Transcript Campus Awareness Response & Evaluation of Distressed Students

Campus Awareness, Response, &
Evaluation of Distressed Students
The CARE Support Network
Division of Student Affairs
Division of Public Safety
The CARE Team
Campus Awareness Response Evaluation
The CARE Team:
• assesses, & responds to concerns, threats, or
events affecting the rights & safety of students
& the GRU community
• meets weekly to review CARE reports, the
need for intervention, & monitor cases
• may convene when a crisis occurs that
requires immediate intervention
Our Responsibility- Awareness
• Everyone should be aware of the signs of Distressed Students:
– Excessive nervousness, tension or emotions
– Lack of energy, falling asleep in class, listlessness
– Excessive absences or withdrawal & isolation
– Notable changes in hygiene, appearance, & weight
– Significant decline in quality of class work
– Bizarre and situation-inappropriate behavior
– Aggressive behavior including threats to others
– Expressions of suicide or intent to harm others
Our Responsibility- Action
• Everyone should act appropriately to help Distressed Students:
• IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION- call 911 for a medical emergency and
then call Public Safety 706-721-2911
– When a crisis or dramatic event requires an immediate response to
prevent or intervene in threats to life or safety
• SUBMIT A CARE REPORT / TELL SOMEONE –
When early, subtle, but obvious signs of stress are exhibited
- http://gru.edu/grucares
• REFER FOR HELP / SUPPORT & SUBMIT A CARE REPORTWhen chronic, or multiple, or obvious signs of stress are noticed
– Counseling 706-737-1471
– Student Health 706-721-3448
– Dean of Students Office 706-737-1411
After Hours / Weekend Assistance
• Urgent / Emergency Safety or Medical needs
– GRU Public Safety: Dial 706-721-2911
– Augusta-Richmond County 911 Center: Dial 911
– GRU Emergency Services: Dial 706-721-CARE (2273)
• Urgent Counseling needs- 24-hr Hotline Services
• Georgia Crisis & Access line – 800-715-4225
- http://www.gru.edu/admin/counseling/referraguide2013.pdf
• Continued Monitoring - CARE Reports
– Accurate/precise contact info is required for response
SEE SOMEONE
TELL SOMEONE
GRU CARES.
http://gru.edu/grucares
If you or someone you know is in a
distressing situation, support is available.
CARE Team Core Members
– Vice President for Student Affairs
• Dr. Mark Allen Poisel (706-737-1411)
– Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
• Dr. Kevin Frazier (706-721-0955)
– Assistant Dean of Students (Student Affairs)
• Ms. Gina Thurman (706-737-1411)
– Director of Counseling Services
• Dr. Robert Mays (706-737-1471)
– Medical Director of Student Health
• Dr. Chad Asplund (706-721-3448)
– Public Safety Representative
• Captain Ted McNeal (706-667-4114)