Safety Resources

EVERY LONGHORN DESERVES TO FEEL SAFE

Emergencies (APD/UTPD incl. Fire, EMS, & Mental Health)
Call 911

**Always Dial 911 first for immediate emergencies, Identify yourself as a UT student

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call 988

Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones

University of Texas Police (UTPD Non-emergency)
Call 512-471-4441

Or download the LiveSafe App*Report anonymous tips

  • Report anonymous tips
  • Virtual walk – connect to a peer in your phone contacts while walking or riding in a vehicle
  • Access emergency info such as location of AED and Stop the Bleed kits
  • Receive alerts regarding campus-wide emergencies or threats

West Campus Ambassadors: 24 hours Thu-Sat
7:00 am – 3:30 am Mon-Wed
Call or Text 512-429-3278

*West Campus Safety Ambassadors will be an onsite presence “on foot and bicycle, and by truck, sharing safety resources and tips, escorting residents to their destinations in the late evening, monitoring the region for unwanted activity, discouraging panhandling, working with local law enforcement to address other problematic situations, and serving as another set of eyes in the area.”

SURE Walk: 8pm – 2am
Call 512-232-9255

*SURE Walk provides walks or rides on campus and FROM the UT Campus TO West Campus and other off campus locations.

UT Night Rides: 12 am – 4am

*Free Lyft rides FROM on campus to West Campus and other off campus locations.

Behavior Concerns and COVID-19 Advice Line (BCCAL)

24-Hour Hotline: Call 512-232-5050

Counseling and Mental Health Center (for UT Students only)

Crisis Line: Call 512-471-2255

University Health Services (UT Students Only)

24-Hour Nurse Advice Line: Call 512-475-6877 (NURSE)

Personal Property Registration

Austin Police Department (Non-emergency)

Call 311 Or download the “Austin 311” app to report graffiti or request city services