CBC C.A.R.E. Team

The safety of students at Coastal Bend College is extremely important to us. The CBC C.A.R.E. (Concern, Assess, Response, Evaluate) 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.

ROLE OF THE CARE TEAM

REFERRAL PROCESS

Step 1: Complete & submit the CARE Team Referral Form

Step 2: The CARE Team will meet to discuss to recommend appropriate intervention strategies to student.

The CARE Team reviews referrals during normal hours of operation, Mon.-Fri., 8 AM - 5 PM and during the Summer Mon.-Thurs., 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM.
NOTE: The CARE Team Referral Form should NOT be used for emergency situations. In case of an emergency call 9-1-1.

C.A.R.E. Team Resources

National Suicide Hotline
988 - This is the national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. You also have the option to chat with a counselor by visiting https://988lifeline.org/chat/.

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88768 - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse. Contacts to the Hotline can expect highly-trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education and referral services in over 200 languages.