The health and safety of members of the Dartmouth community are primary concerns of the College. The Department of Safety and Security will assist those individuals who abuse substances by facilitating transport to emergency facilities at the hospital or to the College Health Service or by taking other protective measures. Students are expected to inform Safety and Security when assistance is needed.
If you believe the person is in immediate danger to themselves or others please dial 911. For assistance with any situation involving a student being under the influcence you can reach Dartmouth Safety & Security 24/7 by calling (603) 646-4000.
The intoxicated person can hurt him/herself by driving, by falling or stumbling, by getting into a fight, by vomiting or choking, by using more alcohol or other drugs, and other similar mishaps. You can help prevent these kinds of events from happening by calling Safety & Security at (603) 646-4000.
When a student or organization assists an intoxicated individual in procuring the assistance of Safety and Security, local or state police, and/or medical professionals, neither the intoxicated individual, if a Dartmouth student, nor the individual or group who assists will be subject to formal College disciplinary action for (1) being intoxicated, or (2) having provided that person alcohol. This refers to isolated incidents only and does not excuse or protect those individuals or organizations who flagrantly or repeatedly violate the Student Alcohol Policy.