1. Campus Awareness, Response, & Evaluation of Distressed Students The CARE Support Network Division of Student Affairs Division of Public Safety

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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/grucareshttp://gru.edu/grucares REFER FOR HELP / SUPPORT & SUBMIT A CARE REPORT- When 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

5. 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

6. SEE SOMEONE TELL SOMEONE If you or someone you know is in a distressing situation, support is available. GRU CARES. http://gru.edu/grucares

7. 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)