10.6 Community that Cares Resources
UTA cares about the well-being of our students, faculty, and staff. It’s up to all of us to make this a safe, secure, and supportive campus.
UTA Health Services
Provides quality, accessible, comprehensive, and cost-effective primary health care. In addition to a general medicine clinic, Health Services houses a pharmacy, laboratory, radiology department, women’s health clinic, immunization clinic, and a health promotion and substance abuse prevention office.
605 South West St.
817-272-2771
uta.edu/student-affairs/health-services
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Provides services to help students increase their understanding of personal issues, address mental and behavioral health problems, and make positive changes in their lives. CAPS offers counseling, psychological, and psychiatric services.
303 Ransom Hall & 212 Maverick Activities Center (MAC)
817-272-3671 & 817-272-1888
uta.edu/student-affairs/caps
MAVS TALK 24 HR CRISIS LINE: 817-272-8255
Relationship Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention
Committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which all members of the University Community can persevere academically, personally, and professionally in an equitable and safe manner, devoid of sexual and relationship violence.
301 Ransom Hall
817-272-3947
uta.edu/student-affairs/rvsp
Behavior Intervention Team
A network of professionals from across campus that are committed to a caring, confidential program of identification, intervention, and response in order to provide students with the greatest chance of success and our community with the greatest level of protection.
University Center, Lower Level
817-272-6080
bit@uta.edu
uta.edu/student-affairs/dos/behavior-it
Mavs Stand-Up
Bystander intervention is recognizing a potentially harmful situation or interaction and choosing to respond in a way that could positively influence the outcome. Steps to Intervention: (1) Recognize, (2) Choose, (3) Act.
University Center, Suite B150
817-272-3135
bystander@uta.edu
uta.edu/student-affairs/dos/mavs-stand-up
Parking and Transportation Services
MavMover shuttle bus hours are 7:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Monday–Friday. See website for routes. Security/courtesy escort hours are 7 p.m.–3 a.m. every day during the semester. You do not have to pay for either of these services.
Office and Classroom Building, 710 S. Davis Dr.
817-272-3907
parking@uta.edu
uta.edu/pats/index.php
Emergency Assistance Fund
The Emergency Assistance Fund (EAF) provides limited monetary help to students who are suffering temporary financial hardship due to a sudden emergency, accident, or unforeseen event that would otherwise jeopardize their ability to attend UTA. Students must complete an online application on the EAF website and provide proper documentation and receipts.
University Center
817-272-7862
dos@uta.edu
uta.edu/student-affairs/dos/advocacy/emergency-assistance
UTA Police Department
Protects, serves, and cares for the campus community 24/7, 365 days a year. Conducts safety awareness, crime prevention, and rape aggression defense (R.A.D.) classes and assists in providing after-hours security escorts.
University Police Building, 202 E. Border St.
Emergency: 817-272-3003 or 911
Non-Emergency: 817-272-3381
policedepartment@uta.edu
silentwitness-anonymous@uta.edu
police.uta.edu
TIPS TO KEEP YOURSELF SAFE
To help protect yourself from crime and theft, it is important to always be aware of your surroundings and to use common sense when considering personal property. Remember never to leave your property unattended, whether in a classroom, the library, or your residence hall. Keep emergency contact numbers programmed into your phone just in case you need to report any criminal activity, and follow these simple crime prevention tips when on campus:
- Look around and be aware of your surroundings when you enter or exit a building.
- Always tell someone where you’re going and when you expect to return.
- Avoid walking alone at any time. Call for an escort or find a friend to accompany you to appointments or to your car. If you must walk alone, be alert and aware of who and what is around you.
- Avoid shortcuts and stay in well-lit areas with other people around.
- Carry your personal belongings in a backpack or bag that will enable your arms and hands to be free at all times.
- Do not post your whereabouts on social networking sites or places where people might be able to follow you.
- Always lock your car, apartment, or residence hall room when you leave it. Never leave your apartment or hall room door propped or open when you are away from your room, even for short periods.
- Hide belongings in your car when you park.
- If you see any suspicious activity or persons, contact the UT Arlington police right away via your cell phone by calling (817) 272-3381 or by using one of the blue Police call boxes across campus.