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GENERAL RESOURCES

In case of an emergency dial 911

Behavior Intervention Team (BIT)

(405) 325-7700 / NormanBIT@ou.edu / www.ou.edu/normanbit/

Is someone you know experiencing...

a decline in work or academic performance;
demonstrating disruptive or disturbing behavior;
showing dramatic changes in appearance, behavior or weight;
having problems at home, with classes or work;
abusing alcohol or drugs;
making disturbing comments in coversation, posts, tweets, papers or emails;
struggling with health problems;
frequently angry or easily frustrated;
isolating themselves sociallysad, anxious or experiencing dramatic mood shifts?

Be aware. Show you care. Contact BIT. Your confidential call / email can make a difference.

Title IX Office

The Title IX Office handles claims involving the Sexual Misconduct, Discrimination and Harassment Policy and gender equity issues related to athletics.

Four Partners Place
301 David L. Boren Blvd., Suite 1000
Norman, OK 73019

Office: (405) 325-2215
Fax: (405) 325-1057
Email: smo@ou.edu

SafeWalk

A free service utilizes resident advisers, who are screened and approved by OUPD, to accompany members of the university community anywhere on campus when they call (405) 325-WALK. Staff members are readily identifiable by special shirts, coats and badges.

SafeRide

SafeRide was created in 2004 during the implementation of the Student Alcohol Policy to discourage drinking and driving. The program provides safe and free transportation to OU students within the Norman city limits (as outlined below), no questions asked. Each student may request free, on-demand taxi SafeRides each weekend of operation (see schedule below).

SafeRide operates every weekend from 10:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. Thursday, Friday & Saturday.

HOW TO USE THE SAFERIDE

Download the OU Innovate app for iOS and Android phones.
Use your University of Oklahoma username and password to login to the OU Innovate app.
Tap the upper left-hand corner menu.
On Thursday, Friday or Saturday evening from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m., if you're in need of a SafeRide, select the SafeRide option in the menu.

I NEED A CAB

Select the "I Need a Cab" image.
Choose the taxi company you wish to use.
Select the number of passengers (including yourself) riding in the SafeRide.
Select "Call Cab Company" and inform the dispatcher you need a SafeRide, your name, phone number and location of pickup and destination.
Once your SafeRide arrives, remember to return to the app and ask the driver for a PIN code.
Enter the PIN on the PIN screen.
Once approved, show the confirmation screen to your driver for ride verification. If not approved, try 1.) re-entering the PIN, 2.) letting the driver know the PIN isn't working and ask for another PIN, and/or 3.) cancel your current ride and follow directions for "I See a Cab."

I SEE A CAB

Select the "I See a Cab" image.
Select the taxi company you're using.
Select the number of passengers (including yourself) riding in the SafeRide.
Ask the driver for a PIN code.
Enter the PIN on the PIN screen.

Once approved, show the confirmation screen to your driver for ride verification. If not approved, try 1.) re-entering the PIN, 2.) letting the driver know the PIN isn't working and ask for another PIN, and/or 3.) cancel your current ride and follow directions for "I See a Cab" again.

RULES AND GUIDELINES

OPERATION HOURS:
- SafeRide operates Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 10:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. when OU is open and weather permitting.
ELIGIBILITY:
- SafeRide is available to OU students on the Norman campus. Eligible students may use their free SafeRide each weekend on Thursday, Friday or Saturday evening when the University is open.
STUDENT GUESTS:
- OU students may have as many guests (OU and/or non-OU) ride with them to their destination as the on-demand taxi can legally accommodate. REMINDER: SafeRides are used per destination, not per passenger in the vehicle.
BOUNDARIES:
- The SafeRide program operates within the city limits of Norman, OK: not to extend beyond Tecumseh Road on the North, East Post Oak Road on the South, West 48th Street, and East 36th Street.
VENDORS:
- SafeRide is partnered with Airport Express
VALUE:
- Multiple riders may be transported to the same destination via the on-demand taxi for the "cost" of one SafeRide. Rides are "charged" per destination, not by the number of riders.

Emergency Communications System

Web Address: http://account.ou.edu

University of Oklahoma Police Department (non-emergency)

2775 Monitor Avenue
Norman, OK 73072

Phone: (405) 325-2864
Website: http://www.ou.edu/content/police.html

Norman Police (non-emergency)

201-B West Gray
Norman, OK 73070

Phone: (405) 321-8696
Website: http://ci.norman.ok.us/pd/incident-reporting

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

On-Campus Resources

University Counseling Center

The University Counseling Center provides a wide range of counseling services including traditional counseling (individual, couple, group), psychological assessment, psychiatry, consultation and outreach. In addition the center is home to an APA accredited pre-doctoral psychology internship program. Hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

620 Elm Avenue, RM 201
Norman, OK 73019

Phone: (405) 325-2911
Website: www.ou.edu/ucc

Local Resources

The Virtue Center (formerly NAIC)

Mental health, gambling, alcohol and drug counseling

215 W. Linn Street
Norman, OK 73071

Phone: (405) 321-0022
Website: http://naichelp.org

Central Oklahoma Community Mental Health Center

Offers mental health and substance abuse services to individuals and families.

