In Case of Emergency

Emergency Services & Mental Health Resources

Salt Lake City Area Emergency Services

Health Care

Health insurance is strongly recommended. You are responsible for all medical and dental expenses while at camp – the camp bears no responsibility for these expenses and does not provide students with any forms of medical insurance. If needed, please work closely with your family and your university to determine what health insurance policies are available to you and what the limits of your coverage is before coming to camp. If you do not have coverage, please secure a commitment of support from a family member. Make sure to carry your medical insurance information with you at all times. Should you need medical attention, you may need to pay for services provided (cash or credit card) during your visit and then seek reimbursement from your insurance carrier. Please check with your health insurance carrier before coming to camp and make sure you understand what documents and procedures are necessary to begin this process if needed.

Emergency Dept, Univ. of Utah Hospital

50 N. Medical Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84132

801-581-2291  Website

University of Utah Hospital

50 Medical Dr N,

Salt Lake City, UT 84132

+18015812121 Website

Law Enforcement

University of Utah Police

Public Safety Building

1658 East 500 South,

Salt Lake City, UT 84115

801-585-2677

Summit County Search and Rescue

Summit County Search And Rescue
45 E 100 N, Kamas, Utah 84036
(435) 615-3600
Website | Google Maps Profile

Mental Health: how to help someone who is struggling

Questions you can ask:

  • How can I best support you right now?

  • When you have experienced difficulties in the past, what has helped?

Things you can say:

  • You are not alone in this. I’m here for you.

  • While I might not understand exactly how you feel, I care about you and I want to help.

  • Share information about resources (below).

Listen without judgment:

  • Remain patient and accepting. The conversation might seem negative and uncomfortable, but talking is always a positive step.

  • It’s not about saying exactly the right words. The important thing to do is show that you care.

Use the Do's & Don’ts

Talking with and finding help for someone that may be suicidal can be difficult. Here are some tips that may help.

  • Be direct. Talk openly and matter-of-factly about suicide.

  • Be willing to listen. Allow expressions of feelings. Accept the feelings.

  • Be non-judgmental. Don’t debate whether suicide is right or wrong, or whether feelings are good or bad. Don’t lecture on the value of life.

  • Get involved. Become available. Show interest and support.

  • Don’t dare him or her to do it.

  • Don’t act shocked. This will put distance between you.

  • Don’t be sworn to secrecy. Seek support.

  • Offer hope that alternatives are available but do not offer glib reassurance.

  • Take action. Remove means, like weapons or pills.

  • Get help from people or agencies specializing in crisis intervention and suicide prevention.

If necessary, call 911 – then, be ready to explain what to expect when help arrives:

  • Explain to the person in crisis that they are not in trouble.

  • Except in cases of a medical emergency, the police will be the first to respond to a mental health crisis.

  • Typically there will be one to two squad cars. The oficers will want to have a conversation with you to understand the situation and the needs of the person in crisis.

  • The police will transport person in crisis to the hospital if needed (not an ambulance).

  • Police officers care first and foremost about your safety and are here to support the person in crisis in these difficult situations.

Mental Health Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800.273.8255, open 24/7
Website (if you need help)
Website (to help someone else)

Purdue University
765.494.6996 (press option 1), open 24/7
Website (if you need help)

University of Illinois- Urbana Champaign
217-333-3704 / TTY: 217-244-9146, open 8AM - 5PM
Website (if you need help)
Website (to help someone else)

University of Minesota-Duluth
612.301.4673 or Text "UMN" to 61222, open 24/7
Website (if you need help)
Website (to help someone else)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
402.472.7450, open 24/7
Website (if you need help)
Website (to help someone else)

University of Wisconsin
608.265.5600 (option 9), open 24/7
Website (if you need help)