Safety thrives in strong, inclusive communities. This toolkit includes digital and print materials with information about UW safety resources. We know how people define safety varies and is often shaped by lived experience, so the Division of Campus Community Safety can customize any of these materials to best meet your needs, including:
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What safety information does your school, department or program need most? What images best reflect your audience?
To request a custom version of materials for your area, contact schiffk@uw.edu
Husky Assist
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Whether you’re dealing with emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, substance use concerns or just need help connecting to resources, you don’t have to handle it alone. Call Husky Assist — the UW’s new on-call, in-person mental health crisis response team — at 206-543-9331 or 911. The team is available Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. (except holidays) and serves UW students, faculty and staff on the Seattle campus. If you’re off campus and need immediate help, call or text 988.
Learn more: https://www.washington.edu/husky-assist/
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Alt text: Dubs with his paw on a bench in front of blooming cherry trees with the text Husky Assist and Mental Health Crisis Response Team.
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Husky SafeTrip
The University of Washington Police Department’s nighttime safety escort service is called SafeTrip, which provides a safe ride home with a UWPD security guard.
Use Husky SafeTrip to get a safe ride home on or near campus with a UW Police Department security guard 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily (except University holidays or when campus operations are suspended). To request a ride from campus to a residence, parking lot or public transit stop within the service area, call 206-685-9255. Learn more about Husky SafeTrip.
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Alt text: UW’s Suzzallo Library, Red Square and Gerberding Hall at night.
Safer Together
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Huskies watch out for each other. Help us build a stronger community by sharing these UW safety resources. #SaferTogether https://www.washington.edu/safety/resources/
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Alt text: UW mascot Harry the Husky with his paw around Dubs with the text Safer Together and the Division of Campus Community Safety logo.
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Alt text: UW mascot Harry the Husky with his paw around Dubs with the text Safer Together and the Division of Campus Community Safety logo.
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Alt text: UW mascot Harry the Husky with his paw around Dubs with the text Safer Together and the Division of Campus Community Safety logo.
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Do you know how to get UW emergency alerts sent to your phone? Or who to contact if you have safety or well-being concerns for yourself or others? Help build a stronger community by learning about the UW’s many safety resources, including UW Alert, SafeCampus, Husky SafeTrip and more.
Alt text: UW mascot Harry the Husky with his paw around Dubs at a UW football game.
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UW Alert
UW Alert percentages are for all UW locations as of March 1, 2026. For campus-specific information, contact schiffk@uw.edu
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- Make sure you get a UW Alert text message during an emergency – check your UW Alert account because only 46% of students have a cell phone number in their account. Sign up: https://www.washington.edu/safety/alert/
- Only 22% of UW employees have added their cell phone number to UW Alert to get a text message during an emergency. Get alerts sent directly to your phone by signing up at https://www.washington.edu/safety/alert/
In an emergency, seconds matter. You need to know what’s happening quickly and how you can protect yourself.
The fastest way to learn about an emergency on or near campus or change in UW operations is by text message. But only 46% of UW students and 22% of UW employees have a cell phone numbers in their UW Alert account. Get the alerts sent directly to your phone by signing up at https://www.washington.edu/safety/alert/
You’ll automatically receive a UW Alert via email, but you need to add your cell number to get texts. When you sign up, make sure to select a campus for messages (look for Groups in the top right corner).
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Alt text: White cell phone with the UW Alert logo on a laptop keyboard.
Alt text: White cell phone with the UW Alert logo on a laptop keyboard.
Alt text: White cell phone with the UW Alert logo on a laptop keyboard.
SafeCampus
SafeCampus resource materials raise awareness of what to do when concerned for your own safety or someone else’s safety. Sharing information about the UW’s violence prevention resources creates a safer and more supported community.