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.
If you feel unsafe or if an illness or injury is involved, call 911 for immediate CSUPD response. CSUPD non-emergency line is (970) 491-6425. You can also text to 911.
Note your observations and interactions with the person. Contact Support and Safety Assessment (Tell Someone) or CSU police.
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.
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.
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, you can 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.
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, you can contact the Title IX Office directly at (970) 491-1715 or review Definitions on Title IX’s website.
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.
Contact CSU Heath Network to report a concern with a student.
Concerned about someone? If you are concerned about the health, well being or safety of a CSU student or employee, you are encouraged to Tell Someone. 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.
• Harmful to 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.
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.
Colorado State University students and employees can opt-in for text alerts and advisories to their phones (all .colostate.edu email will receive these alerts as well). More information on opt-in steps is on the Emergency Alerts page.
Tell Someone: (970) 491-1350 (Report concerning behavior)
Dean of Students Office: (970) 491-5312 (Support for students and student life)
Student Resolution Center: (970) 491-7165 (Supporting students as they navigate challenges and explore their impact as members of the CSU community)
Student Case Management: (970) 491-8051 (Provides crisis prevention and intervention services)
CSU Police Department: (970) 491-6425 or 911 (Guardian-centric law enforcement agency with primary jurisdiction of university property)
On-Call Counselor (after hours): (970) 491-7111
CSU Health Network main line: (970) 491-7121 (Home for health and well-being at CSU. All CSU students have access to wide range of services, regardless of their insurance plan.)
CSU Health Network Counseling Services: (970) 491-6053 (most services are available for fee-paying CSU-Fort Collins students)
Victim Assistance Team (24/7): (970) 492-4242 (24-hour team available to assist survivors of interpersonal violence and their loved ones 24/7/365)
Office of Equal Opportunity: (970) 491-5836 (OEO ensures the University’s obligations of equal access and equal opportunity in education and employment)
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, academics, friendships and finding balance.)
Women and Gender Advocacy Center (confidential)
(970) 491-6384
Victim Assistance Team (970) 492-4242 (24/7)
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
Employee Assistance Program (confidential)
(800) 497-9133 or TDD (800) 697-0353 (24/7)
Office of the Ombuds (confidential)
(970) 491-1527
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.
(970) 491-6053
Oversees the Student Consultation Team and Employee Consultation Team, Title IX investigations, and Tell Someone program; addresses needs regarding students or employees who are in crisis, experiencing difficulties, or causing disruptions.
(970) 491-7707
Helps students with roommate conflicts, navigating university policy and procedures, faculty/student issues, and supervisor/student employee conflicts; adjudicates Student Conduct Code violations, which include academic misconduct, alcohol or drugs misuse, sexual misconduct, abusive conduct, theft, damage to property, harassment, and overall disruptiveness. Student Code of Conduct:
www.resolutioncenter.colostate.edu
(970) 491-7165
Helps students who are in crisis or experiencing difficulties, which may include medical, mental health, personal or family crisis, illness, or injury. Provides personal service for each student’s unique situation, and also connects student families to resources during a student crisis. Student Case Managers are on call 24/7.
(970) 491-8051
A no-cost, confidential service available by phone 24/7, Employee Assistance Program connects employees to a local, licensed psychotherapist or to resources in the community.
(800) 497-9133
TDD 800-697-0353 (24/7)
A confidential resource for faculty and staff to address issues or conflicts within the workplace. Provides informal conflict resolution services and information about applicable policies, formal processes and other resources to resolve workplace issues.
(970) 491-1527
