Safety Resources
There are centers on and off of campus that provide confidential counseling or support for any concerns a person wishes to discuss. These services are available to help people resolve existing problems, prevent potential problems and develop new skills that will enrich their lives. These resources do not require counselors or advocates to report anything to the Office of the Dean of Students, the Title IX coordinator or the police, but they may report aggregated, non-identifiable statistics. While these resources are confidential, there are some legal exceptions to this rule. Some of these exceptions include an imminent threat of danger to self or others; reported abuse, neglect or exploitation of a child or dependent adult; an unreported diagnosis of certain communicable diseases; and a court order.
University Counseling Center : 435-865-8621
Support for students, faculty and staff who’ve experienced interpersonal violence:
: 435-233-5732Southern Utah University offers mental health and well-being services through the University Counseling Center. Services at the Counseling Center include individual, crisis, and group counseling; workshops, classes, and some limited psychological assessments. Eligible students experiencing emotional, interpersonal, or behavioral difficulties that are interfering with their ability to thrive and be healthy are encouraged to access these services. Contact the Counseling Center Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. The best way to contact CAPS is in-person or by phone at (435) 865-8621. CAPS is located on the second floor of the Bennion Building. We can also be reached by email, though we may not respond in a timely manner, at capsdesk@suu.edu .
If help is needed after hours or on the weekend, a counselor can be reached via the or the .
Victim-survivor advocates from the Center for Student Health & Wellness aim to make Southern Utah University a safe, survivor-friendly environment for all. They focus on providing students, faculty and staff with the resources and support they need to take steps after experiencing interpersonal violence of any kind, such as dating and domestic violence, sexual harassment, stalking, sexual assault or rape. They present all options and information to someone who has experienced sexual or relationship violence and then support them in whatever decision they make going forward.
Bystander intervention training empowers students to intervene in (and prevent) potentially harmful situations. Stepping in to assist another person who is experiencing harm or abuse is an important part of helping and supporting people in our community. Standing up to de-escalate violence can be difficult but each student at the University plays a valuable role in making our campus a safer place.
The Center for Student Health & Wellness’ training is built on national examples of bystander intervention. It is designed to mobilize students, raise awareness and provide skills to recognize, intervene, prevent and/or stop inappropriate comments, actions and behaviors — with an emphasis on stopping interpersonal violence, rape and sexual assault.
All students and new faculty and staff will be required to complete Safe Colleges, online training modules that address prevention of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking and sexual harassment among students, faculty and staff. In addition, Safe Colleges offers a wide range of other awareness and prevention training opportunities for students, staff and faculty (click on “Other trainings” for more information). Safe College training can be accessed from your student or employee portal.
Bystander intervention training
The Campus Security Division provides courtesy escorts for students, faculty and staff who are on campus at night or at odd hours. A courtesy escort can accompany you, either on foot or in a vehicle, to your dorm, vehicle or a campus building. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If possible, please call ahead to arrange a courtesy escort. Note: Campus Security does not provide off-campus courtesy escorts.
For a Courtesy Escort Call:
Dispatch: (435) 586-1911
Office: (435) 586-7793
Emergencies: 911