How to Help Others

When to Help Others

Whenever someone needs help. Here are some examples of situations to be on the lookout for:

• Academic Dishonesty
• Alcohol and substance use, misuse, and abuse
• Bullying and other hateful speech
• Depression or suicidal thoughts
• Mental health issues
• Sexual harrassment, abuse, violence, and stalking
• Violence including relationship violence 

How to Help in Tricky Situations

Remember the 4 D's!

• Distract: Interrupt the harmful behavior, not necessarily confront it.
  • Ask for the time, spill your drink, or start a dance party.
• Delegate: Ask for help to intervene.
  • Find friends, supervisors, or anyone you think can help.
• Direct: Making sure you are safe first, you can respond directly to a confrontation.
  • Call out the behavior you are concerned about.
• Delayed Response: Follow up and ask if everything is ok after the fact.

You don't have to go it alone, we're here to help!

Here are some campus resources that can help:

• Counseling and Psychological Services
• TWU DPS
• TWU Student Health Services
• TWU Student Life Code of Conduct
• TWU Title IX