Safety and Well-Being

We remain deeply concerned about the escalating violence and aggression as well as the ongoing bias and discrimination against people of color, women, LGBTQIA people, people with disabilities, and other people vulnerable to marginalization.

Our commitment to fighting systemic racism, to promoting social justice, and to fostering an inclusive community where all people thrive remains unwavering. Collective and individual safety and well-being are pillars of a healthy community. This page provides a range of resources at Emory and in the larger community that promote personal safety and well-being. This is not an exhaustive list, but rather a starting point for personal care and collective action.

EmorySafe

EmorySafe is the official safety app of Emory University free to all faculty, students, and staff. The app provides a quick, convenient, and discreet way to communicate directly with Emory University safety officials so Emory University Police can better protect you. Main features include the following:

• FriendWalk: Get from place to place safely by using FriendWalk to invite your contacts to "virtually escort" you, allowing them to follow you using the GPS functionality of your phone and can trigger a call to emergency services if necessary.
• Police Escort: Request an Emory Police member to escort you in person to your destination.
• Receive Alerts: State up to date by receiving important safety notifications and emergency alerts from Emory University.
• Emergency Plans: Access guidance on a variety of emergency situations including active shooter, fire safety, shelter in place, suspicious package and more.

Download EmorySafe to your smartphone (android or Apple).

Main Campus

Request security escort from a police officer by calling 404-727-8005.

Emory Transportation and Parking Services offers SafeRide, a free, on-demand service from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, 365 days per year. An Emory Shuttle vehicle provides a ride from your on-campus work or event location to your on-campus parking location. This service currently is available only on the Clifton Campus. Request a ride using the Transloc Rider app (go to SafeRide for easy access); you must log in using your Emory login credentials or call 404-727-7555.

Emory University Hospital Midtown

Several entities provide safety and well-being services for Emory University Hospital Midtown:

• Emory Healthcare Public Safety: Maintains public safety inside the hospital and clinic buildings, including the Medical Office Tower. Contact 404-686-HELP.
• Emory Police Department: EPD maintains a precinct office in the Medical Office Tower on the ground floor and provides complete law enforcement services for all grounds outside of the hospital and clinic buildings, including parking decks. Emory employees may contact EPD at 404-727-8005 for non-emergency situations, including requesting an officer escort after-hours. EPD Lt. Thomas Manns is the commander for both Midtown and the Clifton Campus. For emergencies, call 404-727-6111. For non-emergencies, call 404-686-4357.

Additionally, Midtown Alliance offers limited after-hours escort assistance through its Midtown Blue initiative. Call 404-817-0500 and if an officer is nearby, they will be glad to escort you from your Midtown location--including restaurants, shops, and theatres--to your car or public transit.

Grady Hospital

Grady Hospital's public safety services with a force of 120 sworn officers and numerous other public safety and administrative professionals to ensure the safety and well-being of patients, staff, faculty, trainees, and visitors in and around Grady facilities. For assistance, contact 404-616-5555 or 5-5555 from a Grady phone.

Atlanta Veterans Administration Hospital (VA)

• Emergency Situation While in a VA building: Using any computer connected to the Internet and not considered a vendor workstation, hold down F9 and F11, which will alert the VA police via the Lynx alarm system. The alarm sends VA police the location of the computer and adjacent phone. Using a desk phone, dial extension 204911. Using a cellphone, first dial 404-321-6111 and then enter the extension 204911.
• Non-Emergencies and Requests for Police Escort to Your Vehicle: Using a desk phone, dial extension 207641. Using a cellphone, first dial 404-321-6111 and then enter the extension 207641.

Please also see for community resources to support suicide prevention.

Emory University Faculty, Fellows, Residents, and Staff

The Emory Faculty Staff Assistance Program offers telemental health services, well-being check-ins, behavioral mental health services and referrals, weekly mental health meditation sessions, crisis support, and more. Services are free and confidential.

Visit www.fsap.emory.edu, call 404-72-WELL, or email efsap@emory.edu.

After-hours on-call emergency services call 404-727-4328 and press #2.

Residents and fellows additionally can benefit from the School of Medicine Graduate Medical Education Well Being resources.

Emory Healthcare Staff

Employees of Emory Healthcare can access a wide range of mental wellness resources. To access the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services by visiting the MyBHS Portal at portal.BHSonline.com (user name: EHC), call 800-327-2251, or email support@BHSonline.com.

Emory University Student Resources

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers a number of programs and services to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.

Crisis Triage Appointments are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM ET, by calling 404-727-7450 for a phone consultation.

Student Intervention Services (24/7 assistance) is available by calling 404-430-1120 or click on the name.

Emory Healthcare psychiatrist on-call: 404-778-5000 (available after hours and weekends).

Violent crimes cause direct physical harm or force or the threat of violence being applied by one person on another person. Emory has no tolerance for crime and strongly supports victims. Should you experience a violent crime such as rape, assault, battery, robbery, kidnapping, stalking, hate crimes or other crime of violence, Emory offers a range of services to support you, and we urge you to get all the help you need. Medical and behavioral health care may be covered by your health insurance provider, so please contact them directly.

• Emory Police Department: Provides a number of victim and survivor resources.
• Emory Faculty Staff Assistance Program: Provides crisis support and referrals for victims of violent and non-violent crime, including domestic violence, assault, rape, sexual harrassment, stalking and more.
• Emory Healthcare Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Visit the MyBHS Portal at portal.BHSonline.com (user name: EHC), call 800-327-2251, or email support@BHSonline.com to learn more about the counseling and referral services available.
• Office of Respect Emory: Provides crisis, support, and advocacy services for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students at Emory. Hotline number is 470-270-5360.

These independent nonprofit organizations additionally offer support for victims and their families (listing here is for informational purposes and does not constitute an official endorsement):

• Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault: Links survivors to rape crisis centers in their location and provides training and advocacy programs.
• Atlanta Victim Assistance, Inc.: Independent nonprofit offering services for victims of crime (includes domestic violence, identity theft, homicide, child abuse) and their families.
• Partnership Against Domestic Violence: Independent nonprofit providing crisis and support services as well as advocacy for victims of intimate partner violence.
• Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program: State government entity established in 1988 to assist victims with expenses they incurred as a result of violent crime and to encourage victims to participate in the criminal justice system.