Nightline services
Most universities have a nightline service — and thank God they do.
They work on the principle of The Samaritans — a free, anonymous, confidential phone line staffed by trained volunteers (usually students) who can provide a friendly non-judgemental ear, basic medical advice or even just the phone number of a reliable late night cab company. Some of them even have drop-in centres.
Most of them are highly effective and valuable contributions to the mental health of their universities, although, as always, some are better than others and not every university has one.
Last updated on: 21 April 2008