Dear Student, It was a pleasure meeting you on . I hope you feel connected with University resources as you continue your time with us as a student. Folks at NMU care about you and want to make sure you are okay. I want to take the ‘opportunity to remind you of resources available in the event you feel you might harm yourself, or if you need to talk about feelings of self-harm. 1. Ifyou are experiencing an emotional crisis during regular office hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) you can contact Counseling and Consultation Services (227-2981). Ifyou are having thoughts or feelings of self-harm, Counseling and Consultation Services is an appropriate resouree and services are free for students, 2. Ifyou are experiencing an emergency, or have intentions of self-harm, please go directly to an emergency room or dial 911. 3. For assistance in connecting with appropriate resources you can contact any NMU Resident Director, Resident Adviser, Community Adviser or NMU Public Safety (227- 2151). Engaging in any discussion of suicidal or self-destructive thoughts or actions with other students interferes with, or can hinder, their pursuit of education and success in the NMU community, If ‘you involve other students in your suicidal or self-destructive thoughts or actions you will face disciplinary action, Let me know if I can assist in any way to prevent that from happening, It is important that you refrain from discussing these issues with other students and use the appropriate resources listed above. Feel fice to contact me if you have any questions or concems. ‘Warm Regards, Mary Mary Brundage Associate Dean of Students Northern Michigan University 2001 CB Hedgecock Phone (906) 227-1700 Fax (906) 227-1714