Name
SafeUT
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Description
Any Size Crisis. Any Time.
SafeUT was developed in response to Utah’s unacceptably high youth suicide rate, the leading cause of death for young people aged 10-24. The program was created through legislation and is supported by the SafeUT & School Safety Commission (commission). The commission is chaired by the Utah Attorney General’s Office with representation from statewide partners in public and higher education, behavioral health, law enforcement, elected officials, and members of the general public.
The SafeUT app provides a way for students, parents/guardians, and educators to confidentially connect to a licensed counselor at Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI). Counselors are ready to listen to any sized crisis or concern at no cost, 24/7, 365 days a year. Users can start a real-time chat with master’s level counselors, submit tips to crisis counselors who triage concerns—such as bullying, school safety threats, and potential acts of violence —to school administrators, or directly call a certified crisis worker.
Far More Than an App
SafeUT is far more than an app—it’s a mental health system of care. Crisis help can be provided via chat messaging—the primary mode of communication for young people—factoring into SafeUT’s success. Use is confidential, and SafeUT counselors do not inquire about identifying information except in emergency situations. SafeUT is nationally recognized for its effectiveness in saving lives and de-escalating potential school threats using a behavioral health-first approach.
SafeUT was developed in response to Utah’s unacceptably high youth suicide rate, the leading cause of death for young people aged 10-24. The program was created through legislation and is supported by the SafeUT & School Safety Commission (commission). The commission is chaired by the Utah Attorney General’s Office with representation from statewide partners in public and higher education, behavioral health, law enforcement, elected officials, and members of the general public.
The SafeUT app provides a way for students, parents/guardians, and educators to confidentially connect to a licensed counselor at Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI). Counselors are ready to listen to any sized crisis or concern at no cost, 24/7, 365 days a year. Users can start a real-time chat with master’s level counselors, submit tips to crisis counselors who triage concerns—such as bullying, school safety threats, and potential acts of violence —to school administrators, or directly call a certified crisis worker.
Far More Than an App
SafeUT is far more than an app—it’s a mental health system of care. Crisis help can be provided via chat messaging—the primary mode of communication for young people—factoring into SafeUT’s success. Use is confidential, and SafeUT counselors do not inquire about identifying information except in emergency situations. SafeUT is nationally recognized for its effectiveness in saving lives and de-escalating potential school threats using a behavioral health-first approach.
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