General Psychological Crisis Incident Response Protocol

A psychological crisis exists when an individual is threatening harm to himself or herself or others. This type of incident also includes incidents when individuals are not acting in a rational manner. This could include uncontrollable behavior, hallucinations and the inability to effectively communicate with others. Such effects can be caused by a reaction to alcohol, drugs, or illness - physical or mental.

If a psychological crisis occurs:

Never try to handle a situation on your own that could be dangerous.
Immediately notify the Executive Director of Student Life.
If the situation is life-threatening, contact emergency personnel at 911.