UCSB Distressed Student Response:
Follow the chart to determine who to contact when faced with a disruptive or stressed student.
Is there danger to self or others?
YES, or student needs immediate attention
Call 911
After speaking with police: Call Student Mental Health Coordination Services
(805) 893-3030
No or not sure but I am concerned
Call Student Mental Health
Coordination Services at:
(805) 893-3030
OR
Campus Social Work Services
(805) 893-3087
UCSB After-Hours
Phone Counseling
(805) 893-4411
weekends, evenings and holidays
No, but student is having academic or
personal issues
Refer student to an appropriate
campus resource
See back panel for options.
For a complete list visit the
Distressed Student Guide
What about Privacy?
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) permits the following:
UC faculty and staff may disclose personal identifiable information from an educational record to appropriate individuals in connection with a health and safety emergency.
Observations of a student’s conduct or statements made by a student are not educational records or FERPA protected. Such information should be shared with University
personnel when there is a specific need-to-know. All concerning behavior should be shared with Student Mental Health Coordination Services. If knowledge of student
information is necessary to protect the health and safety of the student or other individuals, University Administration and Student Mental Health Coordination Services
will assess the need to release information to parents, police, or others and take appropriate action. Your role is simply to report all concerning behavior.