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Say something.</h2> <p>The well-being of every individual in the Carnegie Mellon University family is a top priority for the university. CMU offers a variety of health and safety services — from departments such as University Health Services to Environmental Health & Safety to a dedicated University Police unit. </p> <p>The mission of CMUSafe is to empower the CMU community to say something if we see something.</p> </div> </div><div class="sidebar"> <div class=" simple"> <img alt="CMU Safe logo" height="612" src="../assets/images/site/cmu-safe-min-700x612.png" width="700"/> </div> <div class=" red invert"> <h2><strong>Emergency</strong><br/>412-268-2323</h2> <em>Carnegie Mellon University Police Department, Pittsburgh campus</em> </div> </div> </div> <div class="grid column2 darkgrey boxes js-list" id="health-and-safety"> <div id="cmu-alert"> <h2>CMU Alert</h2> <p>The <a href="http://www.cmu.edu/alert/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">CMU Alert</a> emergency notification service is available to all students, faculty and staff. The service sends voice and text messages in the event of an emergency on campus.</p> <p>All current students, faculty and staff are automatically registered to receive alerts, as long as their contact information is up-to-date. <a href="https://www.cmu.edu/alert/#notified">Find more information on updating your contact information for CMU Alert</a>.</p> </div><div id="caps"> <h2>Counseling and Psychological Services</h2> <p><a href="http://www.cmu.edu/counseling/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Counseling and Psychological Services</a> (CaPS) addresses the mental health needs of the CMU community through a variety of services. We provide a safe, confidential environment to talk about personal or academic concerns. We assist students who need to connect with mental health resources in the community and support staff, faculty and family members who have concerns about the well being of a student.</p> <address>Morewood Gardens E-Tower, 2nd floor<br/>412-268-2922</address> <p>For an appointment, call during regular office hours. For <a href="http://www.cmu.edu/counseling/get-support/suicide-prevention-for-yourself.html" rel="noopener" target="_blank">urgent support</a>, the phone is answered 24/7.</p> </div><div id="ehs"> <h2>Environmental Health & Safety</h2> <p><span style="line-height: 1.65em; font-size: 1em;">Carnegie Mellon's </span><a href="http://www.cmu.edu/ehs/" rel="noopener" style="line-height: 1.65em; font-size: 1em;" target="_blank">Environmental Health & Safety</a><span style="line-height: 1.65em; font-size: 1em;"> (EHS) Department is committed to providing health and safety services that protect the university community and the environment. </span></p> <p><span style="line-height: 1.65em; font-size: 1em;">EH&S supports all departments and campuses within Carnegie Mellon University including: academics, research, athletics, facilities and housing. </span></p> <address>Facilities Management Building, 3rd floor</address><address>412-268-8182</address> </div><div id="health-services"> <h2>Health Services</h2> <p><a href="http://www.cmu.edu/health-services/index.html" rel="noopener" target="_blank">University Health Services</a> is an accredited facility that delivers comprehensive primary health care with a certified and experienced team of physicians, nurse practitioners, dietitians, nurses and physician assistants. For faculty and staff, University Health Services offers seasonal flu vaccinations and additional services.</p> <address>Morewood Gardens E-Tower, 1st floor</address><address>412-268-2157</address> </div><div id="information-security-office"> <h2>Information Security Office</h2> <p><span>Carnegie Mellon's <a class="alt" href="https://www.cmu.edu/iso/" rel="noopener" target="_blank" title="Information Security Office">Information Security Office</a> (ISO) collaborates with the campus community to protect Carnegie Mellon from and to respond to threats to our electronic information resources and computing and networking infrastructure.</span></p> <p><span><em>412-268-2044</em></span><br/><span><br/><em><a href="mailto:iso@andrew.cmu.edu" rel="noopener" target="_blank">iso@andrew.cmu.edu</a></em></span></p> <p> </p> </div><div id="police-and-ems"> <h2>Police and EMS</h2> <p>University police and security officers patrol campus throughout the day and night. The <a href="https://www.cmu.edu/police/" rel="noopener" target="_blank" title="University Police">CMU Police Department</a> can be reached on the more than 50 special emergency phones throughout campus.</p> <p>Carnegie Mellon's <a href="http://www.cmuems.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank" title="Emergency Medical Service">Emergency Medical Service</a> handles urgent medical needs of the campus community during the academic year.</p> <p><a href="http://www.cmuems.org/WhenToCall" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Why not call 911?</a></p> </div><div id="safety-and-ethics-reporting"> <h2>Safety and Ethics Reporting</h2> <p>Carnegie Mellon provides an <a href="http://www.cmu.edu/hr/ethics-hotline/index.html" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Ethics and Safety Hotline</a> that all members of the university community should use to confidentially report suspected unethical activity related to financial matters, academic and student life, human relations, health and campus safety or research. </p> </div><div id="sarv-information"> <h2>Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence</h2> <p>The University is dedicated to preventing and effectively responding to all forms of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, dating and domestic violence, and stalking.  If you would like more information, or if you would like to share concerns or seek help, please <a href="http://www.cmu.edu/title-ix/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">contact the Office of Title IX Initiatives</a> to set up an appointment. If this is an emergency, please contact University Police at 412-268-2323.</p> <address>412-268-7125  </address><address><a href="mailto:tix@cmu.edu">tix@cmu.edu</a></address> </div><div id="related-offices"> <h2>Related Offices</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.cmu.edu/hr/eos/" rel="noopener" target="_blank" title="Equal Opportunity and Disability Resources">Equal Opportunity Services and Disability Resources</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cmu.edu/student-diversity/learning-and-development/index.html#safezone" rel="noopener" target="_blank" title="LGBTQ Resources">LGBTQ Resources</a></li> <li><a href="http://athletics.cmu.edu/recreation/index" rel="noopener" target="_blank" title="Recreation">Recreation</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="grid column4 grey nav" id="footer-grid"> <div> <p>Carnegie Mellon University challenges the curious and passionate to deliver work that matters.</p> <p><a href="../events/index.html">Calendar</a><br/> <a href="https://www.cmu.edu/jobs/" 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