Psychological Response
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 Vice President of Student Develoment and Enrollment
at 541-517-1307.
- Counseling is available to all students. Make an appointment by
calling 541-349-7471.