School Safety

Safe Schools Helpline

The Emergency Management Division operates the 24/7 Safe Schools Helpline at 866-723-3982. The Safe Schools Helpline is a toll-free phone number that anyone can call to report information that may have a negative impact on students, staff, or property at any school in West Virginia. The Safe Schools Helpline will protect your identity. You may report bullying, violence, threats, weapons, drug or alcohol abuse, sexual harassment, and theft or vandalism.

Download the Safe Schools Brochure

School Crisis Prevention and Response Plan

The West Virginia Department of Education and Emergency Management Division developed a School Crisis Prevention and Response Plan Template containing the requirements for school-specific School Crisis Prevention and Response Plans. (WV Code §18-9F-9)

School Administration's Contact Information for Safe Schools Helpline Calls

To update your school's contact information, please e-mail emdschoolplanning@wv.gov.

Other Important Numbers

West Virginia Emergency Management Division
304-558-5380

West Virginia State Police
304-746-2100

Child and Adult Abuse Hotline
1-800-352-6513

Hate Crimes Hotline
1-888-676-5546

Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-800-273-8255

Drug Abuse and Referral Hotline
1-800-662-4357