Student Emergency – Immediate Attention Needed
The Office of Advocacy and Success does not provide emergency assistance. Furthermore, referrals to the CARE Network are not reviewed outside of business hours; therefore, filing a CARE Network Referral is NOT an appropriate first step in an emergency of any kind. However, the Office of Advocacy and Success is a resource for follow-up and on-going support to students after the emergency has been addressed.
If you or someone you are supporting is in immediate danger, feels unsafe, or threatening harm to self, others, or property, call 911 or the Clemson University Police Department at 864-656-2222.
Crisis Resources
Medical Emergencies
The essential first step is immediately seeking medical care. Please dial 911 or contact the Clemson University Public Safety (Police, Fire & EMS) at 864-656-2222 immediately.
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Examples of Medical Emergencies
Some examples of medical emergencies may include the following:
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Injury or illness
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Student death, in which case we ask you contact the Clemson University Police Department (CUPD) at 864-656-2222 immediately
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Any attempt to harm oneself or others
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Significant impairment of normal functioning
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Physical assault or any other violent behavior or physical altercation
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Sexual violence or relationship violence
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Unconsciousness or the inability to communicate clearly (incoherent, garbled, slurred speech)
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For consultation in assessing the situation and responding appropriately, it is best to call 911 or CUPD at 864-656-2222. You may also visit the website for Student Health Services to get more information and guidance.
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Emergency Care and After-Hours Medical Attention
In an emergency, call 911, call the CUPD at 864-656-2222, or visit your nearest local hospital emergency room. We also encourage you to visit the website for Student Health Services for further information and guidance.
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Psychological Emergencies
In situations where harm to self or others is likely or imminent, contact emergency services immediately by dialing 911, or go to the nearest hospital emergency room. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) counselors are available for crisis assistance and consultation 24/7 by calling 864-656-2451
- Business hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday
- After-hours Emergencies: Call 864-656-2451 and select option 2 from the menu to speak to a clinician.
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Examples of Psychological Emergencies
Psychological emergencies may include the following signs or symptoms:
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Any threat of harm to oneself or others (verbal, written, or otherwise)
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Confusion or disorientation
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Loss of contact with reality (seeing/hearing things that are not there, paranoia)
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Behavioral Emergencies
Any behavior that is out of the norm for the person, the situation or the circumstances could indicate an emergency or that intervention is needed. Psychological and/or medical issues can present themselves as a behavioral problem or emergency. Additionally, the student body is increasingly diverse with over 90 countries represented amongst current and graduated students. Differences in students affect the academic environment and while respect for differences is expected, campus safety and the effectiveness of the teaching environment must be maintained.
For consultation in assessing the situation and responding appropriately:
- Call the Clemson University Police Department (CUPD) at 864-656-2222.
- CUPD will refer you to Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) if CAPS is determined the best point of initial contact for consultation or intervention.
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Examples of Behavioral Emergencies
Some examples of behavioral emergencies include the following:
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Highly disruptive behavior
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Aggression that may be verbal and/or physical
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Threatening behavior
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Unusual, odd or strange behavior
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Any behavior that jeopardizes the safety of any one person or group
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Presence or threat of a weapon
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Sexual Assault/Relationship Violence
Survivors of interpersonal violence are NEVER at fault. There are many on- and off-campus support services and resources available to help survivors. If you have been sexually assaulted, consider seeking medical attention as soon as possible.
INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE RESOURCES: What to do if you're the survivor of sexual assault, local hospitals and access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, how to report to the University and/or Law Enforcement, and more campus, local and national resources.
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Clemson University Police Department: 864-656-2222
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Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): 864-656-2451 (for an after-hours counselor, select option 2)
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Pickens County Advocacy Center: 864-442-5500 (24-hour crisis line)
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First Light SC (Anderson & Oconee): 855-810-4882 (24-hour crisis line)
- Safe Harbor (Dating/Domestic Violence): 1-800-291-2139 (24-hour crisis line)
Non-Emergency Support
Use one of the following referral forms to notify the University that an emergency has occurred so that the appropriate office can follow-up and provide on-going support to the impacted student(s)
