Wheeling-Ohio County Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency

Protecting Your School

Safe Schools Helpline

Call (866) 723-3982 (866-SAFEWV) free or email safeschools@wv.gov

What is the Safe Schools Helpline?

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. This line is staffed 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so a person will always answer. This number is a statewide number that is free to use for everyone. The Safe Schools Helpline will always protect your identity and you may remain anonymous.

What Kind of Information Should be Reported?
•Bullying
•Violence
•Threats
•Weapons
•Drug or Alcohol abuse
•Sexual Harassment
•Theft or Vandalism

Who Should Call the Helpline?
•Students
•Teachers
•School Staff
•Parents
•Neighbors
•Administrators
•Concerned Citizens