Dangerous or Distressed?
And what to do.
Dangerous
- behavior is deadly
- conduct is imminently reckless
- behavior is dangerous to self or others
What are signs to look for?
- intense anger
- intoxicated
- intense withdrawl
- discusses weapons
To Get Help
- Call Campus Safety at (805) 493-3911.
- Call 911.
Distressed
- very anxious
- sad
- withdrawn
- lacks motivation
- seeks constant attention
What are signs to look for?
- interactions feel less like academic counseling and begin to feel more like personal counseling
To Get Help
- Submit a CARE report to care@callutheran.edu.
- Call Counseling and Psychological Services at (805) 493-3727.
If a student is causing a disruption, but is not a threat, please make sure you are safe. Then, use a calm, non-confrontational approach to de-escalate the situation. Explain why the behavior is innappropriate. If the behavior continues, you may ask the student to leave. If they do not, contact Campus Safety at (805) 493-3727. Whether the student calms down or leaves, report the incident to the CARE Team at care@callutheran.edu.
