What Is It?
Use this form to share concerns about a Ursinus College community member’s well being or mental health. The CARE (Concern, Awareness, Reporting, Education) process helps the college identify, assess, and support anyone who may be struggling, before situations become crises.
You might submit a CARE concern if you notice a student:
- Withdrawing from classes, work, or friends
- Showing a significant change in mood, behavior, or appearance
- Expressing hopelessness, extreme stress, or thoughts of self‑harm
- Showing unusual, aggressive, or impulsive behavior
- Experiencing a difficult life event (loss, illness, housing/financial crisis)
This form is not an emergency response tool.
If you believe someone is in immediate danger or is actively threatening to harm themselves or others, call Campus Safety at 610‑409‑3333 or 911 first, then complete this form if appropriate.
After you submit this form:
- A CARE / student support team (including Student Affairs and other appropriate staff) will review the information.
- The team may gather additional information, reach out to the student, and/or connect them with mental health and academic support resources.
- Information is shared only with those who need to know in order to support the student and address safety concerns.
You may choose to identify yourself or submit a concern anonymously. Providing your contact information allows the CARE team to follow up with you if they need clarification and to let you know the concern has been received.
Who Is the Primary Audience?
- Ursinus faculty, students and staff
- Ursinus students who are concerned about another student
- Campus Safety, Student Affairs, RAs, coaches, and other staff entering a concern on someone’s behalf
When to Use This Service
Use this service when:
- You are worried about a student (academically, emotionally, or behaviorally) and want someone to check in or coordinate support.
- You’re not sure whether a situation rises to the level of conduct, CARE, or counseling, but it “doesn’t feel right.”
- You have received information from a student, colleague, or parent that suggests a person might be in distress.
Do not use this service when:
- There is an immediate threat to self or others, or active suicidal behavior. → Call Campus Safety / 911 first.
- You are reporting a crime in progress. → Call Campus Safety / 911.
How Do I Use It?
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