Community Resources

Who Should I Contact for Help?

The resources on this site are intended to guide all members of our community to the most helpful resources on and off campus. Read through the list of statements and select the one that most fits your area of concern or need for resources.

I am in immediate danger or I know someone in immediate danger.

If you believe yourself or someone else to be in immediate danger of harm contact the police. In any emergency, regardless of your location, dial 911. All area police and rescue departments use the 911 system for emergencies.

If you or someone you know requires emergency medical assistance, contact local emergency response by dialing 111 from a campus phone or 911 from a cellular or off-campus phone.

    • Phone: 605-696-9000
    • Location: 300 22nd Avenue
  • Student Health Clinic
    • Phone: 605-688-4157
    • Location: Miller Wellness Center
I have been threatened.

If you or someone you know is being threatened and are in fear of your safety or well-being, you can contact the University Police Department to report the threatening behavior. If you are a student, you can also contact the Office of the Dean of Students for assistance.

I am worried that someone I know may commit an act of violence against someone else.

If you suspect that someone you know may commit violence against another person, it is important to report this information to the University Police Department immediately. Even if you are unsure of the target of the violence, this information is important. This can include if someone you know has access to or is storing weapons on campus.

If you think that someone else on campus might be in danger, please report this information to the police immediately. You can contact the UPD 24 hours a day, year-round. Even if you are unsure of the level of danger involved, it is best to let a trained police officer decide whether or not action is necessary. UPD can also let you know what other resources are available on campus to assist the person who is potentially in danger. It also might be helpful to notify the person about whom you are concerned that they might be in danger if you are able to do so. Please remember that getting involved in any other way could place you in danger as well.

I need medical consultation for myself or a friend.
I have questions about mental health issues.
  • Counseling Services
    • Phone: 605-688-6146
    • Location: Miller Wellness Center
    • If it is an after-hours emergency, contact the University Police to speak with the Counselor-on-Call
  • University Police Department
    • Phone: Emergency 111 from campus phone/911
    • Routine: 605-688-5117
    • Location: 1405 Jackrabbit Avenue
  • Mental Health Resources:
I am worried that someone I know might be hurting themselves.

If you are worried that someone you know is intentionally harming themselves or is considering committing suicide, please contact either Counseling Services or the University Police Department. You can encourage that person to seek help and offer to go with them for support, but if you are at all worried about their safety, please let someone know. This is not something that you should try to deal with on your own. Counseling services are also available for individuals who are supporting friends or family through a tough time.

  • Counseling Services
    • Phone: 605-688-6146
    • Location: Miller Wellness Center
    • If it is an after-hours emergency, contact the University Police to speak with the Counselor on Call.
  • University Police Department
    • Phone: Emergency 111 from campus phone/911
    • Routine: 605-688-5117
    • Location: 1405 Jackrabbit Avenue
  • Student Health Clinic
    • Phone: 605-688-4157
    • Location: Miller Wellness Center
  • Dean of Students
    • Phone: 605-688-4493
    • Location: Morrill Hall, room 312
I am being harassed or bullied.

If you or someone you know is being harassed verbally or physically by another individual, there are several resources available to assist you.

I am being harassed, and the harassment is sexual in nature.

If you or someone you know is being harassed sexually by another individual, there are several resources available to assist you.

I think I may have been sexually assaulted or I am seeking help for a friend who may have been sexually assaulted.

If you or someone you know has experienced a sexual assault, or even if you are not sure if what happened to you or your friend is considered sexual assault, there are several resources on campus available to assist you. It can often be confusing and difficult to know what to do if you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault. Taking with an advocate, counselor or trained staff member will help you better understand the options and help available for you. 

I, or someone I know, am experiencing verbal, emotional or physical violence in a dating relationship.

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse or violence in a dating relationship, there are many resources available to assist you.

    • Phone: 605-696-9000
    • Location: 300 22nd Avenue
  • Student Health Clinic
    • Phone: 605-688-4157
    • Location: Miller Wellness Center
  • Dean of Students
    • Phone: 605-688-4493
    • Location: Morrill Hall, room 312
  • University Police Department
    • Phone: Emergency 111 from campus phone/911
    • Routine: 605-688-5117
    • Location: 1405 Jackrabbit Avenue
  • Counseling Services
    • Phone: 605-688-6146
    • Location: Miller Wellness Center
  • Additional Intimate Partner Violence Resources:
I think someone is stalking me or someone I know.

If you or someone you know is being stalked, whether by a stranger or current/former dating partner, there are resources available to assist you. To report stalking, you can contact the University Police Department. If the person stalking you or someone you know is another student, you can also receive assistance from the Office of the Dean of Students.

I, or someone I know, may have been a victim of a hate crime.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of a hate crime either on or off campus, there are resources available to assist you.

I, or someone I know, might have experienced hazing.

If you or someone you know experienced hazing or you have witnessed what you think is hazing, you can receive assistance from the university. Remember, hazing is against university policy.

I have questions about issues in my workplace or that of someone I know.

Employee Relations (within the Office of Human Resources) provides guidance, counseling and assistance to employees and manager with a wide variety of workplace issues include the disciplinary process, helping employees through the grievance procedure, providing confidential guidance and counseling and referring employees to alternate dispute resolution program such as mediation.

  • Phone: 605-688-4128
  • Location: Morrill Hall, room 100.