We all can play a part in promoting the safety and well-being of our community. One way that you can help is to be aware of individuals in distress and refer them to appropriate resources. If you are concerned for someone or feel they may pose a risk to themselves or others, please share the information using the reporting form below. SCWB staff will assess the urgency of the reported information and provide case management and/or BIT referral to address the concern.
Reporting Emergency Situations
Emergency situations, or situations where there is an imminent risk of harm to anyone, should be immediately reported to the University of Alabama Police Department (UAPD). UAPD may be reached as follows:
- 911 for off-campus emergencies
- 205-348-5454 from a non-UA phone when on campus
- 8-5454 from any UA phone
Examples of emergency situations include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Possession of weapons (guns, knives, etc.) on campus
- Possession of bombs or bomb-making materials on campus
- Physical assault or attempted physical assault, with or without weapons, on campus
- Explicit threats to inflict physical harm to one’s self or others
Reporting Non-Emergency Situations
Examples of behavior falling under the reporting responsibility for non-emergency situations include, but are not limited to, the following:
Behavioral Signs
- Stalking, harassing, and/or physically intimidating behavior towards others
- Signs of substance abuse (decline in personal hygiene, mood swings, tardiness, etc.)
- Hyperactivity or rapid speech
- Delusional or paranoid behaviors or expressions
- Inappropriate fascination with guns or weaponry
- Unwarranted aggressive/irrational behavior through words and/or actions, fits of rage, etc.
- Significantly notable depression, unhappiness, or irregular emotional behavior
- Anger management problems, impulsivity, confrontational or disturbing words and actions
- Expression of suicidal ideations, feelings, or acts that may or may not involve others
- Threatening communications (statements, displays, photos, etc.) in any format
- Intentional damage to UA property
Academic Signs
- Disruptive behavior in the classroom
- Uncharacteristically poor academic performance
- Excessive absences
- Frequent sleeping in class
If you believe someone poses an imminent threat to themselves or others, please do not use the form below, but contact UAPD at 205-348-5454. If you have witnessed concerning or alarming behavior that is not an emergency, please complete the reporting form below to send the information to SCWB staff.
If you would prefer to report the information to a SCWB staff member during business hours, please call Student Care and Well-Being at 205-348-2461.