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 – 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 - REFER FOR HELP / SUPPORT & SUBMIT A CARE REPORT- When chronic, or multiple, or obvious signs of stress are noticed – Counseling – Student Health – Dean of Students Office
After Hours / Weekend Assistance Urgent / Emergency Safety or Medical needs – GRU Public Safety: Dial – Augusta-Richmond County 911 Center: Dial 911 – GRU Emergency Services: Dial CARE (2273) Urgent Counseling needs- 24-hr Hotline Services Georgia Crisis & Access line – Continued Monitoring - CARE Reports – Accurate/precise contact info is required for response
SEE SOMEONE TELL SOMEONE If you or someone you know is in a distressing situation, support is available. GRU CARES.
CARE Team Core Members – Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Mark Allen Poisel ( ) – Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Kevin Frazier ( ) – Assistant Dean of Students (Student Affairs) Ms. Gina Thurman ( ) – Director of Counseling Services Dr. Robert Mays ( ) – Medical Director of Student Health Dr. Chad Asplund ( ) – Public Safety Representative Captain Ted McNeal ( )