What should you do?

PLEASE ASK THEM:

1. Do you have thoughts of wanting to kill yourself?
2. Do you have a plan/date/time?

If they answer YES to either or both questions:

Immediately call one of the following based on the student's location:

• Orange County CAT (Centralized Assessment Team): 1-866-830-6011
• LA County ACCESS: 1-800-854-7771
• San Bernardino County Crisis Team: 909-421-9233
• Riverside County CREST: 951-715-5040
• Any other state: Call 911 to be directed

They will require the following student information:

• Name and birthdate
• Home address
• Current location (may not be at home)
• Phone number
• Exact words student stated and situation

Please make an IVC CARE Report and tell your chair/dean that a report was made.

If they answer NO to either or both questions:

Please call the IVC Health and Wellness Center at 949-451-5221 during business hours. The HWC hours for the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 semesters are Monday to Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm, closed during campus holidays. Please visit the HWC homepage for the most updated hours.

They will request the following student information:

• IVC ID #
• Home address
• Current location (may not be at home)
• Phone number (cell and home)
• Brief description of the situation

Please make an IVC CARE Report and tell your chair/dean that a report was made.

Health and Wellness Center (HWC) Fall/Spring Hours: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 8 AM - 4:30 PM. Closed during campus holidays. Please visit the HWC website for the most updated hours.

Business Hours Protocol:

• If the student has said they want to hurt themselves or you feel they are a danger to self, please bring them immediately to the HWC or call IVC Campus Police at 949-451-5234.
• If you or a student are concerned about a student’s mental well-being or you feel like they are in crisis, please walk them down to the HWC.
• Don't leave until the student has been helped by a HWC staff member.
• If the student refuses to walk to the HWC and you are concerned, please provide the Campus Police with their Student ID#, name, and location.
• Please be sure to make an IVC CARE Report whenever there is a crisis situation.

Health and Wellness Center (HWC) Fall/Spring Hours: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 9 AM - 4:30 PM. Closed during campus holidays. Please visit the HWC homepage, for the most updated hours.

After-Hours Protocol:

• If a student is in crisis and the HWC is closed, your first step is to call IVC Campus Police at 949-451-5234.
• A Campus Police trained officer will be called to your location to assess the student and determine if they need to call Orange County CAT (Centralized Assessment Team). Campus Police will notify the CAT Team if needed.
• Immediately after the incident, make an IVC CARE Report so the therapist can follow up with the student during regular business hours. If possible, please email, Stacy Lavino and ivchealthcenter@ivc.edu to let them know you filed the report.