Assess the Situation
When helping someone in crisis or distress it can be hard to know what level of support they need. Take time to assess the situation by asking questions. Listening non-judgmentally and staying calm can assist you in getting to the most helpful response. Sometimes it requires calling 911. Sometimes all a student needs is someone to sit with while they are upset and to validate how they are feeling.
If the person needs immediate medical or psychiatric attention
- Call 911 (or UVM Police Services if on campus: 802.656.3473)
- Call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- Counseling and Psychiatry Services: 802.656.3340
If you're concerned
- CAPS Consultation (on-call service available nights/weekends): 802.656.3340
- CARE Report: anonymous reporting if you are concerned about someone in the UVM community and would like someone to check on them
- Dean of Students Office-Assistant Dean of Students for Retention: call the head of the CARE team if you would like to speak to someone at 802.656.3380
- First Call-- Howard Center Crisis Services for Chittenden County available 24/7: 802.488.7777
If they are "safe" and you want to provide resources available on campus
- Interfaith Center: 802.656.4703
- Living Well: 802.656.0441
- Mosaic Center for Students of Color: 802.656.3819
- Prism Center for LGBTQIA+ Students: 802.656.8637
- Student Accessibility Services: 802.656.7753
- Student Health Services: 802.656.3350
- Women and Gender Equity Center (WAGE): 802.656.7892