If you SEE someone in emotional distress or acting in a manner that is inconsistent from your previous experience, trust your instincts to DO SOMETHING. You can SAY SOMETHING if a student leaves you feeling worried, alarmed, or threatened.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) permits communication about a student of concern in connection with health and safety issues to an appropriate campus resource. You can help by notifying the Registrar in writing so that an appropriate intervention can be made.
When in doubt, contact your local police department (emergency) or consult with Morningstar Counseling (non-emergency).
If the student…
- Threatens the safety of self or others
- Acts in a frightening or threatening manner
- Refuses to leave the classroom after being asked to leave
- Reporting or initiating a threat or bomb scare
Take action…
- Police/Fire/Ambulance: 911
Macy, NE
Santee, NE
South Sioux, NE
If the student…
- Acts significantly out of character
- Acts peculiar and this is a cause of alarm
- Displays unhealthy or dangerous patterns of behavior
Take action…
Macy, NE
Santee, NE
South Sioux, NE
If the student…
- Indicates loss of touch with reality
- Reflects suicidal thoughts or actions
- Reflects feelings of depression, hopelessness, anxiety, and/or difficulty dealing with grief
Take action…
Refer for Services
- Morningstar Counseling: 402-327-9711
Emergency or After-Hours Crisis Support
- National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 or Text “MT” to 741-741
- Native Indian Crisis Association: 406-338-7922
- Trevor Project Hotline (LGBTQ Informed): 866-488-7386
- All Nations Crisis Text Line: Text "Support" to 33464 / Monday-Friday: 6pm-2am or Saturday and Sunday: 10am-2am.
- Police/Fire/Ambulance: 911
Macy, NE
- Umóⁿhoⁿ Nation Police Department 402-837-5906
- Winnebago Police Department: 402-878-2245
- Walthill Police Department: 402-846-5685
- Thurston County Sheriff’s Office: 402-385-3018
Santee, NE
- Santee Police Department: 402-857-2527
- Knox County Sheriff’s Office: 402-288-4261
- Niobrara Police Department: 402-857-2772
- Yankton (SD) City Police Department: 605-668-5210
South Sioux, NE
- South Sioux City (NE) Police Department: 402-494-7512
- Dakota County (NE) Sheriff’s Office: 402-987-2188
- Vermillion (SD) Police Department: 605-677-7070
- North Sioux City (SD) Police Department: 605-232-4301
- Sioux City (IA) Police Department: 712-279-6440
If the student…
- Indicates having been a victim of a stalking, hazing or other crime, or
- Reports sexual assault or relationship violence
Take action…
- Non-Emergency: Report to the appropriate site coordinator
- Title IX Coordinator: Anthony Warrior 402-241-5943
- Dean of Student Services (Macy): 402-241-5908
- Chief Information Officer (South Sioux City): 402-241-5981
- Human Resource Director (Santee): 402-241-5972
- Domestic Violence Support: 1-800-799-7233 or Text “START” to 88788
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673
- Strong Hearts Native Helpline (Two-Spirit Informed): 1-844-762-8483
- Domestic Violence Prevention Program: 406-252-2550 ext. 114
If the student…
- Is not attending class for an extended period of time,
- Seems overwhelmed by a problem that could affect attendance, exhibits behavior that substantially impairs,
- Interferes or obstructs orderly processes and functions of Aaniiih Nakoda College
- Exhibits behavior that deliberately interferes with instruction or office procedures,
- Exhibits behavior that is lewd or indecent or breaches the peace,
- Reflects debilitated feeling or overwhelmed by a family or personal emergency
Take action…
Refer for Services
- Morningstar Counseling: 402-937-9711
Office of Student Support Services
- Dean of Student Services: Dawne Price 402-241-5908
- Student Services Advisor: Christa Carrillo 402-241-5909
- Student Services Representative: Janelle Wolfe 402-241-5909
- Student Services Staff: Crystal Ross 402-241-5905
If the student…
- Is having academic difficulty due to physical, psychological or learning disability
- Indicates a need for disability accommodations
Take action…
- Speak with the student’s faculty advisor and/or course instructor
If the student…
- Is having academic difficulty due to medical concerns/illness,
- Is struggling to attend classes or complete assignments due to medical issues,
- Or is reporting concerns with substance use
Take action…
- Go to your nearest emergency room department or hospital
- SAMHSA's National Helpline (Substance Use/Mental Health Concerns): 1-800-662-4357
If the student…
- Indicates experiencing hate crimes, bias, discrimination or harassment
Take action…
- Non-Emergency: Report to the appropriate site coordinator
- Title IX Coordinator: Anthony Warrior 402-241-5943
- Dean of Student Services (Macy): 402-241-5908
- Chief Information Officer (South Sioux City): 402-241-5981
- Human Resource Director (Santee): 402-241-5972
- Domestic Violence Support: 1-800-799-7233 or Text “START” to 88788
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673
- Strong Hearts Native Helpline (Two-Spirit Informed): 1-844-762-8483
- Domestic Violence Prevention Program: 406-252-2550 ext. 114