Medical Emergencies and Mental Health

Last updated: 1-07-09

Do not move a seriously injured person unless they are in a life threatening situation. Know your street address so you can give that to emergency services.

In the event of a serious injury or illness, immediately call 911 from a campus phone or 317-274-7911 from a non-campus phone. Give as much information as possible regarding:

• Nature of the illness or injury
• Victim's location
• Is victim conscious, breathing, bleeding
• Victim's injuries
• Chemicals or radioactive materials involved

If trained personnel are not available in your area or if an ambulance is needed, call:

Wishard Ambulance Service: 9-911 from a campus phone or 911 from a non-campus phone
And
IUPUI Public Safety Dispatch Center: 911 from a campus phone or 317-274-7911 from a non-campus phone

Send someone to the building entrance to meet the ambulance.

Only trained personnel should provide first aid or CPR. If first aid or CPR training is desired, contact the Office of Environmental Health & Safety at 317-274-2005.

For injuries that do not require urgent attention, go to IUPUI Health Services during their normal working hours, http://www.health.iupui.edu/, or call 317-274-8214.

Mental Health

If you are concerned about a member of the IUPUI community, call Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at 317-274-2548, or email them at capsindy@iupui.edu. CAPS is not a 24-hour facility.

Please contact the Emergency Help numbers listed below or the IUPUI Police for 24-hour assistance.

Emergency Help:
Crisis & Suicide Hotline: 317-251-7575
Midtown Mental Health Center (24 hours): 317-630-8485
BehaviorCorp (24 hours): 317-574-1252

Students: CAPS provides professional mental health services for students. Further information can be obtained by calling 317-274-2548, emailing capsindy@iupui.edu, or by going to life.iupui.edu/caps.

Staff: The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to all full-time employees and members of their household. Call 888-234-8327.