It is possible to have fun and be social, and to also be safe. Alcohol is not fundamental to a good time, and 32% of IWU students choose not to use it but still have a great time with their friends! Further, about 2/3 of IWU students who use alcohol consistently report that they use alcohol responsibly every time they drink. Knowledge, good information, a trusted group of friends, and mutual accountability are all self-protective strategies. The pages collected here provide good information to help students:
- make reasonable and responsible choices about their alcohol use,
- to be aware of their level of intoxication,
- to help keep a friend from drunk or buzzed driving,
- or to help a friend who has become too intoxicated.
In addition, policies related to medical amnesty, sexual violence and sexual assault, and campus and community emergency contacts are included. The following information is provided to help students make smart, self-protective choices that help every individual Come Home Safe.
Emergency Contacts
If you or a friend experience a life-threatening injury or risk of serious harm, contact 911 immediately.
If you need help assessing the seriousness of a medical concern on campus, consider contacting:
- Your RA, or the RA-on-duty in your building, if you live in a residence hall
- The Residence Director-on-duty can help any student consult in an emergency situation
309.319.6381
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Campus Security is available 24 hours a day
309.556.1111
Local hospital emergency rooms can also provide assistance:
- ADVOCATE BROMENN HOSPITAL
Emergent care, medical treatment and evidence collection is provided through the ER
1304 Franklin Avenue, Normal IL 61761
309.454.1400
- SAINT JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL
Emergent care, medical treatment and evidence collection is provided through the ER
2200 East Washington Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
309.663.3311
Poison Control
- The Illinois Poison Control Center is a non-profit health service that provides those
who live and work in Illinois with access to comprehensive and trusted information
and treatment advice on potentially harmful substances via a free, confidential 24-hour
hotline. The hotline is staffed by specially trained medical experts, including doctors,
nurses and pharmacists.
800.222.1222
- Advocate-BroMenn Poison Control Information
309.454.6666
During campus business hours, you might also consider contacting:
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Arnold Health Service (AHS)
309.556.3107
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Dean of Students
309.556-3111
Read about IWU's medical amnesty policy here. The safety and health of students is IWU's primary concern - and far more important than policy consequences.
If you or a friend feel threatened or are victimized in any way, contact 911 immediately.
Or use a campus blue light to contact Campus Security and raise an alarm.
Trust your gut! Call for help, raise an alarm or get someone's attention as soon as you feel that
something is wrong!
If you need help assessing the seriousness of a threat of violence, or want to report
a threatening or suspicious presence on campus: 
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Campus Security is available 24 hours a day
309.556.1111
- Your RA, or the RA-on-duty in your building, if you live in a residence hall
- The Residence Director-on-duty can help any student consult in an emergency situation
309.319.6381
Local police provide essential support and services in the fight against crime on and off campus:
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BLOOMINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT (BPD) and/or NORMAL POLICE DEARTMENT (NPD)
Emergency contact: 911
BPD:309.820.8888
NPD: 309.454.9531
During campus business hours, you might also consider contacting:
-
Dean of Students
309.556-3111
Campus Contacts - After Hours
- Your RA, or the RA-on-duty in your building, if you live in a residence hall
- The Residence Director-on-duty can help any student consult in an emergency situation
309.319.6381
-
Campus Security is available 24 hours a day
309.556.1111
Campus Contacts - During University Business Hours (8 AM - Noon, 1 - 4:30 PM, Weekdays)
-
Arnold Health Service (AHS)
309.556.3107
-
Dean of Students
309.556-3111
Read about IWU's medical amnesty policy here. The safety and health of students is IWU's primary concern - and far more important than policy consequences.
Community Contacts:
Local hospital emergency rooms:
- ADVOCATE BROMENN HOSPITAL
Emergent care, medical treatment and evidence collection is provided through the ER
1304 Franklin Avenue, Normal IL 61761
309.454.1400
- SAINT JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL
Emergent care, medical treatment and evidence collection is provided through the ER
2200 East Washington Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
309.663.3311
Local police:
-
BLOOMINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT (BPD) and/or NORMAL POLICE DEARTMENT (NPD)
Emergency contact: 911
BPD:309.820.8888
NPD: 309.454.9531