Hotlines and Helplines
The UT System offers campus-specific hotlines and helplines to report concerns confidentially. These resources help ensure a safe, ethical and supportive environment for all students, faculty and staff.
UT System Administration
| Name | Description | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Human Resources | UT System Human Resources is here to help UT employees. Contact us for inquiries about benefits, policies, employment and training opportunities. Our employees are committed to providing the best service to you. | 1-888-444-UTHR, 865-946-8847 |
| Employee Assistance Program | The UT Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to provide free, CONFIDENTIAL assistance to help employees and their families resolve problems that influence their personal lives or job performance. Spouses and dependent children of employees also qualify for EAP benefits. | 1-855-Here4TN (1-855-437-3486) |
UT Knoxville
| Name | Description | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| UTK Distressed Faculty & Staff Hotline | UT’s top priority is the safety and well-being of faculty, staff and students. The 946-CARE (865-946-2273) line is a tool to help maintain a safe and healthy environment for everyone. | 865-946-CARE (2273) |
| UTK Research Integrity | The UT Knoxville Office of Research & Engagement is responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures governing research and creative activity and the administrative aspects of research operations. It provides administrative support and assistance in complying with applicable laws and regulations in area of research compliance. | 865-974-2474 |
| UTK 974-Help | The Office of the Dean of Students provides a 24/7 referral line to help distressed or distressing students reach their academic goals and to help maintain a safe community and learning environment for all students. | 865-974-HELP (4357) |
| UTK Conflict Resolution | UT Knoxville welcomes and honors people of all races, creeds, cultures and sexual orientations. The university values intellectual curiosity, pursuit of knowledge and academic freedom and integrity. If you are an employee, student, applicant for employment, applicant for admission or are otherwise a participant in a UT Knoxville program or activity, and you believe you have been discriminated against in violation of the policies outlined above, the process below is designed to help you resolve your complaint. | 865-974-6642 |
| UTK How to Report an Incident | UT Knoxville is committed to fostering an environment for students, faculty, staff and campus visitors that affirms the dignity of all and encourages the exchange of ideas through discourse in every aspect of campus life. Reports of conduct related to climate concerns, bias incidents or other issues are encouraged. Questions regarding bias incidents or protocol should be directed to the Office of the Dean of Students. | 865-974-3179 |
| UTK Campus Safety | Information on this website should be useful to you in the event of an emergency and as a reminder about good safety habits. This guide is designed to help you make the best decisions possible to protect yourself, but there is no substitute for common sense and awareness of your surroundings. All members of the campus community are encouraged to use our many resources to protect yourselves. | See Safety Reference Numbers (at bottom) |
| UTK Emergency Call Center | The UT Knoxville Emergency Call Center is a resource which will be activated in emergency situations that cause call volume to exceed the campus information line capacity. Workers at the Emergency Call Center will answer phones and redirect calls to the appropriate places, answer questions and provide accurate information to callers. | 865-656-SAFE (7233) |
| UTK – UT Police | Safety is always a top priority at UT. At the heart of the university’s efforts to promote safety is the UT Police Department (UTPD). UTPD works around the clock, every day of the year to ensure safety on campus and in the immediate surrounding area. | 865-974-3111 (emergency); 865-974-3114 (main line) |
| UTK – UT Alert | The UT ALERT emergency messaging service is designed to enhance and improve communication and keep the campus community informed during an emergency. The service will only be used for emergency contact purposes. | N/A |
| UTK Title IX Online Mandatory Reporter form | The purpose of this form is to report Prohibited Conduct to the Office of Title IX. Reporting to Title IX fulfills your role as a Mandatory Reporter, which allows the Title IX Coordinator or a Deputy Title IX Coordinator the ability to reach out to the individual who may have experienced the Prohibited Conduct and provide them with information, reporting options, and support. | 865-974-9600 |
UT Chattanooga
| Name | Description | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| UTC Equal Opportunity and Accessibility | Equal Opportunity and Accessibility provides Procedures for Filing a Complaint and online form to report a Faculty/Staff discrimination incident. | 423-425-5468 |
| UTC Title IX Mandatory Reporter Report a Concern | Title IX provides a Community Member of Concern Referral Form to share your concerns for a community member UT Chattanooga. By sharing your concerns, you are helping to maintain the campus as a healthy and safe environment. | 423-425-4255 |
| UTC Police Department Silent Witness Reporting Form | If you know of a crime that has occurred on the UT Chattanooga campus, please fill out the Silent Witness Reporting Form. This form IS NOT intended for in-progress crimes. If you are currently witnessing a crime call 911 from an off-campus phone or pay phone, or (423) 425-4357 to reach the UTC Public Safety police dispatcher (extension 4357 from a campus phone.) | 911, 423-425-4357 ext. 4357 |
UT Martin
| Name | Description | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| UTM Public Safety Crime Prevention Tips | UTM Public Safety provides a form to provide information only about incidents not requiring an immediate response. If an immediate response is needed, call 911. | 731-881-7777 |
| UTM Report of Safety Hazard/Near Miss | UTM Environmental Health & Safety provides a form to report safety hazards and near misses on the UTM Campus. | 731-881-7602 |
UT Health Science Center
| Name | Description | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| UTHSC – Clinical Practices Compliance Office Hotline | The UT Health Science Center hotline telephone numbers are available for anyone wishing to file a complaint regarding an alleged violation of federal reimbursement regulations by the university. | 901-448-4900 Compliance; 901-448-1700 Privacy |
| UTHSC Campus Police Confidential/Silent Witness Report | UT HSC Campus Police provides a form to to report information confidentially. | 901-448-4444 |