Crises/Emergencies
The situations listed below each constitute an emergency in need of immediate intervention.
During weekday business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), call the Health Service (563-387-1045) or the Counseling Service (563-387-1375) to get help for your student.
Evenings/nights/weekends or during an academic break, call Campus Security at 563-387-2111.
Student Emergencies
- Serious thoughts of suicide; a concrete suicide plan; a suicide attempt. See How to Help—Suicide Prevention: www.luther.edu/student-life/counseling/help/suicide/
- Serious self-injury (cutting, burning) that requires immediate medical attention.
- An eating disorder accompanied by any one of the following symptoms: serious dizziness; fainting; throwing up blood; severe abdominal or back pain; chest pain; irregular heart beat; unable to walk unassisted; use of Ipecac. This is a medical emergency. See How to Help—Eating Disorders: www.luther.edu/student-life/counseling/help/eating/
- Significantly diminished contact with reality; delusional thoughts; bizarre or disorganized speech or behavior.
- Serious thoughts, impulses or concrete plans to do serious physical harm to someone in the near future.
- A sexual assault that has just occurred. See Crisis Resources—Sexual Assault: www.luther.edu/student-life/counseling/crisis/
- Alcohol poisoning or drug overdose. See How to Help—Drug and Alcohol Abuse: www.luther.edu/student-life/counseling/help/drugs/
- A medical emergency of any kind
Family Emergencies
If there is a death in the family or other family emergency, and you need help informing or supporting your student, contact one of the following resources during weekday office hours:
- Student Life Office: 563-387-1020
- Office of College Ministries: 563-387-1040
- Counseling Service: 563-387-1375
Evenings/nights/weekends or during an academic break, call Campus Security at 563-387-2111 and they can connect you with the appropriate resource people.