Behaviors of Concern
Creating a caring campus starts with all of us. The behaviors listed below could be signs that someone is struggling or in need of help. If something gives you pause, say something. Acting early can make all the difference.
For emergencies or immediate threats, call 911.
- Academic Concerns
- Missed more than 2 classes without contact
- Feels that he/she has been treated unfairly or is being targeted
- Financial stress
- Food insecurity
- Homelessness
- Family dysfunction/stress
- Concerned parent/family member
- Aggression/hostility
- Disruptive behavior
- Engaging in abusive, bullying, or intimidating behaviors towards others
- Engaging in stalking or harassment of others
- Retaliation
- Theft or damage/destruction to property
- Hazing and/or bullying
- Dating/Relationship issues
- Depressed
- Extreme anxiety/panic attack
- Extreme mood swings
- Overly stressed or overwhelmed
- Extreme withdrawal
- Grief and/or loss
- Flat affect or extreme lack of responsiveness
- Mental health issues or concerns
- Eating disorder (anorexia or bulimia)
- Expression of suicidal thoughts
- Self-harming behavior (cutting, burning, etc.)
- Expression of suicidal plans or acts. STOP – DIAL 911
- Disconnected from reality
- Hallucinations
- Access to weapon/brandishing weapon
- Alarming communications (drawings, social media posts, or other writings that cause alarm)
- Bizarre or erratic behavior or language
- Possession of unauthorized weapons
- Preoccupation with ammunition, bombs, fire, or weapons
- Preoccupation (or identifies) with violent acts or actors
- Attempts to harm others
- Threat of violence
- Physical assault or unwanted touching
- Victim of crime, bullying or harassment
- Witness to incident
- Alcohol or other drug concerns
- Accident/Injury
- Incoherent or slurred speech
- Pregnancy and/or parenting needs
