How Do I Report Self-Harm or Danger to Others?

If you think one of your students are in danger of self-harm, harm to others, or are in an emergency, please call the police (911) and/or text the crisis line. The number for the 24-hour crisis line is: 612-301-4673. If you or your student feels more comfortable texting, please text UMN to 61222. Texting this number can also help the student/or yourself, locate the nearest hospital. 

OSE recognizes that not all identities and communities have had a good relationship with police. We recommend the following numbers to get in contact with help: 

COPE Mobile Crisis teams can come to where students/you are. The Teams will respond to anyone in county who needs urgent response. 

• Hennepin County (Minneapolis) - (612)596-1223

• Ramsey County (St. Paul) - (651) 266-7300 

If you have any questions, please email OSE staff. 

Action Steps for Students in Danger of Self-Harm or Harm to Others

Step 1: Assess

Assess the situation and severity. If you are unsure, please consult your TL and/or ProStaff. Depending on the severity of the crisis, please do one more more of the following:

• Call 911

• Call the 24-hour crisis line (612-301-4673 or text UMN to 61222 if that is more comfortable). The crisis line can also point you to the nearest hospital if necessary.

• OSE recognizes that not all identities and communities have had a good relationship with police. We recommend the following numbers to get in contact with help. COPE Mobile Crisis teams can come to where students/you are and the teams will respond to anyone in the county who needs urgent response.

  • • Hennepin County (Minneapolis) - 612-596-1223

    • Ramsey County (St. Paul) - 651-266-7300

• If the situation does not require immediate attention, please choose one or more of the following:

  • • Walk the student through ways to make an appointment with Boynton Health Service, Student Counseling Services, or CLA's Wellness Liaison John Edmonds (email edmon027@umn.edu).

Step 2: Notify

In a crisis situation, ProStaff and your TL may not see your Slack/email message in a timely manner. It is important to act based on what you think is best. If you are able to reach a TL or ProStaff member, you can disregard this step. If not, when you have taken care of the student, then:

• Detail what happened, student name, and email (attach reflection if that is what caused the concern)

• Go over the action steps you took, the outcome (if any) and the necessary follow-up (if any)

It is also important to breathe and take care of YOU during these times. Please check in with your TL when you feel comfortable to go over how you are feeling about the situation.

Jen's Cell Phone: 952-393-3556

For urgent situations, please never hesitate to text or call Jen at any time. If you are texting, please state who you are and that you are a SL with the FYE.