We believe that everyone has a role in maintaining a safe campus environment. We support student success by offering presentations and awareness events to promote healthy relationships and educate students on important topics related to Violence Intervention & Prevention (V.I.P.).
Arizona Western College will not tolerate violence in any form against anyone and will take prompt action to eliminate any hostile environment and prevent its recurrence. We encourage you to report any incidents of violence, harassment, stalking, or sexual misconduct. Retaliation against any person who makes a good faith report or any other person who participates in the investigation of any such report is prohibited.
NEED HELP?
If you are on campus and need immediate assistance, you may call Campus Police directly (see number below) or use any of the emergency call boxes. If you are off campus and need immediate assistance, please call 911. The following resources are available to assist any individual impacted by interpersonal violence:
Emergency and After Hours Resource Numbers
| Campus Police | (928) 344-5555 |
| Campus Police Dispatch | (928) 314-9500 |
| Yuma Police Department | (928) 783-4421 |
| Arizona Complete Health Crisis Line | 1 (800) 495-6735 |
| Community Interventions Associates | (928) 376-0026 |
| Nurse Wise | 1 (877) 613-2074 |
| Amberly's Place | (928) 373-0849 |
| National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 1 (800) 273-8255 1 (888)-628-9454 (Spanish) |
| Veteran's Crisis Line | 1 (800) 273-8255 |
| Crisis Chat Or Crisis Text Line | Text HOME to 741741 |
| NDMDA Depression Hotline - Support Group | 1 (800) 826-3632 |
| Suicide Prevention Services Crisis Hotline | 1 (800) 784-2433 |
| Suicide Prevention Services Depression Hotline | (630) 482-9696 |
| Child Abuse Hotline - Support & Information | 1 (800) 422-4453 |
| Crisis Help Line - For Any Kind of Crisis | 1 (800) 233-4357 |
| Domestic & Teen Dating Violence (En/Sp) | 1 (800) 992-2600 |
| Parental Stress Hotline - Help for Parents | 1 (800) 632-8188 |
| Runaway Hotline (All Calls are Confidential) | 1 (800) 231-6946 |
| Sexual Assault Hotline | 1 (800) 223-5001 |
| Suicide & Depression Hotline | 1 (800) 999-9999 |
| National Child Abuse Hotline | 1 (800) 422-4453 |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | 1 (800) 799-SAFE |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline (TDD) | 1 (800) 787-3224 |
| National Youth Crisis Hotline | 1 (800) 448-4663 |
| Safe Helpline | 877 955-5247 |
Resource Links
TIMELYCARE (24/7 TELEHEALTH ACCESS)
Arizona Western College is excited to offer TimelyCare - a new telehealth program for students. The services will provide access to 24/7 mental virtual health care from anywhere in the United States, with no cost to visit! Whether you're feeling down, anxious, or overwhelmed, you will be able to talk to a licensed provider from your smartphone or any web-enabled device. Licensed providers are available to offer mental health support via phone or secure video visits. TimelyCare allows students to see the profiles, faces and specialty care details of a diverse range of licensed psychiatrists and counselors available to them. They can choose to meet with a specific provider or select the first available. Typical consultations begin within 5-10 minutes – less than the amount of time it takes to walk across campus or wait in line for Starbucks.
CAMPUS DRUG PREVENTION
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is pleased to provide institutions of higher education and their surrounding communities with these resources to prevent drug abuse among college students. We are committed to promoting the importance of prevention and its role in helping ensure the health and safety of our nation’s colleges and universities.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUPPORT
Support for overcoming substance misuse tailored to you at https://startyourrecovery.org
SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOUCE CENTER
Resources,programs and trainings to prevent suicide.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1(800)273-8255 Spanish Line 1(888)-628-9454
American foundation for suicide prevention (AFSP)
ANIMAL THERAPY
Animal Therapy on College Campuses, helping students deal with stress and anxiety.
GET FREE FROM TOBACCO
Tobacco Free College Campuses - resources, tools and support to keep students healthy at school.
COLLEGE RESOURCES FOR VETERANS & FAMILIES
Overcoming the Challenges of Higher Ed. - Veteran resources.
Self Help Resource Library
Live Life Well - We want to help you discover the essence of what it takes to lead a healthy, joyful lifestyle, and to help you embrace physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being.
Guide to Self Help Books - Your online bookstore for the best in self-help, self-improvement, and personal growth.
Self-Care and Wellness - Taking care of yourself so you can be your best!
UC Davis Self-Help Resource Library - Books, websites, and applications that are focused on health and wellness.
Online Mental Health Screening
Take the Test - Take the opportunity to fill out a brief self-assessment test for Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Alcohol or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Take the Screening - Mental Health Assessment - This screening tool evaluates whether you show symptoms of certain mental disorders. For the most part, the criteria used to determine whether you might be diagnosed with a disorder are taken from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), which is the standard text used by mental health professionals.
Take the Test - Mental Health Assessment
If you have questions, are experiencing difficulty that is becoming hard to handle and feel that you need some assistance, if you are in crisis or if you just need someone to talk to, come see us. We can help you manage and be successful with resources, referrals, information, etc.
Give us a call at (928) 344-7602.
Online appointment request form, call, or email.