Faculty and staff are often the first to notice when a student is struggling whether that be emotionally, academically, or behaviorally. Your care, attention, and timely action can make all the difference.<\/p>\n
Include the following sample syllabus statement to normalize help-seeking:<\/p>\n
ÌÇÐÄvlog cares about your well-being. If you are experiencing personal, emotional, or academic challenges, resources are available. Please consider reaching out to the CARE Team or Counseling and Psychological Services for support.<\/em><\/p>\n Small, compassionate openings can make a big difference.<\/p>\n When a student opens up, focus on listening and validating their feelings.<\/p>\n \u2705 \u201cThat sounds really tough, and I appreciate you sharing it with me.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2705 \u201cYour feelings are valid\u2014college can be a big adjustment.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2705 \u201cYou don\u2019t have to go through this alone. I\u2019m here for you.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2705 \u201cIt\u2019s okay to ask for help\u2014would you like to connect with campus resources together?\u201d<\/p>\n \u2705 \u201cI care about you, and your well-being matters more than anything else.\u201d<\/p>\n Avoid language that minimizes or dismisses their feelings.<\/p>\n \u274c \u201cJust toughen up\u2014everyone goes through this.\u201d<\/p>\n \u274c \u201cIt\u2019s not that big of a deal; you\u2019ll get over it.\u201d<\/p>\n \u274c \u201cYou have nothing to be stressed about.\u201d<\/p>\n \u274c \u201cOther students have it worse, so you should be grateful.\u201d<\/p>\n \u274c \u201cYou\u2019re just being dramatic.\u201d<\/p>\n If you\u2019re worried about a student, it\u2019s better to ask and act than to wait. Trust your instincts\u2014if something feels wrong, take it seriously.<\/p>\n Ask directly but gently:<\/p>\n Stay with them until they are connected to help.<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact CAPS or call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (U.S.).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> When and how to submit a CARE Referral Form<\/a><\/p>\n If you notice a student struggling\u2014academically, emotionally, socially, or personally\u2014you don\u2019t need to handle it alone. Submitting a CARE Referral Form allows our team to reach out, provide support, and connect the student to the right resources. A referral is not a punishment; it\u2019s a way to help students succeed and feel supported.<\/p>\n Not sure if you should refer? <\/strong>Use our simple flowchart: \u201cShould I Refer or Report?\u201d<\/p>\n Faculty and staff are often the first to notice when a student is struggling whether that be emotionally, academically, or behaviorally. Your care, attention, and timely action can make all the difference. Include the following sample syllabus statement to normalize help-seeking: ÌÇÐÄvlog cares about your well-being. If you are experiencing personal, emotional, or […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":333,"parent":0,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-296","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/montclair-cares\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/296","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/montclair-cares\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/montclair-cares\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/montclair-cares\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/montclair-cares\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=296"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/montclair-cares\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/296\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":349,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/montclair-cares\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/296\/revisions\/349"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/montclair-cares\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/333"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/montclair-cares\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=296"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
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What to Say<\/h3>\n
What Not to Say<\/h3>\n
If You\u2019re Concerned About Their Safety<\/h3>\n
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Emergency Protocols<\/h2>\n
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