Students in mental health crisis
Most larger universities have staff who deal with crisis response situations e.g. if a student is suicidal or their behaviour indicates that their mental health is deteriorating and not well-managed. Some smaller universities may rely on emergency services.
Access
These are services which respond to immediate crisis e.g. if a student is suicidal. Staff will respond as appropriate to their role and professional training and capabilities, while liaising/referring to statutory services. This may include contact with community crisis teams, emergency services and any other party involved in a students’ care.
Provision
Mental Health Advisers - many have a duty rota to respond to crisis but out of hours this might fall to another team such as Security Services.
Some universities do not have Mental Health Advisers at all or have a very small team and so are not able to offer this support.
External services e.g. A&E, crisis support lines/text services, Social Services, Rape Crisis.
