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Make a Referral to the CARE Team

Make a Referral to the CARE Team

Please use this form to report any concerns you have about a community member's wellbeing.
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The HPU CARE Team
The High Point University Collaboration, Assessment, Response, and Education (CARE) Team is a multidisciplinary group of appointed professional staff members responsible for identifying, assessing, and responding to concerns regarding students, faculty/staff, and community members in order to maintain a safe and supportive campus community. The CARE Team takes a holistic and objective approach to identifying concerns, assessing needs, and implementing appropriate interventions using evidence-based practices.

The main goal of the CARE Team is to provide a safe and supportive environment for all members of the University community. Team members will coordinate outreach to referred individuals to identify their needs and connect them with resources and interventions that support their wellbeing and that of the University community. The CARE Team also educates the campus community about how to identify concerns as well as how to report and make referrals.

Threat Assessment

The CARE Team is also tasked with assessing concerning behaviors of HPU community members and guests who may pose a threat to self, others, or the HPU community and to recommend interventions accordingly. Interventions may include but are not limited to: 

  • Referral to law enforcement/HPU Police and Security 
  • Referral to Human Resources (employees only) 
  • Referral to the Office of Community Standards (students only) 
  • Referral to Peer Assisted Learning Services (students only) 
  • A University-Initiated Leave of Absence (students only)

How to Make a Referral

Any concerned person is encouraged to utilize the CARE Referral form to refer a person of concern to the CARE Team. CARE forms are received, reviewed, and addressed by the Office of Student Life in conjunction with the CARE Team. All reports received are protected under FERPA and information in the report will be kept as private as possible, though it is not confidential. These concerns can include, but are not limited to:

  • Attendance Issues/Academic Difficulty
  • Significant Change in Appearance or Behavior
  • Threats to Self or Others
  • Substance Abuse
  • Disordered Eating
  • Homesickness/Transition to College
  • Familial Concerns
  • Physical or Mental Health Concerns

To refer a person of concern, please use one of the following methods:

CARE Referral Form (recommended)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 336-841-9231
In Person: Office of Student Life, Slane Student Center, Third Floor (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm)

All reports will be addressed in accordance with University policy. Please note that the CARE Team is unable to provide you with follow-up about or information regarding a resolution to your concern. 

Please note that the CARE Team should NOT be contacted as first-response to emergencies. If there is an immediate threat or concern for someone’s health or safety, please call HPU Security at 336-841-9111 or call 911.