杏吧原创 C.A.R.E. Team

We're here to help - because your safety and well-being matter.

The C.A.R.E. (Campus Assessment Response & Evaluation) Team at 杏吧原创 supports students who may be experiencing distress or displaying concerning behavior. Our goal is to help before a situation becomes a crisis鈥攖hrough early outreach, care, and connection.

We work together as a college community to keep 杏吧原创 a safe, supportive place to learn and grow.

Is this an emergency?

The C.A.R.E. Team is not an emergency response team. If someone is in immediate danger or needs urgent help, dial 9-1-1 or call 杏吧原创 Campus Police at 724-287-8711, Ext. 8450.

When Should You Submit a Concern?

Trust your instincts. If something feels 鈥渙ff,鈥� it鈥檚 okay to say something. The earlier we know, the sooner we can help.

You can report:

Unusual, erratic, or disruptive behavior
Sudden extended absences from class
Alarming themes in writing or speech
Statements about harming oneself or others
Anything that causes concern for someone鈥檚 safety or well-being

Submit a C.A.R.E. Report

When in doubt, fill it out.

Use our secure online form to report a concern about a student. It鈥檚 always better to report than to ignore a concern. Reports can be made confidentially.

顿辞苍鈥檛 know who to contact? Just submit the form鈥�飞别鈥檒濒 route it to the right person.

For concerns about faculty or staff, contact Human Resources at 724-287-8711, Ext. 8353.

Additional Resources

Suicide Prevention info:
- Butler County Crisis Line | 800-292-3866 or text 63288
- | Veteran crisis line 988 then press 1 or text 83835
- | Text a crisis counselor by texting HOME to 741741
- | Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text 鈥淗elpLine鈥� to 62640
- | 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
- | 877-565-8860
- Campus Police Patrol Phone | 724-991-1020 or Campus Police Office 724-284-8500
- Life in imminent danger | Call 911
What To Expect If You Seek Help (from a crisis line, ER, psych hospital, etc.)
Self-Screening Tool
Distress Tolerance Techniques
Mental Health Resources
- Counseling Services at 杏吧原创
- Find a Therapist:
Related Resources
- | 724-431-2488 or 1-866-431-2489 6pm-9pm daily
  - This service is open to anyone who needs a caring and sympathetic listener in the Butler County area. Warmline staff are not therapists or counselors. In an emergency, call Crisis Line or National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
- | 724-652-5144
- | 724-898-4673
- | 1-800-400-8551 or 724-283-8700
- | 800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788