Here is a list of useful phone numbers for agencies and organisations in case you just need to talk to someone whilst you are waiting for any support or appointments.
NHS Services
NHS Wales Local Services
have produced a directory of GP Surgeries within Wales. Simply enter your postcode to find your nearest GP.
Website: 111.wales.nhs.uk/localservices/?s=GPSurgeries&pc=n&sort=default
NHS Wales 111
can put you directly in touch with a dedicated, culturally sensitive mental health professional in your area if you require urgent mental health support.
Telephone: 111 and press option 2
Lines are open 24 hours
Website: 111.wales.nhs.uk
Other Services
C.A.L.L mental health helpline
offers emotional support and information/literature on Mental Health and related matters to the people of Wales.
Telephone: 0800 132 737
Lines are open 24 hours
Text: HELP to 81066
Website: callhelpline.org.uk
Cruse (Bereavement Support)
volunteers are trained in all types of bereavement and can help you make sense of how you're feeling right now.
Telephone: 0808 808 1677
Opening Hours: See their webpage for opening hours
Website: cruse.org.uk
HopeLine247 by Papyrus
provide confidential support and practical advice to those having thoughts of suicide or to those concerned for a young person who might be.
Telephone: 0800 068 41 41
Lines are open 24 hours
Website: papyrus-uk.org
Mental Health Sanctuary
is an out of hours service that provides practical and therapeutic person-centred support to anyone over the age of 17 years and 9 months living in the Swansea and NPT at risk of mental health crisis.
Telephone: 01792 399 676
Lines are open 6pm – 1.30am
Website: adferiad.org/services/swansea-npt-sanctuary
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
have a team of highly-trained, female advisers who won’t judge you or tell you what to do; they are there to listen.
Telephone: 0808 200 0247
Lines are open 24 hours
Website: nationaldahelpline.org.uk
New Pathways
provide specialist support for adults, children and young people who have been affected by rape, sexual assault or abuse.
Telephone: 01685 379 310
Website: newpathways.org.uk
Samaritans
offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you.
Telephone: 116 123 from any phone
Lines are open 24 hours
Website: samaritans.org
Samaritans Welsh Language Line
offers emotional support in Welsh.
Telephone: 0808 164 0123
Lines are open 7pm – 11pm
Website: samaritans.org/wales/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/welsh-language-phone-line
SHOUT
is a free, confidential, anonymous text support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
Text SHOUT to 85258
Lines are open 24 hours
Website: giveusashout.org/get-help
Student Union Advice and Support Centre
provide free, independent and confidential advice and representation on academic appeals and complaints, money, housing and legal.
Telephone: 01792 295 821
Website: swansea-union.co.uk/support/advice_support_centre
Swansea Mind
provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
Telephone: 01792 642 999
Lines are open Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm
Website: swanseamind.org.uk
Worldwide Helplines
Therapy Route
have compiled a list of helplines from around the world.
Website: therapyroute.com/article/helplines-suicide-hotlines-and-crisis-lines-from-around-the-world
University Security
Campus Security
Telephone: 01792 604271
Lines are open 24 hours
Emergency services
From a campus line dial 333 during office hours.
From a mobile or off campus, or outside of office hours, dial 999/112.
Accident and Emergency: Morriston Hospital
Telephone: 01792 702222
Lines are open 24 hours
Website: sbuhb.nhs.wales/urgent-care-out-of-hours/emergency-department-ed
Minor Injury Unit: Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Telephone: 01639 862160
Lines are open 7.30am-11.00pm
Website: sbuhb.nhs.wales/urgent-care-out-of-hours/minor-injury-unit-neath-port-talbot