Suicide prevention and awareness
‘See – Say – Signpost’: together we can build a suicide safer University community
See – Say – Signpost’ suicide prevention and awareness training
The subject matter of this training resource may be challenging, particularly if you have lost someone to suicide. You may wish to have someone supportive nearby while undertaking the training, and should you wish to access some support from the University you are warmly encouraged to access support via Occupational Staff or urgent assistance.
In Crisis now?
You can contact the following:
- Emergency Services - 999
- Breathing Space (Scotland) 0800 83 8587
(open from 6pm – 2am Monday to Friday. Weekends: open Friday from 6pm till 6am Monday) - Samaritans: 08457 90 9090 or 116 123 free from any phone or 0330 094 5717 local call charges apply
Email: jo@samaritans.org - Additional Crisis contact points for staff in the event of emergencies, crises or urgent situations.
Resources for staff
Groups
- Andy's Man Club
Andy's Man Club is moving online to run their weekly groups, if you are interested in attending, please email: info@andysmanclub.co.uk
Internal
University wellbeing for staff
Coronavirus wellbeing for staff
External
- Breathing Space (Scotland): 0800 83 8587 (open from 6pm – 2am Monday to Friday. Weekends: open Friday from 6pm till 6am Monday)
- Samaritans: 08457 90 9090 or 116 123 free from any phone or 0330 094 5717 local call charges apply Email: jo@samaritans.org
- Ask. Tell. Save a Life
- SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health)
- Mind
Self-help resources
Support for staff
University contacts
Occupational Health (daytime): 01334 462750
Human Resources (daytime): 01334 46 ????
St Andrews COVID Helpdesk: 01334 464146
Report and Support tool
All employees, students, and members of the public can use Report and Support to report complaints or concerns to the University and access support information.
Find out more about Report and Support
Occupational Health
Wellbeing advisor
CBT advisor
Occupational Health Nurse
Occupational Health Doctor
Mediation
Student-facing staff
If you are concerned about a student’s wellbeing you can contact Student Services at theasc@st-andrews.ac.uk, or if out of hours via the Security and Response team (+44 (0)1334 46 8999).
Student Services’ team of clinical supervisors also provides a collaborative and confidential consultation service to student-facing staff members. This would usually involve a conversation with a colleague experienced in reflective practice, otherwise known as clinical supervision. They will use their skills to facilitate reflection about emotionally charged or challenging conversations and situations with students, to explore options for resolution and support. You can contact the team at consulserv@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Consultation Service
Staff working in the Consultation Service provide confidential advice to all University Staff who work with or who encounter students with mental health needs.
We recognise that University staff who are dealing with the needs of students can encounter or face stressful circumstances. The feeling of being alone with a problem can create work stress and a sense of isolation. As a university community we are committed to supporting our staff and our students. A key benefit of our Service is that it reduces this feeling of being alone in managing a problem.
In the event of urgent and emergency care please follow the link: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/contact/
To enquire about personal counselling please follow the link: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/staff/wellbeing/community/health/mental/counselling/
How to access the service:
The consultation team can be contacted by telephone and e-mail to request further information:
Address: Eden Court, The Scores, St. Andrews, Fife KY16 9AS
Telephone Number: +44 (0) 1334 462020
Email: consulserv@st-andrews.ac.uk
Consultation Team
Mr. Rupert Spiers (Clinical Supervisor)
To find out more about Rupert here
Tuesday and Wednesday 9am – 7pm
Dr. Maria Dempster (Clinical Supervisor)
To find out more about Maria here
Thursday and Friday 9am – 7pm