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Red Flag is a web-based software program where members of the campus community can confidentially submit information to the CARES Team regarding student care needs or a concerning pattern or marked change of student behavior.
CARES: Campus Action Referral and Evaluation System
The CARE System contributes to the climate of academic success at The University of Southern Mississippi. It promotes a healthy lifestyle and contributes to a safe and secure campus by:
- Facilitating rapid assessment and effective referral of students with mental health issues and behavioral issues
- Assisting and supporting students to optimize their performance in the academic environment
- Reducing risk of harm to self or others
- Contributing to a safe and productive living and learning environment for our students, faculty and staff
- Educating and training
students, faculty and staff to
recognize students in need
of referral
Four components of CARES
- CARES Team:
A multi-disciplinary team of student affairs and academic affairs professionals that addresses current student concerns and creates protocols and procedures surrounding student behavior and mental health issues - Critical Incident Response Team:
A quick-response team that immediately responds to campus crisis situations. The team performs threat assessments, makes recommendations and interventions in regard to issues of campus safety. - CARES Advisory Team:
Campus representatives who act as liaisons between the CARES team and the campus community - Campus Connections:
Provides gatekeeper training and education for students, parents, faculty and staff regarding the issues of safety and mental health in our campus community