Interaction with a Distressed Student
Suggested Guidelines
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If the student is exhibiting behaviors that suggest he or she might harm himself or herself or anyone else, or if you feel threatened by the individual.
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Call 956.326.2911 (TAMIU Police Department Emergency line) immediately.
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Call 911 (Local Dispatch Center) immediately.
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If the student needs support but is not exhibiting behaviors that suggest imminent self or other-directed harm, and you do not feel threatened.
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Call 956.326.2230 and press 3 to speak with a crisis counselor directly. Do not leave the student alone.
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Ask what the student needs and, if they consent, contact or refer them to the following resources (consult the table below).
When Immediate Attention is Required
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Issue |
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Threats
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TAMIU Police Dept. - 956.326.2911 or |
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Medical emergency |
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Victim of
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Sexual Assault |
Other Circumstances
Want to Refer a Student facing or experiencing:
- A Crisis - no imminent danger to oneself or others.
- Displaying Odd behavior
- Engaging in Other Behaviors that may be perceived as being Harmful
Contact the Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Team (BAIT):
- Submit Form: BAIT Form
- Website: go.tamiu.edu/reportit
Have a Disability related issue:
Contact the TAMIU Disability Services for Students:
- Email: disabilityservices@tamiu.edu
- Phone: 956.326.3086
- Website: www.tamiu.edu/disability
Have an issue with:
- Depression and/or anxiety,
- Relationship problems,
- Stress management,
- Bizarre behavior,
- Alcohol and/or drug abuse
Contact the TAMIU Student Counseling Services:
- Email: counseling@tamiu.edu
- Phone: 956.326.2230
- Website: www.tamiu.edu/counseling
Have Medical Issues or Health Concerns:
Contact the TAMIU Student Health Services:
- Email: studenthealth@tamiu.edu
- Phone: 956.326.2235
- Website: www.tamiu.edu/health
Have allegations of Sexual Misconduct been committed against a student?
Contact Title IX:
- Submit Form: Title IX Compliant Form
- Email: TitleIX@tamiu.edu
- Phone: 956.326.2587
- Website: www.tamiu.edu/Title%20IX.shtml
Incident that Violates the Student Code of Conduct (TAMIU Student Handbook):
Contact the Office of Student Affairs:
- Submit Form: Student Conduct Form
- Email: studentaffairs@tamiu.edu
- Phone: 956.326.2265
- Website: www.tamiu.edu/studentaffairs
Issues with Academic Dishonesty or Academic Integrity:
Contact the Office of Student Affairs:
- Submit Form: Academic Dishonesty Form
- Email: studentaffairs@tamiu.edu
- Phone: 956.326.2265
- Website: www.tamiu.edu/studentaffairs/as.shtml
Early alert for academic or attendance matters:
Contact:
- Submit Form: Early Alert Form
- Academic Center for Excellence
- Email: academicsupport@tamiu.edu
- Phone: 956.326.4223
- Website: www.tamiu.edu/provost/ace
- Advicing and Retention
- Email: ucadvising@tamiu.edu
- Phone: 956.326.3130
- Website: www.tamiu.edu/uc/ace/advising.shtml
- Graduate School
- Email: GraduateSchool@tamiu.edu
- Phone: 956.326.3020
- Website: www.tamiu.edu/gradschool
Incident that Violates the Housing & Residence Life Policies:
Contact the Housing & Residence Life Policies:
- Submit Form: Academic Dishonesty Form
- Email: studentaffairs@tamiu.edu
- Phone: 956.326.1300
- Website: www.tamiu.edu/studentaffairs/as.shtml