Support During Christmas Closure
Exeter College buildings and services will be closed for the Christmas holidays from noon on Friday 19 December 2025 until Monday 5 January 2026 (please note: students return on Tuesday 6 January). If you require any support or help during this time there are a number of resources available to you, for more information click here for useful links. Further details about our dedicated safeguarding team, information and our policies can also be found here.
If you are worried about your own or about someone else’s safety; please contact the MASH Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub on 0345 155 1071 or complete an online referral form or in an emergency contact the appropriate emergency service.
If you need support over the Christmas holiday, please contact one of the organisations below who are available to help.
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| Organisations | Phone Number | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Childline | 0800 1111 | https://www.childline.org.uk |
| Samaritans | 116 123 | https://www.samaritans.org (24 hour helpline) |
| Papyrus | 0800 068 41 41 | https://www.papyrus-uk.org (Suicide Prevention Charity) |
| Kooth | https://www.kooth.com (Online Counselling & Support) | |
| Devon Rape Crisis & Sexual Assault Service | 01392 204174 | https://devonrapecrisis.org.uk/ |
| MASH | 03451551071 | (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub) |
| Shelter | 0808 1644660 | http://www.shelter.org.uk/ |
| YES Centre | 01392 331666 | Youth Enquiry Service |
| Y-Smart | 01271 388162 | http://ysmart.org.uk (Drug & Alcohol Support) |
| Devon Domestic Abuse Alliance | 08082 816161 | https://ddaa.org.uk (Domestic Violence) |
| Foodbank | 07818 226524 | info@exeterfoodbank.org.uk |
| NHS | 111 Service | (Non-Emergency Health Advice) |
| CEOP | https://www.ceop.police.uk (Child Exploitation & Online Protection Centre) |
