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Referrals
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As a
parent, faculty/staff member or friend, you can consult with the UCPS at
any time regarding your concern about a particular student or situation.
Perhaps we can help, either by providing information or in facilitating a
referral.
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In
emergency situations involving a student who may be unwilling or unable
to contact the UCPS directly, the faculty member should call either
campus police, the Office of Student Life, or our office; the UCPS has an
on-call system with a staff member available 24 hours a day.
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If
you have determined that a student might benefit from UCPS services, it
is usually best to:
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Communicate your concerns
directly to the student
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Be specific about the
behaviors or statements that have aroused your concern and avoid making
generalizations
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If the student agrees to the
referral, either you or the student can call our office to make an
appointment; during the initial meeting, one of our staff will help the
student make decisions about the type of assistance needed
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If the student is reluctant
or rejects the referral, consider calling the Dean of Students. Someone
from that office may call the student in, to assess the student's need
for help
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Signs
a Student May Benefit from Our Services:
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Appears
depressed, withdrawn, little motivation for academic pursuits;
references to suicide
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Is not attending class,
failing exams, or failing to hand in assignments
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Frequently falls asleep in
class
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Comes to class smelling of
alcohol
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Appears to be inebriated or
high in class
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Frequently appears to be
agitated, distracted, or distant
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Loses interest in her or his
personal appearance
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Exhibits odd, peculiar, or
bizarre behavior
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Has
experienced some recent or past trauma (i. e.- sexual assault, death of
friend/family member) that is interfering with his/her ability to function
in an academic or social environment
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Seems highly anxious or
"stressed out"
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Has interpersonal
difficulties/relationship problems
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