The situation in Ukraine is causing concern all over the world, especially among those who have ties to the nation. On the campus of the University of Utah we have students, faculty and staff who are either from Ukraine, or have worked or done research there. During this time various resources are available to help them with issues that may arise. The Office for Global Engagement is leading those efforts.
“The challenge is trying to figure out how big the footprint is,” said Chief Global Officer Brian Gibson. “We have identified students, scholars and faculty members, but we don’t know who in the community may be of Ukrainian descent or have partners who are Ukrainian. We want to reach out to anyone who may be impacted.”
The resources available cover a wide range of needs. A full list can be found below. “If there are additional questions that need to be answered we are asking people to reach out,” said Gibson. “We have a liaison in our office who would be happy to help.”
Support and resources
- Counseling and support services are available from several entities on campus:
- Center for Student Wellness (victim-survivor advocates, bystander intervention training): 801-581-7776
- University Counseling Center (students only): 801-581-6826
- Employee Assistance Program (staff): 801-587-9319 or 800-926-9619
- Housing and Residential Education (available 24/7): 801-587-2000
- Huntsman Mental Health Institute crisis line (available 24/7): 801-587-3000
- International Student and Scholar Services: 801-581-8876, international@utah.edu
- Mental Health First Responders (MH1): (after-hours crisis support from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. for campus residents only) 385-324-5356
- Women’s Resource Center, 801-581-8030, wrc@sa.utah.edu
- Other support and resources are available at the SafeU website, through the SafeUT app 24/7 chat, and through the U’s Basic Needs Center. Additional support and resources are provided by:
- American Indian Resource Center: 801-581-7019
- Black Cultural Center: 801-213-1441
- Center for Disability and Access: 801-581-5020, info@disability.utah.edu
- Center for Equity and Student Belonging (CESB): 801-581-8151
- Dream Center: 801-213-3697
- Independent Review Committee: complaints about public safety personnel may be reported to the Independent Review Committee at irc@utah.edu
- LGBT Resource Center: 801-587-7973
- Office for Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Title IX: 801-581-8365
- Office of the Dean of Students: 801-581-7066
- Office for Inclusive Excellence: 801-587-7580
- Veterans Support Center: 801-587-7722, vetcenter@sa.utah.edu