Tell Someone
If you are concerned about safety or mental health – yours or someone else’s, please submit the online referral form or call (970) 491-1350
Reasons To Report
To Help Others
References to violence
- Written or verbal references to violence, suicide or death, or drawings of that nature
- Thoughts, plans, means and intent related to suicide, homicide, or hurting others or animals
- Looking for ways to kill oneself by seeking access to firearms, pills or other means
- Making overt references to suicide or homicide
Changes in academic or work performance
These behaviors alone may not be cause for concern. However, if there is a known or suspected mental health concern in addition to the following behavior changes, it’s worth considering making a report.
- Change in academic or job performance
- Excessive absences or tardiness to class or work
- Repeated requests for special consideration, especially when this represents a departure from previous behavior
Behavior changes
- Unusual or changed pattern or interaction with others
- Engaging in risky behavior, including behavior that causes injury to themselves such as cutting
- Strange or bizarre behavior indicating loss of contact with reality
- Hyperactive or rapid speech or mood
- Excessive anxiety
- Disruptive or threatening behavior
- Exaggerated emotional response that is obviously inappropriate to the situation
- Abusing drugs or alcohol
Mood changes
- Expressing feelings of hopelessness, helplessness or severe psychological pain
- Depressed mood or low energy
- Inability to sleep and/or irritability
- Problems with peers or family members
- Isolation from family or friends
Personal appearance
- Change in personal hygiene or dress
- Swollen or red eyes
- Dramatic weight loss or gain
To Protect Others
References to violence
- Threats or acts of violence toward others, on or off campus or on social media
- Threats or acts of violence toward animals (may be an indication of serious mental health issues)
- Sexual misconduct and interpersonal violence
