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[quote=Anonymous]DD is a freshman. Her roommate apparently has serious mental health issues and was hospitalized about 20 miles away from the college over a week ago.  She is suicidal among other things. She does not want parents to know so they are not involved at all.

As a result, the burden for visiting the roommate, bringing her things, etc. has fallen on my DD. She has been taking an Uber every day to visit her. I am worried about the emotional toll this is taking on her. When I talked to her, she says she doesn't have time for anything else...is very lonely not having a roommate...and of course if worried about her. DD sounds very depressed herself and has not made any close friends at school that she can go to for support.

I called the campus counseling service to see what support they could offer my daughter. They said it is up to my DD to go to them. I encourage my daughter to do so, but she said she has no time. I asked counseling if there is an RA who could step in so my daughter is not having to handle this on her own. Counseling says laws prevent them from telling RAs.

I encouraged my DD to reach out to RAs, but she doesn't want to betray her roommate by telling them what is going on.

Has anyone dealt with a similar situation? I know there are some things in college that your kid has to figure out for themselves and it's best not to get involved -- but I am afraid that if I sit back and do nothing, things will only get worse for my daughter.

Thanks for any advice you might have!

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