Community of Care

PAWS
Peers Advocating Wellness for Students (PAWS) is a group of trained student volunteers who actively seek to educate the Butler community on topics such as healthy relationships, alcohol and other drugs, sexual health, body image and stress management. Learn more.

GEAR
Greek Educators, Advocates and Resources (GEAR) is a program for members of Greek organizations to serve as resources and models to their peers by providing education, support and referrals that promote wellness and well-being for Butler students. Learn more.

Health Services
The mission of Butler University Health Services is to maximize individual well being through education on behaviors and environments that promote healthful living, which is a critical component of student learning. Learn more.

Healthy Horizons
The Healthy Horizons program started in 2004 with the purpose of promoting healthy living by providing a comprehensive and confidential wellness package to Butler University faculty and staff. Learn more.

Blue Lights
The Butler campus has 44 emergency phones, which include the 26 white emergency poles and elevator call phones throughout campus.

Escort
BUPD offers free safety escorts 24 hours a day. Just call (317) 940-9396.

Emergency Notification
In the event of a campus emergency, weather-related delay or closing, Butler University will activate the emergency notification tool, Instant Alert ® Plus. This system gives Butler administrators the ability to reach students, faculty and staff on and off campus via text messages and voice and email alerts. Learn more.

ACT
The Assessment and Care Team (ACT) is an interdepartmental group of staff that coordinate support strategies for students who are struggling academically, have become disengaged from campus life or are otherwise engaged in behaviors that might impede their retention and success. Learn more.

BURT
The Butler University Response Team (BURT) responds to critical incidents involving Butler students. Membership includes the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Dean of Student Life, BUPD Chief of Police and a designee from University Relations. Learn more.

24/7 Victim Advocate
The Victim Advocate program at Butler University provides 24-hour response by a trained Victim Advocate staff member to any student who has been a victim of sexual assault or interpersonal violence. The University urges anyone who has been sexually assaulted to seek support from a Victim Advocate by calling (317) 910-5572 as soon as possible to assist with processing the unique and complex emotional aftermath, and to serve as a liaison between the victim and any other support services he or she chooses to seek out including medical care, law enforcement and counseling. Learn more.

Counseling and Consultation Services
Licensed and professionally trained staff are available by appointment to help students achieve their personal and academic goals by providing short-term therapeutic intervention. CCS staff also consult with students, parents, faculty and staff who are seeking to assist others and may need some strategies and ideas about how to be helpful. Outreach programming and training are provided to assist the general campus community in developing healthy coping strategies. Learn more.