Setting the scene
Asking for help: emergencies lesson
Real moments. A few choices. Words that work.
Tell staff or a trusted person what you see and ask for help. Practice the moment in a short Surefoot lesson.
Practice lessons
You chose
Recommended
Your next step
Words you can use
Add a ride option to my planListen
Uses your browser’s built-in voices. Depending on the voice, your browser may process speech on your device or online.
Transcript
Lesson video
0:00 / 0:00
Tap an answer, drag the card left or right, or use the arrow keys.
Read this lesson as text
You are at a party with a close friend. Over the last few minutes, they have started acting very differently from usual.
Your friend is not acting like themselves and you are not sure what is wrong.
What do you do?
- Tell staff or a trusted person what you see and ask for help.
- Keep it quiet so nobody gets in trouble.
Recommended
Tell staff or a trusted person what you see and ask for help.
Describe what you observe and ask a trusted person or staff for help. Do not promise immunity from discipline: campus policies and laws vary. Possible medical emergencies need prompt emergency help.
Your next step
Tell staff or a trusted person what you see and ask for help.
Words you can use
“I need help. My friend is not acting like themselves.”
Sources: RAINN