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Referrers

A response team like the Care Team can only be effective if people like you, who are the caring eyes and ears of the Carolina community, refer students of concern to us. Any time there is a need for immediate response, please call 911 or USCPD at 803-777-4215.

Submit a Student Care and Outreach Team Referral

If you are ever concerned about a student's health, well-being, or safety, submit a referral. In the event of an emergency, contact USCPD at 803-777-4215 or call 911.

 

When to Make a Care Team Referral

If You Have Observed

  • Suicide attempt or talking about suicide
  • Illegal drug use
  • Disordered eating
  • Self-harming behaviors
  • Emotional distress
  • Substance use
  • Unusual behavior
  • Victimization
  • Grief
  • Emotional distress

Signs to Look For

  • Significant changes in energy
  • Frequent state of intoxication
  • Significant weight loss
  • Worrisome changes in hygiene
  • Noticeable cuts, bruises and burns
  • Sleeping in class or at other inappropriate times
  • 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  • Exaggerated personality traits (more withdrawn or animated than usual)
  • Deterioration in academic work
  • Disorganized or concerning performance
  • Repeated absences and missed assignments
  • Ranting or threatening emails
  • Continual seeking of special provisions

For general academic concerns, refer to the Student Success Center

Writing the Referral

  • Give context for your observations
  • Use concrete descriptors for observed behaviors
  • Maintain impartiality, particularly if in conflict or at odds with the student
  • Refer even if you are unsure. There is never a wrong time to make a referral for someone you are worried about
  • Making conclusions about someone's state of mind or thoughts
  • Personal judgements
  • Diagnostic or clinical terminology 
  • Reaching conclusions or making recommendations
  • Blaming or attributing student distress

*Adapted from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Student Advocacy and Support Office

 

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