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Community Resources

Who Should I Contact to Help Me With

The resources on this site are intended to guide all members of our community to the most helpful resources on and off campus. Read through the list of statements and select the one that most fits your area of concern or need for resources.

Medical Assistance (call 911)

If you believe yourself or someone else to be in immediate danger of harm contact the police. In any emergency, regardless of your location, dial 911. All area police and rescue departments use the 911 system for emergencies.

If you or someone you know requires emergency medical assistance, contact local emergency response by dialing 411 from a campus phone or 911 from a cellular or a campus phone.

  • Brookings Health System
    • Phone: 605-696-9000
    • Location: 300 22nd Avenue
  • Student Health Clinic
    • Phone: 605-688-4157
    • Location: Miller Wellness Center
  • Health Promotions (HEROH)
    • HEROH is a team of student peer educators that operates as an extension of the Miller Wellness Center to provide campus wide health promotion campaigns to educate and encourage healthy lifestyles.
    • Phone: 605-688-4312
    • Location: Miller Wellness Center

Threatened

If you or someone you know is being threatened and are in fear of your safety or well-being, you can contact the University Police Department to report the threatening behavior. If you are a student, you can also contact the Office of the Dean of Students for additional assistance.

To report threatening behavior, you can contact the UPD 24 hours a day, year-round.

Worried someone I know may commit a violence against another

If you suspect that someone you know may commit violence against another person, it is important to report this information to the University Police Department immediately. Even if you are unsure of the target of the violence, this information is important. This can include if someone you know has access to or is storing weapons on campus.

If you think that someone else on campus might be in danger, please report this information to the police immediately. You can contact the UPD 24 hours a day, year-round. Even if you are unsure of the level of danger involved, it is best to let a trained police officer decide whether or not action is necessary. UPD can also let you know what other resources are available on campus to assist the person who is potentially in danger. It also might be helpful to notify the person about whom you are concerned that they might be in danger if you are able to do so. Please remember that getting involved in any other way could place you in danger as well.

Consultation regarding a medical issue

Health Information

The Health Promotion program promotes healthy ideas and concepts to SDSU students and staff and Community members to encourage them to adopt healthy behaviors. Programming focuses on helping reduce lifestyle risk factors to enhance personal, academic and career success. Educational brochures and materials are available in the Miller Wellness Center Resource Room, at the annual Wellness Fair and other health observance events.

HEROH (Helping Everyone Reach Optimal Health)

HEROH is a team of student peer educators that operate as an extension of the Miller Wellness Center to provide campus wide health promotion campaigns to educate and encourage healthy lifestyles.

Additional information is also available from the following offices:

Mental Health

Self-Directed Violence and Suicide

If you are worried that someone you know is intentionally harming themselves or is considering committing suicide, please contact either Counseling Services or the University Police Department. You can encourage that person to seek help and offer to go with them for support, but if you are at all worried about their safety, please let someone know. This is not something that you should try to deal with on your own. Counseling services are also available for individuals who are supporting friends or family through a tough time.

  • Counseling Services
    • Phone: 605-688-6146
    • Location: Miller Wellness Center
    • If it is an after-hours emergency, contact the University Police to speak with the Counselor on Call.
  • University Police Department
    • Phone: Emergency 111 from campus phone/911
    • Routine: 605-688-5117
    • Location: 1405 Jackrabbit Avenue
  • Student Health Clinic
    • Phone: 605-688-4157
    • Location: Miller Wellness Center
  • Dean of Students
    • Phone: 605-688-4493
    • Location: Morrill Hall, room 312

Harassment

If you or someone you know is being harassed verbally or physically by another individual, there are several resources available to assist you. Remember, everyone has the right to live their lives free from harassment or violence.

Sexual Harassment

If you or someone you know is being harassed sexually by another individual, there are several resources available to assist you. Remember, everyone has the right to live their lives free from harassment or violence.

Sexual Assault

If you or someone you know has experienced a sexual assault, or even if you are not sure if what happened to you or your friend is considered sexual assault, there are several resources on campus available to assist you. It can often be confusing and difficult to know what to do if you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault. Taking with an advocate, counselor or trained staff member will help you better understand the options and help available for you. Remember, nobody deserves to be sexually assaulted and we all have the right to live a life free from violence and abuse.

Intimate Partner Violence

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse or violence in a dating relationship, there are many resources available to assist you. For more information on dating violence visit the Red Flag Campaign.

Stalking

If you or someone you know is being stalked, whether by a stranger or current/former dating partner, there are resources available to assist you. To report stalking, you can contact the University Police Department. If the person stalking you or someone you know is another student, you can also receive assistance from the Office of the Dean of Students. Remember, everyone has the right to live their life free from fear or intimidation.

Hate Violence

If you or someone you know has been a victim of a hate crime either on or off campus, there are resources available to assist you.

Hazing

If you or someone you know experienced hazing or you have witnessed what you think is hazing, you can receive assistance from the Director of Student Conduct. Remember, hazing is against university policy and violates a person's right to live a life free from violence or intimidation

Issues in the Work Place

Employee Relations (within the Office of Human Resources) provides guidance, counseling and assistance to employees and manager with a wide variety of workplace issues include the disciplinary process, helping employees through the grievance procedure, providing confidential guidance and counseling and referring employees to alternate dispute resolution program such as mediation.

  • Phone: 605-688-4128
  • Location: Morrill Hall, room 100.

Violence Prevention Resources

Still don't know?

If your issue is not an emergency and if it does not require immediate assistance, but you are still not sure who to call, consider the following resources. The following resources can help direct you to the proper person or department on campus that pertains your issue.