We all play a vital role in ensuring the safety of fellow Owls. The CARE team strongly encourages you to utilize its referral services to better serve our students. We appreciate your collaboration in this effort.
Signs of Concern
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
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- Exaggerated personality traits (more withdrawn or animated than usual)
Academic signs
- Deterioration in academic work
- Disorganized or erratic performance
- Repeated absences and missed assignments
- Ranting or threatening emails
Important to note
- Any of these behaviors in isolation may not signal a major problem
- If you are unsure whether a behavior should be referred to the CARE team, please call to discuss the circumstances