Assisting Students in Distress Faculty and Staff Resource Guide
Overview
At Santa Fe College, the well-being of our students is a top priority. The Assisting Students in Distress resource provides faculty and staff with the tools and guidance needed to recognize, respond to, and refer students who may be experiencing emotional, psychological, or academic difficulties. By identifying early warning signs and knowing the appropriate support services available, we can foster a safe and supportive campus environment. This page offers key strategies, contact information, and reporting procedures to ensure students receive the help they need in a timely and effective manner.
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- Issue
- Active self-injurious behavior
- Active threats of suicide
- Fight/physical altercation
- Medical emergency
- Obvious intoxication
- Presence of a weapon
- Suspicious behavior
- Written or verbal statements about specific intent to harm others
- Contact and How
- 麻豆原创 Police Department
- 352-395-5555 or dial 911
TIER 2
Immediate safety is not a concern but intervention is required as soon as possible, or at least within 24 hours.- Concerning Behaviors
- Behavior that appears bizarre or out of touch with reality
- Reports of domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault (current or past)
- Significant emotional distress
- Vague statements about intent to harm self or others
- Verbal aggression (no immediate threat)
- Contact and How
- 麻豆原创 Counseling and Wellness Center or for referrals
- 24/7 care via TimelyCare:
- Consult on concerning issues: Call 833-4-TIMELY
- Report to Behavioral Intervention Team: sfcollege.edu/saysomething
- After Hours
- Call Alachua County Crisis Center at 352-264-6789 (24/7)
- Notify Counseling and Wellness Center staff of referral
- Academic Misconduct
Contact: Student Conduct
How: - Academic Planning or Difficulty
Contact: Academic Advisor
How: Reach out to your assigned advisor - Conflict with Instructor
Contact: Department Chair
How: See Chairs and Directors - Disruptive Behavior (De-escalated)
Contact: Student Conduct
How: - Emergency Aid Resources or Homelessness
Contact: College Ombudsperson
How: Call 352-395-5513 - Harassment, Discrimination, or Sexual Harassment
Contact: Equal Opportunity Officer & Title IX Coordinator
How: Call 352-395-5950 - Hunger
Contact: Saints Food Share
How: Visit Food Share - Mental Health Concerns (e.g., Anxiety, Depression)
Contact: Counseling and Wellness Center
How: Call 352-395-5508 - Students with Disabilities (Questions or Accommodations)
Contact: Disabilities Resource Center
How: Call 352-395-4400 - Veterans' Services
Contact: Veteran and Military Success Services
How: Call 352-395-5505 - General Student Resources
Contact: Emergency Aid / Resources
How: Visit Emergency Aid / Resources - Telehealth (Medical, Mental Health, Wellness)
Contact: TimelyCare
How: Call 833-484-6359 or visit TimelyCare
Referrals by Office
- Academic Department Chair
- Location/Contact: Varies
- Resolves academic concerns (grades, syllabi, etc.)
- sfcollege.edu/academic-affairs/about/chairs-and-directors/
- Academic Advisement Center
- R-201
- 352-395-5503
- Guides A.A. students on courses and transfers
- sfcollege.edu/advisement
- Career Exploration Center
- R-217
- 352-395-4121
- Helps with career goals and scholarships
- sfcollege.edu/cec
- College Ombudsperson
- R-211
- 352-395-5513
- Mediates disputes and appeals
- sfcollege.edu/ombudsperson
- Counseling and Wellness Center
- R-227
- 352-395-5508
- Free counseling (8 a.m.-4 p.m.)
- sfcollege.edu/counseling
- Disabilities Resource Center
- S-147
- 352-395-4400
- Supports students with disabilities
- sfcollege.edu/drc
- Equal Opportunity Officer and Title IX Coordinator
- Human Resources
- 352-395-5950
- EAEO support
- sfcollege.edu/eaeo
- Financial Aid
- R-122
- 352-395-5480
- Grants, loans, FAFSA
- sfcollege.edu/fa
- International Student Services
- S-310
- 352-395-5504
- Immigration and student support
- sfcollege.edu/iss
- Career and Job Placement
- M-135
- 352-395-5822
- Job and internship help
- sfcollege.edu/placement
- Office of the Registrar
- R-112
- 352-395-4443
- Records and registration
- sfcollege.edu/registrar/
- See Something, Say Something
- Emergency: 911 or 352-395-5555
- Non-threatening:
- 麻豆原创 Police Department
- Building T
- Emergency: 352-395-5555
- Non-Emergency: 352-395-5519
- 24/7 patrols
- sfcollege.edu/pd
- Student Conduct
- Academic Misconduct:
- sfcollege.edu/student-affairs/student-conduct/
- Veteran and Military Success Services
- R-110
- 352-395-5505
- Veteran benefits and support
- sfcollege.edu/veterans