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CARE Team

Temple University’s CARE Team (Crisis, Assessment, Response, Education Team) consists of the Assistant Dean of Students and CARE Team Case Managers who work directly with students to address challenges that impact their wellness, academics and overall Temple experience.

Students can be referred to the CARE Team for concerns related to observable behavior such as:

Physical signs

  • Significant changes in energy
  • Frequent state of intoxication
  • Significant weight loss
  • Worrisome changes in hygiene
  • Noticeable cuts, bruises or burns
  • Sleeping in class/other inappropriate times

Academic signs

  • Deterioration in academic work
  • Disorganized or erratic performance
  • Repeated absences and missed assignments
  • Ranting or threatening emails

Emotional signs

  • Inappropriate emotional outbursts
  • Direct statements indicating distress
  • Expressions of hopelessness or suicide
  • Peer concerns for another student
  • Exaggerated personality traits (more withdrawn or animated than usual)