If you’ve got concerns about someone else, there’s a few ways you can support them while not overwhelming yourself. Firstly, contact the site team to raise your concerns. If you have immediate concerns about someone else, contact our Emergency Control Centre on 0300 303 1611. If you’re worried someone is an immediate threat themselves or others, you should call 999 right away.
We have partnered with Health Assured and Endsleigh to provide you with a dedicated Student Wellbeing helpline available to all of our residents. This helpline covers a wealth of information and advice. If you want to find out more about this service then you can do so here or through your account on the Unite Students app.
Student Minds offer advice around how to support your friends, from tips on how to have a conversation to supporting with specific difficulties. There’s also advice on how to look after yourself while you do this, as worrying about others can impact your own wellbeing.
There’s also a dedicated guide on ‘Looking After a Mate’ available online, but sometimes they’ll run workshops at your university too. You can find out here if there’s one near you.