Student Interventions Emergency Situation - Imminent Threat of Harm
The RA, staff member, or SMU PD officer has knowledge of or observes very unusual behavior, including, but not limited to the following:
- Talks about harming him/herself or others
- Engages in any type of self-destructive behavior
- Overdose, tissue damage, vomiting, and/or fluctuating levels of consciousness due to severe intoxication
The RA, staff member, or SMU PD officer:
- Calls 911 and asks for paramedics to come and determine disposition
- Stays with the student until they are evaluated by paramedics or a mental health professional
- Notifies staff on call at:
- Dean of Student Life – 214-768-4564
- Daytime - Counseling and Testing – 214-768-2211
- Evenings & Weekends - Mental Health – 214-768-2860
- Residence Life & Student Housing Staff Member on call
- Others as necessary.
When medically stable, Counseling and Testing/Mental Health staff meets with student, requests student to sign a release of information, and arranges transport to hospital or determines a plan of treatment.
Prior to returning to the Residence Hall, the student must meet with a staff member from Mental Health to determine his/her suitability to return to the residence hall.
The Dean of Student Life in consultation with the Counseling and Testing/Mental Health staff makes other notifications as appropriate.
Counseling and Testing/Mental Health staff will conduct a follow-up with the person(s) who reported the student.