Reports submitted during business hours (between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday) are reviewed as quickly as possible, and forms submitted overnight or on weekends or holidays are reviewed the morning of the next business day.

The goal in addressing the report is to connect a student of concern with an immediate and appropriate resource. If the situation warrants immediate attention, the director and/or associate director of UChicago HELP will consult with the Dean-on-Call. If a well-being check is necessary, the Dean-on-Call, escorted by a University of Chicago Police Department officer, will attempt to make an in-person connection with the student.

Other resources that may be contacted to address a report include:

• UChicago Student Wellness
• Housing & Residence Life
• Center for Identity + Inclusion
• Office of International Affairs
• Student Disability Services
• University of Chicago Medicine Emergency Department
• The student’s Area Dean of Students

If a situation is ongoing, UChicago HELP will coordinate with the student’s Area Dean of Students for continual case management. The Area Dean of Students will work closely with the student for follow-up and continued intervention.

In extreme cases, the University Dean of Students and/or her designee will request a meeting of the University Behavioral Intervention Team. The Behavioral Intervention Team members will gather information, make an assessment, and consult with others as needed to develop and implement a plan to help and support the individual.