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Distressed Students Response Protocol
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REFERRAL IDENTIFIERS:
Student distress may manifest in behavior or in the reaction the behavior elicits in others. If you notice any of the following behaviors, the Distressed Student Protocol will assist you in responding to the student and providing appropriate referrals.
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Student Behaviors
- Behavioral or emotional change
- Withdrawal
- Change in hygiene or appearance
- Decline in academic performance
- Excessive or inappropriate anger
- Alcohol or drug abuse
- Bizarre thoughts or behavior
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Staff / Faculty Reactions to Student’s Behavior
- Feeling uncomfortable about student’s comments or behavior
- Concern about student’s ability to function
- Feeling alarmed or frightened
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Is there danger to self or others?
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No or not sure, but I am concerned |
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No, but student is having academic
or personal issues |
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Call 911 |
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Call Student Mental Health
Coordination Services
805-893-3030
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Campus Social Work Services,
Student Health
805-893-3087 |
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Refer student to appropriate campus support services:
- Alcohol and Drug Program, 805-893-5013
- Campus Learning Assistance Services,
805-893-3269
- Campus Social Work Services, 805-893-3087
- College of Creative Studies,
805-893-2364
- College of Engineering,
805-893-2809
- College of Letters & Science,
805-893-2038
- Counseling Services, 805-893-4411
- Disabled Students Program, 805-893-2668
- Educational Opportunity Program,
805-893-4758
- Graduate Division,
805-893-2277
- Office of International Students & Scholars,
805-893-2929
- Office of the Ombuds,
805-893-3285
- Office of Student Life, 805-893-4550
- Resource Center for Sexual & Gender
Diversity, 805-893-5847
- Student Health Services,
805-893-3371
- Women’s Center, 805-893-3778
For a complete list of resources visit:
www.sa.ucsb.edu/distressedstudentsguide |
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After speaking with police:
Call Student Mental Health
Coordination Services
805-893-3030 |
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UCSB After-Hours
Phone Counseling
weekends, evenings
and holidays:
805-893-4411 |
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Support for faculty and staff after working with a distressed student: Academic and Staff Assistance Program, Human Resources, 805-893-3318 |
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