From time to time, event hosts find that students access our events at times of crisis. It is important to be clear about the boundaries ere, and that our events are not a therapeutic space. 

Empathy and understanding are important but it is not your responsibility to support any students who find themselves in that situation. 

Therefore, it's best to have some key support links on hand: 

OU Wellbeing App

The Samaritans

Mind

Mental Health Foundation

Breathing Space Scotland

Lifeline (Northern Ireland)

Befrienders Worldwide

Should you respond to a difficult situation like this, we ask you to report it to us at oustudents-belonging@open.ac.uk, so that we can take the necessary steps from our end and best support you.