Crisis Protocol for Connecting Students with Emergency Personnel

The Office of Wellness and Mental Health and NOVA Police have developed a protocol for staff and faculty to utilize to expedite connecting students with professional emergency personnel. This protocol was shaped out of recognition of the need for clear, actionable steps for assisting students experiencing a medical or mental health crisis as individuals have varying levels of comfort in responding during a crisis. To help mitigate the anxiety of the student and of those providing help, we request staff and faculty cooperation in promotion and utilization of this protocol to connect students to capable, professional hands quickly.  The Crisis Protocol can be found on The Office of Wellness and Mental Health’s home page banner. 

Thank you for your dedication to our students and for supporting their needs that often fall outside the scope of the classroom!  Please reach out to The Office of Wellness and Mental Health with any questions at wellness@nvcc.edu.

Submitted by:
Teresa Bell, OWMH, TMBell@nvcc.edu