Phone: (405) 360-5100
Website: http://www.odmhsas.org/cocmhc/aboutus/index.htm

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcohol use or addiction

Phone: (405) 524-1100
Website: http://aaoklahoma.org/meetings

Alanon

Alcohol or drug addiction issues.

3801 NW 63^rd Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73116

Website: www.okcalanon.org

MENTAL HEALTH

On-Campus Resources

University Counseling Center

620 Elm Avenue, RM 201
Norman, OK 73019

Phone: (405) 325-2911
Website: www.ou.edu/ucc

University of Oklahoma Counseling Psychology Clinic

The purpose of the Counseling Psychology Clinic, which is the training clinic for OU’s Counseling Psychology doctoral program, is to provide services to individuals, couples, families, and youth who are dealing with adjustment and mental health concerns. Counseling services are offered on a sliding fee scale, based on family income and the number of dependents. Anyone currently living in Oklahoma can seek services at the Clinic. University affiliation is not necessary in order to receive services.

3200 Marshall Avenue
Norman, OK 73019

Phone: (405) 325-2914
Website: http://www.ou.edu/education/centers-and-partnerships/counseling-psychology-clinic.html

Local Resources

Central Oklahoma Community Mental Health Center

Offers mental health and substance abuse services to individuals and families.

Phone: (405) 360-5100
Website: http://www.odmhsas.org/cocmhc/aboutus/index.htm

Oklahoma County Crisis Intervention Center

Phone: (405) 522-8100

Red Rock Behavioral Health Services

Red Rock Behavioral Health Services was founded in 1974 as a private, not-for-profit comprehensive behavioral health service provider.

4400 North Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-5105

Phone: (405) 424-7711 (Main) - (405) 307-4800 (Norman Crisis Unit)
Website: http://www.red-rock.com/

ACADEMIC

Disability Resource Center

The University of Oklahoma provides individualized support services to help students achieve success. To encourage full participation for students with disabilities and help ensure equal educational opportunity, the Disability Resource Center provides a variety of support services, many of which have been developed in response to expressed student needs.

620 Elm Avenue, Suite 166-Goddard Health Center
Norman, OK 73019

Phone: (405) 325-3852 (Voice) – (405) 325-4173 (TDD)
Website: www.ou.edu/drc/home.html

OU Cares

OU Cares is an initiative aimed at helping students overcome barriers to their success at OU. Students work one-on-one with one of our staff to create an action plan to address the issue(s) impeding their success. Students should contact OU Cares with any issue they feel is getting in the way of their ability to create success These issues may include but most definitely are not limited to the following.

Choosing a Major
Improving GPA
Improving Study Skills
Homesickness
Financial Concerns
Planning for Graduation

Faculty and staff members may also refer a student to OU Cares and our staff will reach out to that student.

Phone: (405) 325-8103

Website: http://www.ou.edu/graduatesooner.html

Email: oucares@ou.edu

Action Tutoring

The Student Learning Center, a department of University College (UC), offers free tutoring sessions through UC Action. This nationally, CRLA Certified service offers walk-in, small group appointments, online tutoring, and/or faculty directed sessions to help students take action towards their own academic success.

For additional information, including tutoring schedules and appointments, visit their website at: http://www.ou.edu/univcoll/action_tutoring.html

Writing Center

The OU Writing Center is a university-wide program that enriches learning, teaching, and research through engagement with writing. We assist students and faculty across the campus with all types of writing projects at any stage in the writing process.

1005 Asp Avenue, Room 280-Wagner Hall
Norman, OK 73019

Phone: (405) 325-2936
Website: http://www.ou.edu/writingcenter

Career Services

The mission of Career Services is to enhance the career development
of students by teaching career planning/job search skills and by facilitating
the exchange of information among students, alumni, faculty, administrators,
and employers.

900 Asp Avenue, OMU Room 323
Norman, OK 73019

Phone: (405) 325-1974
Website: https://www.ou.edu/career/

HELP LINES

325-5000
Alcohol and Hazing Hotline

1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK)
HeartLine Crisis Line

325-4929
OU Women’s Outreach Center

325-2911
University Counseling Center

325-2914
OU Counseling Psychology Clinic

615-0013
OU Advocates (formerly SART)

701-5660
Rape Crisis Center

(800) 273-8255
Suicide Prevention

364-9424
Women’s Resource Center

701-5540
Women’s Shelter for Battered Women