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UCL is a caring environment, and we encourage students to look out for their friends and coursemates. Below is some information to help you support another student who is feeling suicidal.
Crisis support
If someone is at immediate risk of harming themselves (for example, if they've made a plan and are worried that they may act on it soon), then this is a crisis and the person should go directly to the Accident & Emergency (A&E) department of the local hospital to get urgent help. Call 999 to request an ambulance if they are unable to go to hospital themselves.
UCL Student Support and Wellbeing (including Student Psychological and Counselling Services) are not able to provide any kind of emergency or crisis support.
Find your nearest A&E department.
Student of Concern Form
We recommend that you contact UCL's Student Support and Wellbeing (SSW) services by completing a Student of Concern Form. SSW will reach out to the student and offer the support. We ordinarily rely on the student choosing to engage with support.
Find out more about the Student of Concern process and complete the form
Contact us
You can also get in touch with our team in one of the following ways to receive advice and guidance in confidence:
Look after yourself
It is important to remember that if you are concerned about a fellow student, you do not have to deal with this alone. Get others involved where you can and seek expert help if appropriate. You may find it helpful to seek professional advice to discuss how the issues have affected you - SSW will be able to help you.