Make a report when someone you know shows any of these signs of distress.

• Academic assignments dominated by themes of extreme hopelessness or rage;
• Angry, hostile, physically violent or verbally abusive;
• Appearing disoriented, slurred speech, or inability to communicate;
• Behavior is out of context or out of touch with reality;
• Content of writings or presentations are disturbing;
• Disruptive behavior interferes with teaching & learning;
• Exhibits poor hygiene, fatigue or listlessness;
• Exhibits signs of drug, alcohol or other substance abuse;
• Expresses suicidal thoughts/feelings or personal problems;
• Exhibits signs of excessive gambling;
• Increased demand for attention;
• Is having difficulty with personal/family issues;
• Office appointments focus on personal issues;
• Responses to events are disproportionate or overly emotional;
• Signs of depression, self-harm, cutting, anxiety;
• Signs of eating disorder or displays negative body image;
• Victim of, or witness to, violence, intimidation or threatening behavior;
• Written or verbal comments about harm to self or others; or
• Any other sign of distress which you believe someone else should know about.

These behaviors, especially when more than one are present, may be signs describing a student in distress.
There are many resources available to help Crowder College students.

Your report to the Crowder College Behavior Intervention Team (BIT) can make a difference.

To make a report click here.