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Faculty
and Staff
When to refer – warning signs:
You, as a faculty or staff member
may be one of the first to become aware of personal
difficulties effecting a student. Consider referring a student to the
Counseling Center if you notice any of these warning signs.
· A student seems
excessively tired, anxious, depressed, irritable, angry or
sad
· You find yourself doing
more personal counseling than academic advising with a
student
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A student seems hopeless
or helpless
· You notice marked
changes in a student’s appearance or habits, for example,
deterioration in grooming, hygiene, weight loss,
interpersonal withdrawal, acceleration in activity or
speech, or change in academic performance
·
A student’s thoughts or
actions appear bizarre or unusual
· A student’s use of
alcohol or other substances interferes with her/his
relationships or work
How to refer
If you notice any of these warning signs;
inform the student of your concern in a straightforward,
matter of fact manner. Be specific regarding the behavior
patterns you have observed. Finally, suggest that
she/he consider personal counseling and refer the student to
the Counseling Center. Encourage the student to come to the
Counseling Center during our
regular hours. In addition, the individual
can call us for an appointment. Except in
emergencies, the student should be allowed the option of
declining a referral for counseling.
For information regarding emergency
situations, see Emergencies
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