Your Safety & Mental Health Matter
Montclair State University is dedicated to fostering both your safety and your success. This message serves as a reminder of the key resources and contacts available to you in the event of an emergency or a mental health crisis.
Crisis Support Available 24/7
If you, or someone you know, are in crisis and thinking about suicide please call or text 988 or contact Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at 973-655-5211 during regular University business hours. You can also speak to a counselor after hours by calling CAPS at 973-655-5211 and selecting Option "2." The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is 24/7 by dialing or texting 988.
The University Police Department is also available to help at any time by calling 973-655-5222. Additionally, if you are experiencing an emergency off campus please dial 911.
Ask.Listen.Refer. Online Training
Be prepared to connect people to help! Ask.Listen.Refer. is a 30 minute online suicide prevention training and you can take for free if you want to learn more!
Mental Health First Aid Training
Get certified in Mental Health First Aid to learn how you can help someone who may be struggling with a mental health challenge!
Emergency Communication Procedures
The information below outlines the only official and approved ways the University will communicate with you in the event of a campus emergency.
Rumors can spread quickly through social media, group chats and other unofficial sources. Sharing unverified information can create unnecessary fear, confusion and misinformation and may interfere with the University’s ability to communicate accurate information. Please rely on the official University communication channels below for verified updates and avoid sharing information that has not been confirmed by the University.
- Text Messages: Text messages are the University’s primary method for sharing emergency updates and important information, such as road closures or weather alerts. Your cell phone number is automatically enrolled in our Rave Mobile Safety system. Keep your phone number up to date in NEST to ensure you will get these important alerts.
- Social Media: The University will post emergency alerts on the main Montclair State University Instagram.
Email: After a Rave text alert, we’ll usually send a follow-up email to your Montclair inbox with details. Make it a habit to check your email every day! - Website: Most alerts will also be posted as a pop-up along with a link to a news article on the Montclair State University website.
Drug-Free Schools & Communities Act
Montclair State University and Bloomfield College of Montclair State University are tobacco and drug-free campuses. To ensure effectiveness, the University conducts a biennial review of its drug and alcohol prevention programs. In accordance with U.S. Department of Education requirements, we provide this information to you and maintain programs focused on prevention and support. Feel free to read our Biennial Reviews below and get involved with the Office of Health Promotion!
Additional Resources
- View procedures and best practices in case of emergencies and situations that can happen on campus.
- Schedule a free, online session with a therapist on Uwill.
- Learn about Rave Guardian, an app you can download to track your location via a safety timer or submit an alert to UPD through various methods including a Panic Button.
We know college can be stressful but we are here for you!
Have a great semester!
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