Sharing Resources: Campus Safety and Support

Dear Cougs,

As we continue through the fall semester, our utmost priority remains the safety of our faculty, staff, and students. Please remember that the following resources are also available to you:

WSU Police

  • We have increased police patrols on campus.
  • The WSU Police Cadet Corps offers a free foot escort service for students and employees on campus. This service is available Thursday through Saturday from 9 p.m. to midnight. Call 509‑332-2521 to request a foot escort.

Pullman Transit

  • Bus routes are available for evening transportation. The Pullman Transit Wheat and Lentil routes run daily until midnight.
    • For your personal safety and convenience, after dark you can ask your driver to let you off at any point along your bus route. It does not have to be a regular bus stop. For safety reasons, drivers are still required to make pick‑ups at designated bus stops only.
    • For the most up‑to‑date transit information, consider downloading the PTBusBeacon app, available for both Android and iOS.

Blue Light Telephones

  • If you are on campus and need immediate help, look for one of the many emergency blue light telephones located around the area. Push the button and you will be directly connected to the Whitcom 911 Communications Center.

Facilities Services

  • WSU Facilities Services staff are working diligently to ensure appropriate outdoor lighting throughout campus. If you notice a light is out, please call Facilities Dispatch at 509‑335‑9000 or submit a work request through myFacilities.

Additionally, we encourage everyone to look out for each other — Cougs help Cougs! This starts with “if you see something, say something.” Create safety plans such as: When in doubt, call 9‑1‑1 (if you’re unable to call, text 9‑1‑1). If you have concerns about a student’s well‑being, please refer them to the Student Care Network. We also have the following support resources available:

Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse

  • Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse empowers individuals affected by domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, and stalking. Services include 24-hour telephone or in-person crisis intervention; emergency, confidential shelter; legal and medical advocacy; individual and group support; information and referral; and community education. Visit https://atvp.org to learn more, or contact their 24/7 free and confidential hotline: (509) 332-HELP (4357).

Compliance and Civil Rights

  • Compliance and Civil Rights provides resources, advice, solution-building, investigation, support, education, and training related to compliance and civil rights. Visit https://ccr.wsu.edu to learn more or to file a report or complaint.

Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S)

  • EH&S is a non-academic service department dedicated to promoting and supporting the university’s efforts to protect human health, safety, and the environment. Student, faculty, and staff resources are available on their website https://ehs.wsu.edu/.

Washington State Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

  • Call or text 988 for 24/7 support from trained counselors who can listen and provide support.

Washington State Resources 

Employees: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • The EAP provides confidential counseling and referral services to WSU faculty, administrative professional, and classified staff.

Students: Mental Health Support 

  • After hours crisis phone: Call 509‑335‑2159 for WSU Counseling and Psychological Services’ after hours crisis counselors. Available on weekends, university holidays, and after 5 p.m. on weekdays.
  • CAPS crisis appointments: Call 509‑335‑4511 to schedule a same‑day in‑person or telehealth appointment.
  • Mobile mental health services are available anytime, anywhere, including phone access to live mental health support services after‑hours, a self‑guided therapy app, and anonymous and safe chat rooms to discuss mental health.

Sincerely,

Dave

Dave Cillay

Interim Chancellor

Washington State University Pullman

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