College.
Agencies in the local community:
Addaction - Open access Drug & Alcohol Service
Mill House, Brookfields Hospital, 351 Mill Road, Cambridge CB1 3DF.
Tel: 01223 723020
http://www.addaction.org.uk/
Treatment and counselling for people suffering from drug or alcohol dependency and concerned others.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Helpline tel: 08457 697555 evenings 6.30-10pm. Office: 01904 644026
http://www.aa.org/
Help for people who want to stop drinking from people who have stopped.
b-eat - Eating Disorders Association (national)
Wensum House, 103 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich NR1 1DW,
email: eda@netcom.co.uk
http://www.b-eat.co.uk.com
Helplines: 01 603 621 414 (open 9:00 to 18:30 weekdays)
Youthline: 01 603 765 050 (open 16:00 to 18:00 weekdays)
Support and information on anorexia and bulimia for sufferers, family and friends. Further information is available on the EDA web site.
Cambridge Adult Eating Disorder Service
Cambridge & Peterborough Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
http://www.cambsadulteds.nhs.uk
Information about the local NHS services for adults with eating disorders.
Cambridgeshire Mental Health Care
http://www.mentalhealth.huntsmind.org.uk/
Cambridgeshire Primary Care Mental Health website.
Cambridge DHIVERSE
Office B, Dales Brewery, Gwydir Street, Cambridge CB1 2LJ.
Tel: 01223 508805
Email: info@dhiverse.org.uk
http://www.dhiverse.org.uk
HIV education, resources, and support in the field of sexual health.
Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre
Box R, 12 Mill Road, Cambridge CB1 2AD.
Helpline tel: 01223 245888. Helpline open Wednesdays 7.30pm-9.30pm (24hour voicemail)
http://www.cambridgerapecrisis.co.uk
Information, advice and support for women survivors of rape and sexual abuse and for those supporting them.
Cambridge Student Health
http://www.camstudenthealth.co.uk
Association of Student GP Practices in Cambridge website.
Cambridge Women's Aid
CWA offers information, advice and ongoing practical and emotional support to women experiencing domestic abuse in strictest confidence 01223 460947
Centre 33
33 Clarendon Street, Cambridge CB1 1JX.
Tel: 01223 316488(helpline) or 01223 314763(office)
Email:office@centre33.org.uk
http://www.centre33.org.uk
Free counselling and information for young people between the ages of 12 and 25. Further information is available on the Centre 33 web site.
Choices Counselling
91 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge CB1 7BS.
Choices for Women, Tel: 01223 416616, Mon - Thurs 9.30-3.30pm
Choices for Men, tel: 01223 505089, Mon - Thurs 9.30-3.30pm
Hopeline tel: 01223 471574, Thurs 6.00-8.00pm
http://www.choicescounselling.co.uk
A confidential counselling service in Cambridge for those whose lives are affected by child sexual abuse.
Clinic 1A
Box 38, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge.
Tel: 01223 217774 or 217239.
http://www.addenbrookes.org.uk/serv/clin/med/gum1.html
A wide range of support services for those concerned about genital infection, genital medical problems or HIV. Referral service also available.
The Cogwheel Trust
47-51 Norfolk Street, Cambridge CB1 2LD.
Tel/Fax: 01223 464385
Email: cwt@btconnect.com
http://www.cogwheel.org.uk
Offers a wide range of counselling and consultancy resources for individuals, couples, families and groups. Children and adults alike.
Cruse Bereavement Care
(Cambridge Branch)
Victoria Road Community Centre, Cambridge CB4 3DZ.
Helpline: 01223 302662 8am - 8pm daily
http://www.cambridgecruse.org.uk/
Bereavement care open to all. Telephone helpline, individual help or counselling, drop-in coffee sessions, groups for the newly bereaved and those bereaved by suicide, children's play scheme and counselling for children. There is no charge for Cruse services however any donations are appreciated.
Drinksense
185 East Road, Cambridge CB1 1BG
Tel: 01223 350599
Email: centraloffice@drinksense.org
http://www.drinksense.org/
Drinksense is a registered charity providing counselling, information and support for people with alcohol related problems and their carers and families. Services which are offered include telephone contact for information, counselling, support and education.
Group Therapy Centre - Cambridge
3 Downing Place, Cambridge CB2 3EL.
Tel: 01223 357221. Fax: 01223 357229
email: info@grouptherapycambridge.org.uk
http://www.grouptherapycambridge.org.uk/
Long-term therapy groups, including psychodrama, art therapy and music therapy. Also short "exploring stress" groups. Daytime and evening groups at low-cost (daytime groups free if on low income). For further information see the Group Therapy Centre web site.
A charity funded by Health and Social services
NHS Direct
24-hour Medical helpline: 0845 4647
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
24-hour medical advice and information
Relate Cambridge
3 Brooklands Ave, Cambridge CB2 8BB.
Tel: 01223 357424
Open Mon-Fri: 9am-9pm; Sat: 9am-1pm
http://www.relatecambridge.org.uk/
Support and counselling for individuals or couples experiencing relationship difficulties. Sex therapy service and drop-in counselling also available. Open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.
The Samaritans
(Cambridge Branch)
4 Emmanuel Road, Cambridge CB1 1JW.
24-hour helpline: 01223 364455 or 08457 909090.
http://www.samaritans.org.uk (national site)
Befriending helpline for those in crisis or despair. Open 24 hours and 365 days
Counselling & psychotherapy organisations:
The following professional counselling organisations' websites can be used to find counsellors & therapists working privately in the locality:
Association of Cognitive Analytic Therapists (ACAT)
British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)
http://www.counselling.co.uk (aimed more at members of the public)
http://www.bacp.co.uk (aimed more at counsellors & therapists)
British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC)
http://www.psychoanalytic-council.org/