CALL 911 to report an emergency or life-threatening situation.
For non-emergencies, call Bridgewater State University Police at 508.531.1212.
View BSU Police Emergency Procedures
When a student is in crisis or feeling overwhelmed, Bridgewater offers resources and supports to help manage through difficult situations. Whether the issue is related to a student’s health, welfare, mental health, physical safety, financial insecurity or another concern, our Care Team and other BSU professionals are here to help.
Students, their families, faculty, librarians and staff are encouraged to review the resources below for assisting a student in a crisis situation.
Additional Crisis Resources
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- BSU Police Department: 508.531.1212 or 911 from a main campus phone
- A New Day (Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Hotline): 888.293.7273/508.588.8255
- Brockton Area Multi Service (Crisis Service): 508.580.0801
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.7233
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800.656.4673
- MA Coalition Against Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence: SafeLink: 877.785.2020
- MA Statewide Drug & Alcohol Information & Referral Helpline: 800.327.5050
- National Suicide Prevention Life Line: 800.273.8255
- For BSU employees only, Employee Assistance Program provided by Mass4You: 844.263.1982
- Academic Achievement Center: 508.531.1214
- BSU Food Pantry: 508.531.1276
- Care Team: 508.531.1276
- Center for Student Support: 508.531.1276
- Community Standards: 508.531.6177
- Counseling Services * 24/7 Support: 508.531.1331
- Equal Opportunity/Title IX: 508.531.2744
- Facilities Management: 508.531.1296
- Financial Aid: 508.531.1341
- GLBTA Pride Center: 508.531.1408
- Health Services: 508.531.1252
- Human Resources & Talent Management: 508.531.1324
- Military & Veteran Student Services: 508.531.2181
- Lewis and Gaines Center for Inclusion & Equity: 508.531.6166
- Sexual Violence Advocacy and Support Center: 508.531.2048
- Student Accessibility Services: 508.531.2194
- Student Success and Equity Interventions: 508.531.1407
- University Police: 508.531.1212
Frequently Asked Questions
Suicide Prevention
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If you can’t be sure that yourself, or the person in distress, can keep themselves safe from serious harm then calling 911 is the right move. It is better to call and seek guidance and assistance than to wonder about whether you did enough.
There are many ways to get involved. For example:
- Join the student group Active Minds, who focus on mental health advocacy.
- Join the Wellness Center in our various programs, including National Suicide Awareness Month (Fall) and our annual Out of the Darkness walk to support suicide prevention (Spring).
Overdose Prevention
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No, the campus does not currently host an AA meeting. For a listing of AA meetings close to campus please visit the Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Finder.
Sexual Assault
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Domestic Abuse
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Emergency Housing
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Yes. There are several options that may be available to you depending on your situation. The first move would be to contact Eileen Estudante, our single point of contact on Housing Insecurity, and set up a time to discuss your concern. Email lestudante@10ybbs.com or call 508.531.1819.
BSU can sometimes assist students with our Student Emergency Fund when there are no other viable options. We also encourage students to visit the Student Resource Page available on the Center for Student Support site for state-supported programs including MA Home Energy Assistance (HEAP).
The Center for Student Support and the Office for Residence Life and Housing would be happy to work with you to see whether this is an option that would make sense for you. The Center for Student Support can also connect you to additional resources on and off campus that may be helpful in your specific situation. The Center for Student Support can also be reached by phone at 508-531-1503.
Care Team
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If you have concerns about a student's behavior or life experiences that do not necessitate and immediate response, you may submit a referral to the Care Team. For immediate emergencies, contact University Police by call 911 from a campus phone or 508.531.1212.
Make a referral by:
- Submitting an online referral to the Care Team
The Care Team will evaluate the referral and determine the appropriate response. The Care Team will also notify other university officials as warranted.