Helping Individuals At Risk Program
HELPING INDIVIDUALS AT RISK (HIAR) STAFF WORKING REMOTELY DURING COVID-19 CLOSURE
HIAR will continue to take reports and provide assistance regarding those potentially at risk of harm to self and others.
You can reach HIAR a number of ways:
Telephone: 780.492.4372
E-mail: hiarua@ualberta.ca
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (M-F)
24 Hour Resources:
University of Alberta Protective Services: 780.492.5050
CMHA Distress Line: 780.482.4357
Helping Individuals at Risk (HIAR) is a confidential, centralized resource for members of the campus community to report at risk behaviours or concerns about individuals who are at risk of harm to self or others. HIAR staff can assess risk, help connect individuals to support and resources before situations escalate, and offer guidance on potential next steps.
The program is guided by the Helping Individuals at Risk Policy, which applies to ALL members of the university community (example: students, staff, faculty members, etc).
What is the Helping Individuals at Risk (HIAR) Policy?
The University of Alberta is committed to supporting a healthy academic and work environment. Recognizing at risk behaviour and responding with interest and concern are critical factors in preventing potential violence.
The HIAR Policy applies to ALL members of the university community (students, staff, faculty members, post-doctoral fellows). The objective is to create a system to gather reports from across the University in order to facilitate a “connecting of the dots” of what could otherwise be viewed as isolated and less urgent incidents.
Applicable Policies
Helping Individuals at Risk Policy
Helping Individuals at Risk Procedures
Protocol for Urgent Cases of Disruptive, Threatening or Violent Conduct