VU Students
I experience a lot of stress and/or anxiety about the current situation and the future. Where can I go?
You can contact the student psychologists counsellors to talk about your feelings by going to the walk-in consultation hours.
I am concerned about family and/or friends in the affected areas. Who can I turn to?
Our physical Student Wellbeing Point (main VU building, next to the Student Desk) is there for you. To offer a listening ear or to refer you to someone within the VU who can help with specific problems. We are in close contact with student counselors, academic advisors, student psychologists and the International Office.
I just need a listening ear. With whom can I talk?
Our physical Student Wellbeing Point (main VU building, next to the Student Desk) is there for you. To offer a listening ear or to refer you to someone within the VU who can help with specific problems. We are in close contact with student counselors, academic advisors, student psychologists and the International Office.
I feel unsafe (at university) (because of my origin). Who can I turn to?
You can contact the social safety coordinator at sociale-veiligheid@vu.nl to talk about your situation. You can also do this anonymously.
Which tools are available for self-help?
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam has launched a digital self-help tool for Ukrainians in collaboration with the WHO. The self-help tool ‘Doing What Matters in Times of Stress’ is available in Ukrainian and is designed to support Ukrainians, in their own country and abroad.
VU Staff and PHD students
If you experience distress or other problems, there are various people you may contact for advice and assistance. Please refer to the Help, support and advice page for more information.
For PhD candidates specifically, you may consult the PhD psychologist in case of, e.g., anxiety, stress, or mood problems.