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Students, faculty, staff, families, and others are strongly encouraged to report behaviors they feel are concerning or worrisome. You can report with this form.
In addition to making a referral, you can also walk with your friend to any of the various campus resources whose mission is to support students in need. These include: the Counseling Center, McKinley Health Center, Women’s Resources Center, International Student and Scholar Services, Disability Resources and Educational Services, and more. If you aren’t exactly sure which resource would be most appropriate, know that the Connie Frank CARE Center is a good place to start. They can assist you and/or your friend in getting connected to the right resource.
In Case of an Emergency
If suicide is imminent, contact the Police Department immediately at 217-333-1216 or Suicide Prevention Team at the Counseling Center at 217-333-3704 (TTY: 217-244-9146) during the office hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
Any individual (friend, relative, faculty, residence hall staff) can notify the Suicide Prevention Team or call the Counseling Center at 217-333-3704 if a student they know makes a suicidal threat or attempt and is no longer in imminent danger.
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
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24-hour Community Mental Health Crisis Line: 217-359-4141
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24-hour Crisis Line for University Employees: 217-244-7739
Help Resources
Consult About a Student in Distress
Students in distress are among those in our community who need and can greatly benefit from various forms of personal help. These students’ distress can also pose a challenge for those who wish to help the student. Mental health professionals, school administrators, and security personnel are here to help, but these specifically trained individuals are not always present when a distressing situation occurs, for example in a dining hall, classroom, residence hall, or other campus location.
Tips for Helping a Student in Distress
Refer a Student to the Office of the Dean of Students
Office of the Dean of Students (ODOS)
300 Turner Student Services Building, 610 E. John Street, Champaign, IL 61820
217-333-0050
Students, faculty, staff, families, and others are strongly encouraged to report behaviors they feel are concerning or worrisome.
Centralized reporting
ODOS receives reports from all over campus. What may seem like an insignificant concern to you lets them see a much richer picture of what may be happening for a student. Every piece of information matters and is helpful in providing a greater level of support for the students involved.
Early intervention
At Illinois, we believe in the principles of early intervention and proactive engagement, and we prefer to intervene at the earliest and lowest level possible. Earlier interventions preserve a wider range of options for students. Late interventions may result in a more significant impact on a student’s experience and progress toward their degree.
Assistance for you
It is helpful to know you aren’t alone in managing a difficult situation. When you make a referral, we are always available to talk through the situation with you and help you determine the best way to proceed. You do not have to manage these situations by yourself.
It is your responsibility
Illinois is a community and we all have a responsibility to care for each other. We all want our students to be healthy and successful. Referring students is one way you can help support the health and success of all Illinois students and make sure nobody slips through the cracks.
Medical Amnesty Policy & Good Samaritan Procedures
Medical Amnesty Policy & Good Samaritan Procedures
Office of Student Conflict Resolution
300 Turner Student Services Building, 610 East John Street, Champaign, IL
217-333-3680
When someone is in danger, students are expected to take immediate action (by calling 9-1-1, for example) to provide or secure assistance. The university and surrounding community public safety officials support students who take steps to ensure others’ safety by reducing the fear of legal or disciplinary consequences for those in need of assistance and for themselves.
Threat Assessment
217-244-2850
Imminent threats and emergencies, contact University of Illinois Police by dialing 911
The Threat Assessment team is a multidisciplinary team that strives to prevent targeted violence by employing a proactive, evidence-based approach to the assessment and management of threats posed, or potentially posed, to or by members of the university community. The program seeks to identify and offer supportive resources for involved and impacted individuals.
The campus community is responsible for actively participating in the recognition of concerning and threatening behaviors and for reporting such behaviors to the Threat Assessment Team. It is not always possible to know the significance of any single behavior taken out of context. We ask that you share a report and provide knowledge or observations of individuals exhibiting concerning behaviors so that our team may assess the situation and provide what assistance and support may be needed.
