The CARE Team employs a non-clinical, preventive early intervention approach to support students who exhibit concerning or disruptive behaviors. CARE can help students navigate and address areas of wellbeing ranging from: physical, social, cultural, emotional, mental, spiritual, and/or financial, and connect them to the appropriate resources.
Signs of concern can span across behavioral, health and wellness, and situational categories, including:
- Excessive stress or anxiety
- Bizarre/Disjointed thoughts or behavior
- Depressive symptoms
- Exaggerated change in mood
- Self-injurious behavior
- Suicidal ideation or statements
- Hygiene or eating concerns/Change in appearance
Illness/Injury - Eating disorders or dietary concerns
- Substance abuse/Misuse (alcohol and/or other drugs)
- Bias/Discrimination (on the basis of race, color, creed, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin, disability status or other protected category)
- Destructive behaviors
- Display/use of and/or preoccupation with weapons
- Disruptive behaviors
- Hazing
- Hostile, aggressive, and/or intimidating behaviors
- Impulsive and/or risk-taking behaviors
- Inappropriate/Concerning written or verbal communication (including course assignments and social media posts)
- Physical assault
- Reports being victimized, targeted or harassed
- Threats (made or received)
- Transition issues: homesickness, trouble making friends, etc.
- Death of a family member/loved one
- Issues at home/Family concerns
- Financial concerns including food insecurity and homelessness
- Unresponsive/Unable to locate student
- Interpersonal conflict
If a member of the university community observes a student exhibiting concerning behavior, we request that they make a CARE referral so that our team may connect with the student and coordinate resources of support.