If you want to help, you will often be most helpful by listening and communicating care to the person in crisis. Observe person for signs of physical reaction. Sometimes emotional strain can cause physical symptoms and shock.
Action Steps
- Your first duty is to ensure your own safety
- If you perceive imminent danger to yourself or others, call 9-9-1-1.
- Call Campus Security at 541-517-5197 to make sure that they are aware of the situation and to solicit help.
- Other sources of assistance:
- Counseling Center - 541-349-7471
- Ed. Counseling Faculty - 541-684-7277
- Student Development Staff/Campus Pastor - 541-684-7345
- If you believe you can and desire to, assess the emotional state of those around you and determine if you can safely help stabilize them emotionally while you wait for professional assistance to arrive.
- When help arrives, offer assistance but do not interfere with the intervention or work of professionals.
- Notify the Dean of Students at 541-729-9655.
- Counseling is available to all students. Make an appointment by calling 541-349-7471.
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