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Cal Poly Pomona

PolyCARES Policy, Program, and Team

Immediate Help

Call
If

9-1-1

The violence or danger to self is occurring "right now" and you need immediate assistance for yourself or someone else.

3070

You need to file a report of violence or danger to self.

When to Seek Advice/Consultation

•  Violent Acts (threats, assaults, etc.)

•  Weapons (guns, knives, clubs, etc.)

•  Bizarre Behavior

•  Thoughts of Suicide or Self-Harm

•  Extreme Distress

•  Family/Domestic Problems

•  Alcohol/Drug Abuse

•  Termination/Discipline

•  Whenever you wonder, "Should I?"

If you need immediate consultation after hours and/or on the weekend, call University Police at (909) 869-3070. You may ask to talk to the Watch Commander or ask the dispatcher to contact the Police Chief, Emergency Services Coordinator, or Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (off campus/at home) and request that they call you back. Please provide your call-back number to the dispatcher.

If you do not need immediate assistance, you can call the University Police at 909-869-3070 and ask that someone return your call the next business day.