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Colorado State University’s campuses are active and thriving living-learning communities. Supporting members of CSU community and helping those who may be struggling or in distress is what we mean when we say, “Rams take care of Rams.”
As a student or employee, you may need to take action. CSU has resources to help.
Threats to life and safety
Emergency: Call or text 911
If you feel unsafe or if an illness or injury is involved, call or text 911 for immediate CSUPD response.
CSUPD non-emergency line: (970) 491-6425.
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- Explicit statements about harming someone.
- Disturbing messages by email, text or other source.
- Potential domestic violence.
- Displays of paranoia.
- Suicidal thoughts or actions.
- Self-harm.
- Alarming coursework content.
- Disruptive or abrasive behavior toward others.
- Making implied or direct threats toward others.
- Stalking.
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- Financial problems.
- Struggling academically.
- Recent personal tragedy.
- Mood changes: irritable, sad, anxious, withdrawn, disoriented, hostile or angry.
- Unexplained absenteeism.
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A bias incident is any conduct, speech, or expression, motivated in whole or in part by bias or prejudice that is meant to intimidate, demean, mock, degrade, marginalize, or threaten individuals or groups based on that individual or group’s actual or perceived identities.
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Anyone can make a report about a perceived bias-related incident connected to the university community. If you believe you have experienced bias or have witnessed bias firsthand, fill out a bias-related incident report. When a bias report is submitted, it is automatically sent to members of the Bias Assessment Team.
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If you see or become aware of criminal sexual activity such as sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating violence, stalking, or retaliation related to criminal sexual activity, report it to CSU police and/or the Office of Support and Safety through Tell Someone.
If the person prefers to speak confidentially, direct them to confidential resources.
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All CSU employees, including student employees, and volunteers, are designated as responsible employees and are required to report any information related to incidents of sex-based discrimination, harassment, interpersonal violence, and/or retaliation disclosed to them to the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity.
For more information regarding University policy and positions exempt from responsible employee reporting obligations, contact the Title IX Office directly at (970) 491-1715 or review definitions on Title IX’s website.
Submit a responsible employee report here or by selecting “File a Report” on Title IX’s website.
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If you become aware of a student or employee with a potentially communicable disease or are believed to be too ill to provide care for themselves, support the student or employee following directions from health care providers.
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Contact CSU Heath Network to report a concern with a student.
- Stay calm.
- Call or text 911. Stay on the line with the dispatcher and follow instructions.
- Assess the situation. Is the person breathing? Bleeding?
- Use a clean, lint-free cloth and apply direct pressure on a bleeding wound.
- Send someone to meet emergency responders.
- Clear a path for emergency responders.
- Need to take action?
Tell Someone
If you are concerned about the health, well-being or safety of a CSU student or employee, you are encouraged to contact the Tell Someone office.
Tell someone by calling (970) 491-1350 or filling out the online form.
The Tell Someone system is designed to help the individual you are concerned about, not to punish them. All reports are treated with discretion and with a reasonable expectation of confidentiality. Anyone can share a concern through Tell Someone. You do not have to be a CSU student or employee.
Examples of when to Tell Someone include but are not limited to:
- Threats, gestures, writings or attempts related to suicide or violence.
- Harming themselves or others.
- Self-injurious behavior (e.g. cutting self).
- Alcohol or other substance abuse problems.
- Pattern of bizarre behaviors or actions.
- Hospitalization for mental health issues or drug or alcohol use.
- Sudden, rapid weight loss or gain.
- Poor health due to restrictive eating or possible eating disorder.
- Disruption to the living, learning or working environment.
Helping Distressed or Disruptive Students or Employees
Individuals who are distressed or disruptive may be:
- Irritable, sad, unduly anxious, withdrawn.
- Confused, lacking motivation or concentration.
- Seeking constant attention.
- Behaving in a bizarre, erratic or concerning way.
- Referencing self-harm.
- Interfering with the learning environment.
- Reckless, disorderly, destructive, defiant.
- Aggressive, dangerous to self or others.
Handling Disruptive Students and Colleagues
- Ensure your safety first.
- Use a calm, non-confrontational voice and manner when approaching the person.
- Set limits by explaining how the behavior is inappropriate.
- If behavior persists, inform the person that their behavior may be reported.
- If behavior escalates, report it.
How do I get text alerts?
Colorado State University students and employees can opt-in for text alerts and advisories to their phones (all “colostate.edu” emails receive alerts). Review full opt-in steps.
Tell Someone: (970) 491-1350
Dean of Students Office: (970) 491-5312
Student Resolution Center: (970) 491-7165
Student Case Management: (970) 491-8051
CSU Police Department: (970) 491-6425 or 911
On-Call Counselor (after hours): (970) 491-7111
CSU Health Network main line: (970) 491-7121
CSU Health Network Counseling Services: (970) 491-6053
Victim Assistance Team (24/7): (970) 492-4242
Office of Equal Opportunity: (970) 491-5836
HelpCompass: Anonymous crisis navigation tool that helps you connect to the right help in moments of need. HelpCompass is in the crisis resources button in YOU@CSU, which offers resources and personalized tips and tools for everything from your mental and physical health to academics, friendships and finding balance.
Support Resources for Students:
Survivor Advocacy and Feminist Education Center (confidential): (970) 491-6384
Victim Assistance Team (24/7): (970) 492-4242
CSU Health Network (confidential)
Women’s Clinic: (970) 491-1754
Counseling Services: (970) 491-6053
Student Case Management and Referral Coordination (non-confidential): (970) 491-8051
Support Resources for Employees:
Employee Assistance Program (confidential): (800) 497-9133
Office of the Ombuds (confidential): (970) 491-1527
More Information About Resources
Confidential counseling for students who pay student fees. Student fees provide up to five sessions with mental health professionals at no additional cost to the student. Learn about the Health Network’s mental health services or call (970) 491-6053.
Support and Safety Assessment oversees the Student and Employee Consultation Teams, Title IX investigations, and the Tell Someone program; it addresses needs regarding students or employees who are in crisis, experiencing difficulties, or causing disruptions. Find out more about Support and Safety Assessment or call (970) 491-7707.
The Student Resolution Center helps students with roommate conflicts, navigating university policy and procedures, faculty/student issues, and supervisor/student employee conflicts; it adjudicates Student Conduct Code violations, which include academic misconduct, alcohol or drug misuse, sexual misconduct, abusive conduct, theft, damage to property, harassment, and overall disruptiveness.
Review the Student Code of Conduct. Email the Center or call (970) 491-7165.
Student Case Management helps students who are in crisis or experiencing difficulties, which may include medical, mental health, personal or family crisis, illness, or injury. It provides personal service for each student’s unique situation and connects student families to resources during a student crisis. Student Case Managers are on call 24/7 at (970) 491-8051
At no-cost, CSU’s Employee Assistance Program connects employees to community resources and a wealth of well-being tools. One feature is ComPsych, which can refer employees to local or telehealth licensed psychotherapists, answer legal or financial questions, or recommend community experts. This service is confidential and available by phone 24/7 at (800)697-0353 or (800) 497-9133 during business hours.
Ombuds is a confidential resource for faculty and staff to address issues or conflicts within the workplace. The office provides informal conflict resolution services and information about applicable policies, formal processes and other resources to resolve workplace issues. Contact the Ombuds team.