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Referring a student in distress

Does the student need immediate assistance?

Yes

The student’s conduct is clearly reckless, disorderly, dangerous or threatening and suggestive of immediate harm to self or others in the community.

What to do:

If there is an imminent danger to you, the student or someone else, call 911.
Report the concern to Student Support and Case Management.

I'm Not Sure

Signs of distress are visible but the severity is unclear. The interaction has left you feeling uneasy or concerned about the student and you’re not sure how to proceed.

What to do:

Consult with Counseling and Psychiatric Services (303-492-2277) or Student Support and Case Management (303-492-7348) on how best to support the student.

I’m not concerned for the student’s immediate safety but they are having significant academic and/or personal issues and could use support.

What to do:

See our list of campus resources below to connect the student with support on campus.

Mandatory Reporting

In addition to referring a student to resources, any sexual misconduct, intimate partner abuse (including dating and domestic violence), stalking, protected-class discrimination or harassment, or related retaliation must be reported to the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC).

For questions regarding these issues or the obligation to report, please contact OIEC at 303-492-2127.