 [ Symptoms ] our child in college is being treated for depression we feel more support is needed but live far away what can we do [ Disease ] i think it is tough in that you want to balance your child is autonomy and also make sure they get the care they need i would ask your child to sign a release of information where their counselor at college is free to contact you and disclose information then have a discussion with therapist that you would like to be notified of future appointments so you can push your kid to attend and also of missed appointments some campuses may have a support group    the student counseling service at college might be able to direct [you to]    they may even run the groups