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Campus Awareness, Response, & Evaluation of Distressed Students. The CARE Support Network Division of Student Affairs Division of Public Safety. The CARE Team C ampus A wareness R esponse E valuation. The CARE Team:
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Campus Awareness, Response, & Evaluation of Distressed Students The CARE Support Network Division of Student Affairs Division of Public Safety
The CARE TeamCampus 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 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/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
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
SEE SOMEONETELL SOMEONE If you or someone you know is in a distressing situation, support is available. GRU CARES. http://gru.edu/grucares
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)