PURPOSE
The safety of students at Coastal Bend College is extremely important to us. The CBC CARE Team works collaboratively and proactively to provide early intervention and assistance to CBC students who need assistance. The team uses approaches to identify, assess and alleviate risks associated with students exhibiting concerning behaviors or thoughts. The CARE Team ensures that the student is referred to the appropriate resources.
There are times when students, parents, faculty, or staff may have concerns about a CBC student. The CARE Team welcomes referrals from students and their families, as well as faculty and staff, whenever issues related to a student’s health, well-being, or safety are identified.
Core CARE Team Members
- Dean of Student Services & Accessibility (Chair)
- Assistant Professor, Psychology & Sociology
- Cougar Care Director
- Chief of Police or designee
- Student Success Coordinator
- Site Director
CARE Team Referral Process
After a CARE Team Referral is submitted, what comes next? Generally, we make our first contact with the student within 48 hours to address their health and well-being, and we offer additional services as necessary. Our outreach efforts include sending an email followed by two phone calls to the student. Every student referred to CARE receives details about resources available both on-campus and off-campus.