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EMERGENCY SITUATION - CALL 9-1-1Ìýor 6911

Follow up by submitting a Ìýso that the CARE Team can follow up after the immediate crisis is managed. Ìý

EMERGENCY SITUATION - CALL 9-1-1Ìýor 6911

Follow up by submitting a Ìýso that the CARE Team can follow up after the immediate crisis is managed.Ìý

EMERGENCY SITUATION - CALL 9-1-1

Follow up by submitting a Ìýso that the CARE Team can follow up after the immediate crisis is managed.

Immediately call 9-1-1- or 6911 if a student is unable to care for themselves or is severely impaired due to substance use.Ìý

If there is suspected substance abuse or misuse or the student shares thatÌýthey are struggling with substance abuse or misuse, pleaseÌýsubmitÌýaÌý.

Start by speaking with the student directly to better understand the situation. Ask whether they are having difficulty with the course material or if personal, financial, health, or other concerns are affecting their ability to learn.

Encourage the student to connect with Â黨ÐÇ¿Õmv academic support resources, such as advising, success coaching, or tutoring.

If concerns about the student’s academic progress persist, submit an academic alert in Ìýto initiate additional outreach and support.

Repeated or ongoing disruptions, like frequent interruptions or distracting behavior, should be addressed and reported. Submit a Ìýfor continuous or hostile behavior. If the situation becomes violent or dangerous, call 9‑1‑1 and Campus Safety (269‑470‑6084) immediately.

Use minor disruptions as an opportunity to set clear expectations and build rapport, and submit a Ìýif personal or academic challenges appear to be contributing.

Encourage the student to seek help from the LMC Student Well-Being & Accessibility Department.

Follow up by submitting a Ìýso that the CARE Team can follow up with the student to offer support and resources. Ìý

Encourage the studentÌýto think about some of their interests/hobbies andÌýlookÌýat the various ways to get involved throughÌýLMC Student Clubs.ÌýThe next time you see the student, check in with them again to see if their feelings have resolved.

If you feel outreachÌýis appropriate,ÌýsubmitÌýaÌýso that our CARE Team canÌýfollow-upÌýwith theÌýstudentÌýto offer support and services.

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Stress, anxiety, and feelings of depression are normal feelings that all of us experience at times. If a student shares with you that they are stressed, anxious, or depressed, be supportive and validating to the student. Perhaps ask them what is causing them to feel this way and talk with them about how they could cope with their stress. Encourage them to find some effective ways to address their feelings (organization, exercise, asking for help, or sharing with a trustedÌýfriend).Ìý

If the student shares that they are experiencing stress, anxiety, or depression and indicate it is impairing normal daily functioning, encourage the student to seek help from theÌýLMC Student Well-Being & Accessibility Department.ÌýÌý

If you feel follow-up is needed after talking with the student, pleaseÌýsubmitÌýaÌýÌýso that our CARE Team can follow up with theÌýstudentÌýto offer support and resources.Ìý

Encourage the student to reach out to the LMC Student Well-Being & Accessibility Department.ÌýÌý

Submit aÌýÌýso that our CARE Team canÌýfollow-upÌýwith theÌýstudentÌýto offer support and resources.

If the student has communicated a specific plan to harm themselves or others, this is an EMERGENCY SITUATION – CALL 9-1-1 or 6911.Ìý

Please follow up by completing aÌýÌýso that our CARE Team can follow up with the student after they receive the required immediate medical and safety care.ÌýÌý

Encourage the student to reach out to the LMC Student Well-Being & Accessibility department.ÌýÌý

Let theÌýstudentÌýknow you areÌýgratefulÌýthey felt comfortable sharing this information with you. Also, let the student know you will need to share this information with the Title IX Coordinator, so that they can be offered additional support and services.ÌýÌý

Submit a report to the LMC Title IX Coordinator either online atÌýÌýor by contacting the Dean of Student Life & Engagement, Title IX Coordinator at (269) 927-6172.

First, contact the student directly. Send them an email to let them know you are concerned and would like to meet with them.ÌýÌý

If the student is not responsive to your outreach attempts, you can submit a notification via .

If you are worried about the student’s overall personal, physical, mental, or emotional wellbeing, please submit aÌýÌýsoÌýthe CARE Team can follow up and connect the student to support and resources.ÌýÌýÌý

Refer students to Student Well-Being & Accessibility, the designated campus authority, to verify disabilities and to authorize specific accommodations for students with documented disabilities.