To download a printable copy of the UCSB Distressed Students Response Protocol, click the button below.
If you notice any of the following behaviors, the Distressed Student Protocol will assist you in responding to the student and providing appropriate referrals.
Student Behaviors
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Behavioral or emotional change
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Social withdrawal
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Change in hygiene or appearance
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Alcohol or drug abuse
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Decline in academic performance
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Excessive or inappropriate anger
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Bizarre thoughts or behavior
Staff/faculty Reactions to Student’s Behavior
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Feeling alarmed or frightened
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Feeling uncomfortable about student’s comments or behavior
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Concern about student’s ability to function
Is there danger to self or others?
Yes, or student needs immediate attention
Call 911 or (805) 893-3446 UCPD is the campus community’s emergency response service for medical, psychiatric, and safety concerns.
No, but I am concerned
Submit an online referral to Student Mental Health Coordination Services: www.sa.ucsb.edu/ REFERaGAUCHO
No, but student is having
academic or personal issues
Refer to Appropriate Campus Support Services:
- Counseling and Health Resources
- 893-5013 Alcohol & Drug Program
- 893-4411 Counseling & Psychological Services, 24- Hour Phone Counseling
- 893-3088 Social Work Services
- 893-3371 Student Health Services
- 893-3030 Student Mental Health Coordination Services
Sexual/Interpersonal Violence Resources
- 893-4613 Campus Advocacy Resources and Education
- 893-5410 Title IX & Sexual Harassment Compliance Office
- 893-5012 Respondent Services Coordination
Academic Resources
Other Resources
- 893-4758 Educational Opportunity Program
- 708-4739 Undocumented Student Services
- 893-2929 Office of International Students & Scholars
- 893-5016 Office of Student Conduct
- 893-5847 Resource Center for Sexual & Gender Diversity
- Financial Crisis Team
For a complete list of resources, visit:
Directory of Resources
UCSB is committed to providing a quality learning environment.
Faculty, TAs, and staff will often be the first to encounter a student
who is in distress. Encouragement and helping the student to seek
assistance with the appropriate campus and community resources
are key. UCSB has multiple professionals poised to respond to
distressed students. These staff members include social workers,
psychologists, psychiatrists, and coordinators of student mental health
services. Student Mental Health Coordination Services is a readily
accessible single point of contact for staff, faculty, and students
who are concerned about a distressed student. The coordinators
will consult about a student, provide referrals to campus departments,
develop action plans, and follow up with students, staff, and faculty
as appropriate.