Reasons to Refer

Bridge the gap between those who need support and those who can help

Academic

• Notable change in classroom behavior (e.g., increased frustration, ranting, apathy, depressed mood, decline in participation, etc.)
• Uncharacteristically poor academic performance
• Sudden increase in incomplete and missing assignments or exams
• Cumulative and/or consecutive unexplained absences from class
• Correspondence or assignments that convey clear intentions to harm self or others

Emotional/Mental

• Vague or specific threats to others
• Written or verbal expressions of self-harm, suicide, death, dying, or hopelessness
• Mental health hospitalization
• Overly aggressive behavior toward others
• Overreaction to circumstances
• Behaviors that appear odd, paranoid, or delusional or convey visual or auditory hallucinations
• Substance abuse
• Disengaged behavior
• Apparent inability to appropriately regulate emotions (e.g., anxiety, fear, frustration, sadness, etc.)
• Traumatic or grievous event (e.g., accident, death in the family, abuse, etc.)

Physical

• Notable change in behavior or appearance (e.g., lethargy, hygienic concerns, rapid weight loss or gain, significant change in diet, etc.)
• Deterioration in living conditions
• Threats or overly aggressive behavior toward others
• Self-injurious behaviors
• Substance abuse or impaired functioning

Spiritual

• Crisis of faith
• Loss or grief
• Ongoing medical need
• Medical hospitalization
• Benevolence need