If you are concerned about the health, well-being, or safety of a student or employee, contact Tell Someone or call 911. If you are going to approach someone who is in distress, always assess the situation before approaching. If the person is an immediate threat to themselves, you, or others, call 911 for help.
Reasons to report include:
- Violent behavior or ideas such as spoken, written, or symbolic threats.
- Sexual misconduct or interpersonal violence.
- Concerning behavior such as unusual or changed pattern of interaction, irrationally suspicious or bizarre beliefs, anger, menacing behavior, or risky behavior.
- Mood and situational changes such as suicidality, irritability, feelings of helplessness, increased isolation, or problems with peers or family.
- Changes in academic or work performance.
- Changes in personal appearance such as personal hygiene or dress and dramatic weight loss or gain.
- Comments that make you worry about the health of an individual including conversations about not eating or sleeping for long periods or not being able to afford food or medication.
- Drastic increase in drug or alcohol use.