Safety & Security Resources

Below are a few of the many programs, services and resources available for all students, staff and faculty who need support and assistance.

Safety Resources

University of Texas Police Department

For Emergencies: Dial 911.
Police Department Office: 512-471-4441
The University of Texas Police Department (UTPD) is committed to upholding its mission to serve and protect. In addition to typical policing services, it provides comprehensive community-oriented resources on crime prevention, sexual assault, campus safety and much more.

Office of Emergency Management

The Security and Emergency Management site provides resources for emergency and weather-related events, campus closures, Longhorn Alert notifications and other emergency preparedness best practices.

The Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL)

BCAL is available to address questions or concerns about the behavior of someone in our University community. You can reach BCAL by phone at 512-232-5050, where trained staff are available 24 hours a day to help callers explore available options and strategies. All callers can remain anonymous. You can also share your concerns online.

SURE Walk

Phone: 512-232-9255
SURE Walk is a student-run volunteer group that provides walks to and from campus to students, faculty members and staffers. 

UT Night Rides

UT Night Rides provides a Lyft away from main campus to your home seven days a week from midnight to 4 a.m.

LiveSafe at UT Austin

LiveSafe at UT Austin is a free mobile app that gives the UT community immediate access to police dispatch via text. Users can also submit photos and videos directly to officers.

West Campus Ambassadors

For 24 hours a day Thursday through Sunday and between 3:30 p.m. and 3 a.m. Monday through Wednesday, the Safety Ambassadors will be an onsite presence on foot and by truck, sharing safety resources, escorting residents to their destinations in the late evening, monitoring the region for unwanted activity, discouraging panhandling and working with local law enforcement to address other troublesome situations. To connect with the West Campus Ambassadors or request services, call the hotline at: 512-429-3278.

 

Mental Health and Well-being Resources

Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC)

CMHC offers group and short-term individual counseling, psychiatry and well-being services to students.

Counseling and Mental Health Center Crisis Line

Phone: 512-471-CALL (512-471-2255)
The Crisis Line is a confidential service that offers UT students the opportunity to speak with crisis counselors about urgent concerns. Counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Employee Assistance Program

Find counseling services for staffers and faculty members through the Employee Assistance Program.

University Ombuds

Free and voluntary confidential resource to listen to student, faculty, and staff concerns and identify solutions.

 

Campus Resources and Programs

Report Violence, Misconduct, Harassment or Discrimination

Learn about the reporting process, support services available and your options.

BeVocal

BeVocal, an initiative of the Longhorn Wellness Center, is a University-wide initiative that empowers Longhorns with skills and knowledge to prevent high-risk behavior and harm through active bystander intervention.

Title IX Office

The Title IX Office seeks to provide leadership pertaining to the Title IX regulations, state laws and University policies, as well as develop and implement best practices for prevention, training, resources and support services at the University.

Emergency Call Boxes

UTPD maintains more than 120 outdoor emergency phones all across campus. Pushing the call button on these phones connects directly with the UTPD, automatically pinpointing the caller's location.

Environmental Health and Safety

Environmental Health and Safety promotes the safe operation of research labs and other facilities on campus for the protection of faculty, staff and students. 

Fire Prevention Services

Fire Prevention Services directs a comprehensive program of inspection, prevention, plan review and public education designed to minimize risk and maximize campus safety.

Hazing

Hazing threatens the safety and wellness of our students and is not accepted or tolerated on our campus. The Office of the Dean of Students investigates and responds to hazing incidents and also provides resources to help students identify, avoid and prevent it.

Voices Against Violence

Voices Against Violence provides outreach and prevention services to the UT campus community, with a focus on interpersonal violence prevention, including sexual violence, dating violence and stalking.

 

Additional Support and Assistance

Texas Global

Provides assistance and advice on issues affecting international students, faculty, friends and staff.

Student Organizations

(In the Dean of Students Office)
Provides consultation and support for events and campus space reservations.

Disability Resources

Programs and services for students, staff and faculty who need accommodations and other support.

University of Texas Police Department

Emergency: 911

Report a Crime: 512-471-4441

Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL)

Counseling and Mental Health Center Crisis Line

Austin Travis County Integral Care

Crisis: 512-472-4357

Main: 512-447-4141

Victim's Advocate Network

SURE Walk

UT Night Rides

Learn more

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)