
In the university setting, faculty members are often in the
best position to observe behavior in students or other persons on campus that
causes concern for the person’s well being, or even for the safety of the
person or others. The following material
is provided as a resource to help faculty identify potentially troublesome
behavior and determine a course of action.
If you
observe the following, call the University’s
Faculty Intervention Team at 277-SAFE (277-7233).
You will be
connected to a mental health professional who will consult with you about the
behavior and recommend possible courses of action, including referrals. You will be asked to identify yourself, and
may be contacted to follow up after the initial call.
If you observe the
following, call 911 immediately. These behaviors suggest an imminent danger, and immediate intervention
is required to avert more serious consequences.
Resources
for Faculty and Staff
for Student
Intervention and Safety
Below
are some resources that may assist you when you have concerns and would like to
take steps toward identifying the risk and what interventions to take:
Information on identifying disturbing behavior,
interventions, resources available and referral sheet, and other UNM relevant
resources.
A checklist for changes in behavior for students
and what these changes could mean. Also, actions for these changes.
Information/interventions
and resources card.
Faculty
Intervention Team (FIT)
If
you need assistance to determine the most appropriate action to take with
identifying a student’s troublesome behavior and what actions to take, there is
a phone line you can call. The phone
number is: 277-SAFE (277-7233).
Through
this phone line, you have access to a licensed counselor at UNM Student Health
Center Counseling (SHAC). Multiple resources are utilized once there has been a determination of
the behavior and the best approach for handling it.
Campus Police
website
http://police.unm.edu/emergency.html
This
brochure provides information on campus emergency plans, how to be prepared,
and the UNM ALERT Network.
LoboAlerts (Emergency Text Notification System)
LoboAlerts is the new, opt-out text messaging system that provides faculty, staff, registered students, affiliates of UNM, and UNMH employees with fast, convenient, real-time message alerts. To learn more about this service and to verify your contact information visit: http://loboalerts.unm.edu
The following suggestions may be helpful in dealing with a student
about whom you are concerned or if a student seeks you out:
Student Health & Counseling (277-4537) can help with services or referrals. Tell the student what you know
about the recommended person or service.