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Where to turn if you believe someone on campus, in your workplace, or in your dorm is emotionally disturbed:

October 12, 2007

You should seek advice or report any concerns that you have about the mental health or stability of someone on campus or in your workplace.  Reporting a concern or seeking advice does not violate the privacy rights of the person that you are concerned about or violate any law.  It is wise if you have a concern to seek the help of those at the University with experience in dealing with people who may be emotionally disturbed.

GETTING HELP FOR OTHERS

Emergencies:

  • In an emergency immediately contact University Security at ext. 13 or (585) 275-3333 or using a blue light phone.
  • Verizon and Cingular customers can dial #413 for a direct line to Security.

Non-Emergency:

  • If you have concerns about an employee:
    • Human Resources at 273-4320 (or 275-2513 Medical Center) can investigate and act to address problems with staff or faculty or give you advice about what to do yourself.
  • If you are worried about a student:
    • The Dean's Office in each of the schools can investigate and act to address problems with students as well as staff or faculty of the school. You can also call the Provost (275-5931)
  • Faculty and staff:
    • You may also notify your supervisor, department chair or dean to access advice and take action to address problems of disturbed behavior.
  • Students:
    • You may also notify your Resident Advisor, the Dean of Students, or a faculty member or department chair to access advice for yourself. Faculty and administrators can also take action to address problems of disturbed behavior.
  • Have a Question? A University Intercessor at 275-9125 can explain options about addressing troubling behavior of others at the University and can mediate issues not involving serious mental illness.
  • Confidentiality: Call the Hot Line (756-8888) to report concerns to be investigated when there is not an emergency. Hot line messages can be left anonymously.

GETTING HELP FOR YOURSELF

  • Faculty and staff:
    • The Employee Assistance Program (475-0432) can give employees advice, but does not have the ability to take action with respect to another individual who might be mentally disturbed.
  • Students:
    • The University Counseling Center (275-3113) can give students and students' families support and advice when they are concerned about their own or others' safety and well-being.

University Security at 275-3333 can direct your call if you are unclear where to turn.

We urge everyone to review the safety tips (http://www.security.rochester.edu/securitytips.html) and emergency procedures (http://www.rochester.edu/working/emergency/).

It's important for all of us to be aware of our surroundings. If you encounter someone behaving suspiciously, call Security at ext. 13.

Content last modified on: March 19, 2008