The Care Team

Top 10 Care Resources

picture of reaching handsWe are all caring for Brandeis students, whether they are on-campus or off-campus. These resources and tips offer guidance to students, faculty and staff

  1. Emergency/imminent safety threat (e.g., active self-harm, community danger): On-campus Brandeis Police — 781-736-3333; off-campus 911
  2. Mental health: Brandeis Counseling Center (BCC) — 781-736-3730 (24/7 consultation service available)
  3. Physical health: Health Center Business hours — 781-736-3677; After-hours urgent consultation — 781-239-1948
  4. Academic issues such as skipping classes, not turning in assignments, failing exams or assignments, contact: Academic Services — 781-736-3470 for undergraduates or the Office of Graduate Affairs  — 781-736-3547 for graduate students
  5. Signs of distress or concerns that can wait 1 business day (erratic or disruptive behavior, concerning changes in sleep, appetite, mood, hygiene, relationship or disclosure of a personal, physical illness or emotional issue): Submit an I Care Form
  6. Roommate conflicts, adjustment to campus life: Department of Community Living during business hours — 781-736-5060; for urgent matters after hours, please call 781-736-5000. Brandeis Police will contact an Area Coordinator on-call
  7. Spiritual dialogue and religious connection: Center for Spiritual Life — 781-736-3570
  8. Decrease in engagement (e.g. class, club, regular activity.): try reaching out directly to the student by phone, text or email and ask for a reply within two business days. If there is no reply, try again and let them know that if you still do not hear back, that you may need to engage other options to ensure their wellbeing. Consider who else might assist with the student such as faculty members, staff, coaches, peers, and/or submit an I Care Form
  9. Financial Concerns: 781-736-3700 or sfs@brandeis.edu; Emergency Funding
  10. Be kind to yourself and ask for more assistance with a situation if you need to. Check out these additional resources:

Still not sure what to? Talk with someone. Your academic or International Students and Scholars Office advisor, manager, coach, faculty, dean, CA (community advisor) or area coordinator may help you figure out the next step.