In 2015, Michigan launched OK2SAY, a program that enables students to confidentially report potential harm or criminal activities involving students or school employees. OK2SAY’s focus is on early intervention and prevention, acting as an early warning system to thwart school tragedies before they occur. OK2SAY Program Overview Students may submit tips 24/7 in several ways:
Via telephone: 8-555-OK2SAY (855-565-2729)
Via text message: 652729 (OK2SAY)
Via email: OK2SAY@mi.gov
Via downloaded app: Android | Apple
Via web-based form at ok2say.state.mi.us
Tips can be filed on a wide range of issues, including: planned school attacks, weapons at school, assault, bullying/cyberbullying, threats, gang activity, and more.
Upon receipt of a tip, specially trained OK2SAY operators will address the immediate need and, as necessary, forward the information to the appropriate responding agency or organization. Most tips are expected to go to schools and local law enforcement agencies, but in some instances, tips may go to local Community Mental Health agencies and/or the Michigan Department of Human Services. Operators will be trained to recognize, and appropriately address mental illness and emotional disturbance. Tips suggesting a psychiatric emergency will be forwarded to the local community mental health psychiatric crisis line.
For more information, please visit the OK2SAY website.