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Campus Resource Checklist
A fast-access list of campus departments and services that support safety.
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SAFETY PLANNING
Campus Resource Checklist
How to Use This Checklist
This checklist is designed to help you identify and organize campus-based options that may support your safety and well-being.
You can review each section, note what exists on your campus, and record contact details in one place.
Security
Options to look for on your campus:
- Campus security or campus police department name
- Non-emergency phone number
- Emergency phone number (if different from general emergency services)
- Office location and hours
- On-campus escort services (walking or vehicle escorts between buildings or parking)
- Safe ride or late-night transportation programs
- Blue light or emergency call boxes locations
- Procedures to:
- Request a security escort
- Report an incident or concern
- Request extra patrols near residence, workplace, or parking
- Options for temporary safety measures:
- Changing classroom locations
- Changing residence hall or room
- Restricting building access for specific individuals (if available)
- How to receive campus alerts (text, email, app)
Information to Record
- Campus security main phone number:
- Non-emergency line:
- Office address:
- Escort or safe ride contact:
- Incident report webpage or office:
Health Services
Options to look for in your campus health system:
- Student health center or clinic name
- Location and regular hours
- After-hours or on-call options (nurse lines, telehealth, urgent care partnerships)
- Processes for:
- Scheduling appointments (online, phone, walk-in)
- Requesting a specific type of provider (for example, a particular gender)
- Asking about privacy and confidentiality rules
- Available services:
- General medical care
- Injury checks or documentation
- Sexual health and reproductive care
- Testing and preventive care
- Costs and payment options:
- What is covered by student fees
- Insurance requirements
- Low-cost or no-cost options
Information to Record
- Student health center phone number:
- Appointment scheduling link or process:
- After-hours advice line:
- Notes about confidentiality or records:
Counseling Centers
Options to review within campus counseling or psychological services:
- Counseling center name and location
- Phone number and email (if used for scheduling)
- Hours of operation and any evening or weekend options
- How to access services:
- Intake or first-time appointment process
- Drop-in or same-day consultation hours
- Virtual or phone sessions (if available)
- Types of support offered:
- Individual counseling
- Support groups or workshops
- Crisis or urgent appointments
- Referrals to off-campus providers
- Questions to consider asking:
- Limits of confidentiality
- What is documented in your record
- Options for changing providers
- Cost, session limits, and eligibility (full-time vs. part-time, online students)
Information to Record
- Counseling center phone number:
- Intake or first-time appointment instructions:
- Urgent or same-day option details:
- Notes about confidentiality and records:
Student Support Offices
On many campuses, multiple offices handle academic, housing, and conduct-related concerns. Options may include:
- Dean of students or student affairs office
- Title IX or equity/anti-discrimination office
- Disability services or accessibility office
- Academic advising or academic support center
- Residence life or housing office
- International student services
- Office for nontraditional, parenting, or graduate students
- Financial aid office
Possible Support Functions
- Coordinating safety or support measures on campus
- Explaining school policies and reporting options
- Helping with:
- Class schedule changes
- Attendance flexibility or academic accommodations
- Housing changes or room moves
- Leave of absence or withdrawal procedures
- Connecting you with additional on- or off-campus resources
Information to Record
- Dean of students office:
- Phone:
- Email:
- Location:
- Title IX or equity office:
- Phone:
- Email or online form:
- Location:
- Disability/accessibility services:
- Phone:
- Intake process or form:
- Residence life/housing contact for room or building changes:
- Financial aid contact (for questions about enrollment changes):
Policies, processes, and available services differ across campuses. Many schools also list off-campus and community-based options, including advocacy programs, on their websites or through resource hubs such as those referenced at https://www.dv.support.
Personal Campus Resource Summary
You can use this section to create a short, practical list for quick reference.
- Primary security contact and number:
- Health center contact and hours:
- Counseling center contact and urgent option:
- Key student support office contact (name, role, email):
- Any specific accommodations or safety measures already in place: