FAQ

Safe2Tell gives students, parents, and community members a safe, anonymous way to report any threats to their safety or the safety of someone else. Safe2Tell is a nationally recognized and replicated model for anonymous reporting.

Anyone who has information about a potentially dangerous situation can call the toll-free, state-wide number at 877-542-7233, make a web report by clicking the Make a Report button at the top and side of the page, by downloading the mobile app and making a report from a smartphone, or by texting S2TCO to 738477.

A trained Safe2Tell analyst will then forward the information to local teams consisting of schools, law enforcement, mental health, and/or other partners. Local partners have full authority over report response and outcomes. Make a Report

You can call us or make a web report any time, any day. Making a Safe2Tell report is always free.

You can report anything related to school and youth safety/mental health where your desire is to protect, prevent, or help. If it is not a Safe2Tell matter, we will refer you to the appropriate resource if needed.

Your anonymity is protected by Colorado law (C.R.S. Section 24-31-601 et seq.). Safe2Tell will not ask for your identifying information. Safe2Tell will ask for information about the situation causing you concern.Note: Calls to our administrative line, emails, and social media posts are not protected under the Safe2Tell law and are not processed as anonymous reports.View statute

Our mission is to break the code of silence through reporter anonymity. By law, Safe2Tell is required to protect the anonymity of reporters unless it is determined that a false report has been made through Safe2Tell with the intent to hurt, harass, or bully someone else. Senate Bill 21-081 outlines such specific situations where either a court of law, or the Attorney General, may order the program to disclose such information. Instances of false reporting are rare and comprise approximately 2% of the reports received by Safe2Tell. Safe2Tell always welcome reports with the intent to prevent, protect or help made through the program.View Senate Bill 21-081

We believe a healthy community looks out for one another. Reporting to Safe2Tell is not snitching, it’s advocating. A “snitch” is someone who wants to hurt, bully, get revenge, or get someone in trouble. An advocate is someone who stands up and speaks out for others who may be struggling. Ask yourself: “Is this about me or about someone else?” Tattling or snitching involves the intentional act of trying to get someone in trouble. Telling or reporting involves sharing your concern in order to help someone who is struggling, hurt, or may harm themselves or others.

Safe2Tell vs. 988 Colorado Mental Health Line. Safe2Tell provides the contact information for 988 Colorado with every report submission should you wish to talk to someone for counseling. You can reach 988 Colorado directly anytime by dialing 988 or texting 988. Learn more at 988 Colorado Mental Health Line

Safe2Tell vs. 911. If you’re worried something bad might happen, use Safe2Tell. If the situation is an emergency, dial 911.