Crisis Information
It is a crisis if the student:
- Expresses imminent suicidal thoughts and/or a plan
- Expresses imminent homicidal thoughts
- Loses emotional control severely
- Shows gross impairment in thinking ability
- Exhibits bizarre or unusual behavior
- Experienced recent domestic or sexual assault
GET HELP IMMEDIATELY!!
CALL THE POLICE when:
- There is imminent life-threatening or violent behavior to self or others
- For Durango after-hours emergencies
The Counseling Center has an on-call counselor available Monday through Friday (during business hours) for students in crisis. You can either call the Counseling Center at (970) 247-7212 or come to our office in Noble Hall, Room 260. If you are a student in crisis, the following are resources for your use:
COUNSELING CENTER
(Monday-Friday 8-12 and 1-5) |
(970) 247-7212
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| CAMPUS POLICE |
9-911 (on-campus)
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| DURANGO POLICE DEPARTMENT |
911 (off-campus) |
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CRISIS HOTLINE
Emergency and Suicide
Intervention Services
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(970) 247-5245
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MERCY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
1010 Three Springs Blvd., Durango, CO |
970-247-4311
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| LIFELINE |
(800) 273-8255 |
| SUICIDE HOTLINE |
800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433) |
Each student defines crisis differently because of his/her life experience and genetic make-up. Rather than judge the situation as to whether you would call it a crisis, be sure to listen to the student and let them determine that. Often times, the essential ingredient is whether they currently have adequate coping skills and a support system to help them manage whatever situation they are in. It is also very important to assess whether they have a mental health condition (depression, mood disorder, anxiety) as that often physically decreases one's ability to cope.
Helpful Links for Students in Crisis:
What Can We Do? Shared Responsibility: Recognizing and Helping Students in Distress: A Guide for Faculty, Staff, and Students
A guide for those concerned about students who may be in crisis that lists warning signs, steps to making a referral, etc.
ULifeline – Self-Evaluator
Click on “Self-Evaluator” for an online assessment that that can tell insights about your current state of mind. The Self e-Valuator provides a valuable and objective perspective if or when you're struggling with troubling thoughts, and is also useful for friends/family/faculty who may be concerned about a student.
The Road to Resilience
An article from the American Psychological Association introducing resiliency and giving tips on how to build it.
Suicide Prevention Resource Center – College Students Page
Provides customized information for college students on suicide including warning signs, how to help peers, and college students’ roles in preventing suicide.
