The Campus Access, Retention & Equity (CARE) Team is a multidisciplinary partnership which consists of CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) faculty, staff and administrators that evaluate and assess distressing or concerning behaviors exhibited by students. The CARE Team coordinates and develops a centralized response to provide assistance and intervention for students of concern and evaluates and monitors the ongoing related issue(s).
Campus Access, Retention & Equity (CARE) Team Purpose Statement (PDF, 35.8KB)
I need immediate help:
Call the CSU Channel Islands Police Department at 911
Response Protocol
The campus community can play a vital role in helping students who are in distress. Your expression of interest, concern, and compassion is an important factor in CSUCI's ability to provide support and intervention to support students in obtaining the assistance they need. Use the following table to determine whom to contact when faced with a distressed or distressing student:
Situation | Contact |
The student's conduct is clearly and imminently reckless, disorderly, dangerous, or threatening including self-harm behavior. | Call 911 |
The student shows signs of distress, but I am unsure how serious it is. My interaction has left me feeling uneasy and/or really concerned about the student. | Consult with and/or refer to the CARE Team |
I'm not concerned for the student's immediate safety, but the student is having significant academic and/or personal issues and could use some support or additional resources. | Refer student to the CARE Team |
Call 805-437-8512 to consult with a member of the CARE Team
Information on Addressing Concerning Behaviors
For more information on responding to and assisting students please visit the Red Folder
After Hours Crisis Counseling
Individuals seeking confidential advice or immediate crisis support after hours, including weekends, holidays or during campus closures may call:
- Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS): 805-437-2088 and press 2 or 855-854-1747
- Sexual Assault, Domestic/Dating Violence, and Stalking Crisis Line: 805-620-4676