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 (UTPD)

For Emergencies: Dial 911
Police Department Office: 512-471-4441
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

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

Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL)

Phone: 512-232-5050
BCAL is available to address questions or concerns about the behavior of someone in our University community. You can reach out anonymously by texting 989-564-4676 (989-LNG-HORN), calling 512-232-5050 or filing a report online. Call 911 for any immediate danger to people or property.

Sure Walk

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

UT Night Rides

UT Night Rides provides free, late-night Lyft rides from Main Campus, the J.J. Pickle Research Campus (PRC) or the Dell Pediatric Research Institute (DPRI) to eligible drop-off locations seven days a week from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. for students, faculty and staff.

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

Phone: 512-429-3278
The West Campus Ambassadors are a specialized safety, cleaning and hospitality team dedicated to the revitalization of Austin’s West Campus neighborhood. 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.

CMHC 24/7 Crisis Line

Phone: 512-471-2255 (512-471-CALL)
CMHC'S 24/7 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 faculty and staff through the Employee Assistance Program.

University Ombuds

University Ombuds provide a 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 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 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 to UTPD, automatically pinpointing the caller's location.

Environmental Health & Safety

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

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 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, staff and friends.

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, faculty and staff who need accommodations and other support.

University of Texas Police Department (UTPD)

Emergency: 911

Report a Crime: 512-471-4441

Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL)

512-232-5050

Counseling and Mental Health Center Crisis Line

512-471-2255

Austin Travis County Integral Care

Crisis: 512-472-4357

Main: 512-447-4141

Victim's Advocate Network

512-232-9699

Sure Walk

512-232-9255

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

512-471-3366