If you SEE someone in emotional distress or acting in a manner that is inconsistent from your previous experience, trust your instincts to DO SOMETHING. You can SAY SOMETHING if a student leaves you feeling worried, alarmed, or threatened.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) permits communication about a student of concern in connection with health and safety issues to an appropriate campus resource. You can help by notifying the Registrar in writing so that an appropriate intervention can be made.
When in doubt, contact your local police department (emergency) or consult with Morningstar Counseling (non-emergency).
If the student…
- Threatens the safety of self or others
- Acts in a frightening or threatening manner
- Refuses to leave the classroom after being asked to leave
- Reporting or initiating a threat or bomb scare
Take action…
- Police/Fire/Ambulance: 911
- Fort Belknap Police Department: 406-353-2933
- Fort Belknap Indian Health Center: 406-353-3100
- Fort Belknap Law Enforcement Department: 406-353-2911
- Blaine County Sheriff: 406-357-3260
- Phillips County Sheriff: 406-654-2350
- Campus Safety Officer Alwayne LaRoque: 406-353-2607 ext. 3925
If the student…
- Acts significantly out of character
- Acts peculiar and this is a cause of alarm
- Displays unhealthy or dangerous patterns of behavior
Take action…
- Police/Fire/Ambulance: 911
- Fort Belknap Police Department: 406-353-2933
- Fort Belknap Indian Health Center: 406-353-3100
- Fort Belknap Law Enforcement Department: 406-353-2911
- Blaine County Sheriff: 406-357-3260
- Phillips County Sheriff: 406-654-2350
- Campus Safety Officer Alwayne LaRoque: 406-353-2607 ext. 3925
If the student…
- Indicates loss of touch with reality
- Reflects suicidal thoughts or actions
- Reflects feelings of depression, hopelessness, anxiety, and/or difficulty dealing with grief
Take action…
- Morningstar Counseling: 402-327-9711
- Emergency or After-Hours Crisis Support
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 or Text “MT” to 741-741
- Native Indian Crisis Association: 406-338-7922
- Trevor Project Hotline (LGBTQ Informed): 866-488-7386
- Police/Fire/Ambulance: 911
- Fort Belknap Police Department: 406-353-2933
- Fort Belknap Indian Health Center: 406-353-3100
- Fort Belknap Law Enforcement Department: 406-353-2911
- Blaine County Sheriff: 406-357-3260
- Phillips County Sheriff: 406-654-2350
- Campus Safety Officer Alwayne LaRoque: (406-353-2607 ext. 3925)
If the student…
- Indicates having been a victim of a stalking, hazing or other crime, or
- Reports sexual assault or relationship violence
Take action…
- Dean of Students Kimberly Barrows: 406-353-2607 ext. 3907
- Domestic Violence Support: 1-800-799-7233 or Text “START” to 88788
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673
- Strong Hearts Native Helpline (Two-Spirit Informed): 1-844-762-8483
- Domestic Violence Prevention Program: 406-252-2550 ext. 114
- **Additional details for policies and procedures can be found in the Campus Security Report
If the student…
- Is not attending class for an extended period of time,
- seems overwhelmed by a problem that could affect attendance, exhibits behavior that substantially impairs,
- interferes or obstructs orderly processes and functions of Aaniiih Nakoda College
- exhibits behavior that deliberately interferes with instruction or office procedures,
- exhibits behavior that is lewd or indecent or breaches the peace,
- reflects debilitated feeling or overwhelmed by a family or personal emergency
Take action…
- Morningstar Counseling: 402-327-9711
- Student Support Services
- Director Ramona Horn: 406-353-2607 ext. 3937
- Program Assistant Caleb Grant: 406-353-2607 ext. 3956
- Advisor Kathy Pitkanen: 406-353-2607 ext. 3910
If the student…
- Is having academic difficulty due to physical, psychological or learning disability
- Indicates a need for disability accommodations
Take action…
- Speak with the student’s faculty advisor and/or course instructor
If the student…
- Is having academic difficulty due to medical concerns/illness,
- Is struggling to attend classes or complete assignments due to medical issues,
- Or is reporting concerns with substance use
Take action…
- Fort Belknap Chemical Dependency Program: 406-353-4175
- Fort Belknap Indian Health Center: 406-353-3100
- One Health Clinic Phone: 406-353-4861
- One Health After Hours Assistance: 406-353-4861
If the student…
- Indicates experiencing hate crimes, bias, discrimination or harassment
Take action…
- Campus Safety Officer Alwayne LaRoque: 406-353-2607 ext. 3925
- Dean of Students Kimberly Barrows: 406-353-2607 ext. 3907
- Police/Fire/Ambulance: 911
- Fort Belknap Police Department: 406-353-2933
- Fort Belknap Indian Health Center: 406-353-3100
- Fort Belknap Law Enforcement Department: 406-353-2911
- Blaine County Sheriff: 406-357-3260
- Phillips County Sheriff: 406-654-2350