Academic Senate for California Community Colleges: Biannual Plenary Session, April 15-17, 2010 “Supporting Students with Mental Health Needs” Friday April 16 th, 1:15-2:30 PM Becky Perelli, RN, MS, Coordinator, Student Health Services, West Valley College Barry Goldman-Hall, LCSW, Mental Health Consultant, West Valley College

MHSAC Mental Health Services Advisory Committee

MHSAC Mission Statement Enhance campus community awareness of, de-stigmatize, and respond to the mental health needs of West Valley College Students in support of access, retention, and success.

MHSAC Goals and Objectives Enhance awareness of, de-stigmatize, and respond to the mental health needs of the campus community. Establish an ongoing, self-sustaining MFT/MSW internship program to provide greater student access to mental health services. Create a streamlined, practical, and easily understood referral process to link distressed students to both campus and community mental health resources.

MHSAC: Multiple Campus Roles 1.Staff “Students of Concern” on monthly or as needed basis 2.Consultations with President, Police Chief, VP of Student Services, Faculty, etc. (case examples) 3.Consultations with Academic Departments (e.g. Language Arts/English Dept. & disturbed student writings) 4.Faculty and Staff Trainings (e.g. AED Handbook, QPR, Responding to Disruptive Students, etc.) 5.Crisis/Immediate response to distressed students (examples) 6.Consultation w/administration, faculty, and staff on issues pertaining to MH legal & ethical issues (e.g. HIPAA, FERPA, stigma, access to services, etc.).

Edition 4 WEST VALLEY COLLEGE 2009/2010 Administrator/Faculty/Staff Guide Assisting the Emotionally Distressed Student

Variations on the Theme: What are Others Doing?

Behavior Intervention on Campus Developed by an ad hoc Committee on Mental Health, charged by Dr. Pam Eddinger, EVP, to address behavior, mental health issues and procedures at Moorpark College. Your Behavior Intervention Team---BIT Sharon Manakas -Coordinator, Student Health Center Patricia Ewins -Dean of Student Life Steve Kegley -Lieutenant, Campus Police

Behavior Intervention Team-BIT- Goals: Provide a structured, positive method for addressing student behaviors that negatively impact either the student or the college community Manage each case individually while addressing mental health, academic, or safety concerns Initiate appropriate intervention without necessarily resorting to punitive measures Eliminate fragmented interventions

Crisis Intervention Resource Team SEARCH Crisis Intervention Resource Team SEARCH The Crisis Intervention Resource Team (CIRT) is a group of individuals skilled in dealing with disruptive situations and includes representatives from District Police, Student Services, Student Health Services, Student Psychological Services, Disability Resources Department, and Counseling. The goal of CIRT is to prevent crises before they occur through the provision of training, consultation, and intervention on request. The CIRT Web page is designed to assist you in dealing with difficult, disruptive, or dangerous situations involving students on college sites. It contains information to alert you to the warning signs of potential crises and provides you with tools to cope with difficult situations should they occur. The first section defines the kinds of crises you might encounter and what you can do about them. The second section advises you as to the roles and responsibilities of CIRT and other college resources. The remaining sections provide you with information on how to access support services and a list of tools helpful in making decisions regarding crisis situations.