Safety and Support
In the Department of Southeast Asian Studies, we are committed to maintaining a safe, mutually respectful and healthy environment for students, administrative staff and faculty, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity and gender expression, sexual orientation, age or whether one has a disability. We categorically condemn any form of bullying, harassment or sexual misconduct and will deal severely with any instance of such behavior.
We want you to know that if you have experienced (or been witness to) any form of discrimination, bullying, harassment or sexual misconduct, help and support is available to you. There are a number of dedicated advisory, consultation, support, security and emergency services that you can access:
STUDENT SUPPORT
FASS Student Wellness and Support
FASS has a dedicated team of Student Support Managers (SSMs), to offer support to students who may be experiencing wellbeing-related difficulties or who may be disabled or temporarily disadvantaged. FASS SSMs can discuss problems and potential solutions with students, and, where possible, facilitate access to the various university resources that may be helpful.
COUNSELLING SERVICES
University Counselling Services (UCS)
The University Health Centre provides both medical care as well as mental health management services, including Counselling Services and the 24-hour hotline for life-threatening psychological emergencies and Lifeline NUS for students.
Lifeline NUS +65 6516 7777
Phone: +65 6516 2376
Email: uhc_counselling@nus.edu.sg
Address(for Walk-in): KENT RIDGE CAMPUS (For All Faculties and Schools), 20 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Level 2, Singapore 119060
*Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8.30am - 6.00pm; Friday: 8.30am - 5.30pm. Closed on Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays
NUSHeart (for NUS Staff Only)
Individual counselling for staff is available through the Help Employees with Advice, Resources & Therapy (NUSHeart) Programme. Staff seeking professional support and consultation may approach NUSHeart for a confidential assessment as well as short-term counselling services held away from the University premises.
Contact details and further details can be found in the staff portal.
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
NUS Care Unit (NCU)
If you believe you have witnessed or personally been on the receiving end of sexual misconduct, contact the NUS Care Unit (NCU). The NCU is a dedicated unit providing a central point of contact for all NUS students who are being or have been affected by sexual misconduct. They offer a private and safe place for victims to seek support and to be heard independent of their faculty, department, or hostel. The team at NCU comprises trained professionals who have experience working with victims of sexual misconduct.
NUS is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful community. Sexual misconduct undermines this commitment and affects the ability of students to focus on their educational goals. NUS will not tolerate nor condone any form of sexual misconduct.
NCU HELPLINE: +65 6601 4000
Email: ncu_help@nus.edu.sg
CARE TEAM
In addition, the Department of Southeast Asian Studies has a Care Team that provides points of contact for students and staff who wish to report an issue or who simply want to discuss and learn more about these topics in a safe space. The Care Team's members are:
Faculty:
Dr Mohamed Effendy (Department of Southeast Asian Studies)
Dr Suriani Suratman (Department of Malay Studies)
Dr Rajshree Jetly (South Asian Studies Programme)
Administrative:
Mr Radin Asri