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…
- Campus Security: 402-878-2380 ext. 104 or 911
- South Sioux City (NE) Police Department: 402-494-7512
- Thurston County Sheriff’s Office: 402-385-3018
- Umonhon Nation Police Department: 402-837-5906
- Walthill Police Department: 402-846-5685
- Winnebago Police Department: 402-878-2245
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…
- Campus Security: 402-878-2380 ext. 104 or 911
- South Sioux City (NE) Police Department: 402-494-7512
- Thurston County Sheriff’s Office: 402-385-3018
- Umonhon Nation Police Department: 402-837-5906
- Walthill Police Department: 402-846-5685
- Winnebago Police Department: 402-878-2245
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…
- Morningstar Counseling: 402-327-9711
- Emergency or After-Hours Crisis Support
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Call or Text): 988
- Trevor Project Hotline (LGBTQ Informed): 866-488-7386
- 12 Clans Unity Hospital Emergency Room: 225 Bluff St, Winnebago, NE
- Pender Community Hospital Emergency Room: 100 Hospital Dr, Pender, NE
- Thurston County Sheriff’s Office: 402-385-3018
- Winnebago Police Department: 402-878-2245
- Umonhon Nation Police Department: 402-837-5906
- Walthill Police Department: 402-846-5685
- Campus Security: 402-878-2380 ext. 104 or 911
If the student…
- Indicates having been a victim of a stalking, hazing or other crime, or
- Reports sexual assault or relationship violence
Take action…
- Title IX Coordinator: Trishia Wegner (402) 878-2380 ext. 103
- 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
- Winnebago Domestic Violence Program: 844-823-6240 (402-922-3850 for After Hours Support)
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
- Lincoln Office: 402-327-9711
- Office of Student Support Services
- Director of Student Support Services: Darla Pikyavit (402-878-2380 ext. 103)
- Recruitment & Retention Specialist: Aaron Poor Bear (402-878-2380 ext. 148)
- Retention Specialist: Ariel Engebretson (402-878-2380 ext. 149)
- Learning Lab Specialist: (402-878-2380 ext. 150)
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…
- 12 Clans Unity Hospital Emergency Room: 225 Bluff St, Winnebago, NE
- Pender Community Hospital Emergency Room: 100 Hospital Dr, Pender, NE
- IHS Drug Dependency Unit: 402-878-2874
- Winnebago Alcohol Program: 402-878-2480
If the student…
- Indicates experiencing hate crimes, bias, discrimination or harassment
Take action…
- Title IX Coordinator: Trishia Wegner (402) 878-2380 ext. 103
- Campus Security: 402-878-2380 ext. 104 or 911