Health and Safety

Campus Health and Safety Resources

Title IX Coordinator is available to receive your report and answer questions
Offers several online reporting mechanisms: Title IX website; or email: titleix@austin.utexas.edu; or call 512-471-0419
Provides training to the campus community on Title IX matters
UT Policy: HOP 3-3031
Info on Senate Bill 212
Please see the handout for mandatory reporting

Helps students and their families during difficult or emergency situations including: academic difficulties, family emergency, interpersonal violence, medical or mental health emergency
Source for student emergency funds
Provides referrals within the University and in the Austin area when necessary

Allows members of the University community to discuss their concerns about an individual’s behavior
Offers a centralized resource that is available twenty-four hours a day for anyone who is not sure how to help
Operates as a partnership between the Office of the Dean of Students, the Counseling and Mental Health Center, the Employee Assistance Program, and the University of Texas Police Department

Serves as an advocate for students to answer questions, discuss reporting options, assist with accommodations
Not a mandatory reporter; you do not have to file a Title IX report to access this service
Provides referrals within the University and in the Austin area when necessary
advocate@austin.utexas.edu

Dial 911 in emergency
Where you file criminal reports
Offers crime prevention presentations
Publishes crime statistics information including those as required by the Cleary Act

Offers short-term individual and group counseling sessions
Provides advocacy services about safety, legal, housing, academic, and medical options
Offers twenty-four-hour telephone crisis line at 512-471-CALL (512-471-2255)
Services for survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking
Provides opportunities for student involvement in programming throughout the academic year
Provides training that is customized for faculty, staff and/or students
Manages Voices Against Violence Survivor Emergency Fund

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 512-471-3366 (EAP is for faculty/staff)

EAP provides confidential short-term counseling sessions, crisis intervention, and assessment and referral from experienced licensed psychologists and social workers
If it is after normal business hours and you are in crisis, you can reach the after-hours counseling service at 512-471-3399 to speak to a crisis counselor

Human Resource Service Center 512-471-HRSC or (800) 687-4178

Insurance and benefits coordinators
Look up Sociology Department's current HR Representative for Benefits and Leave Management.

Provides a neutral, impartial, and confidential environment for faculty or students to voice concerns
Provides information and guidance for University-related questions or complaints
Functions as an independent and informal resource to help students with concerns, problem-solving, conflict resolution
Advocates for fair and equitably administered processes – does not side with individuals or the University

The following are recommendations regarding emergency procedures from the Department of Operational Safety and Compliance:

Occupants of buildings on campus are required to evacuate buildings when a fire alarm is activated. Alarm activation or announcement requires exiting and assembling outside.
Familiarize yourself with all exit doors of each classroom and building you may occupy. Remember that the nearest exit door may not be the one you used when entering the building.
Students requiring assistance in evacuation shall inform their instructor in writing during the first week of class.
In the event of an evacuation, follow the instruction of faculty or class instructors.
Do not re-enter a building unless given instructions by the following: Austin Fire Department, The University of Texas at Austin Police Department, or Fire Prevention Services office.
Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL): (512) 232-5050

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