Students of Concern
The Dean of Students office works collaboratively with departments across campus to coordinate interventions, support, and resources for students in distress.
The first step in assisting students in distress is to recognize concerning behavior and then take action. The decision tree will help you decide the best course of action.
Persons of Concern Response Guide
When in doubt, reach out!
Does this person need immediate assistance?
If yes → The person’s behavior is clearly reckless, dangerous, or threatening, disorderly or significantly disruptive and is suggestive of imminent harm to self or others in the community.
Dial 911 or call the University Police at 931-372-3224.
If unsure → Indicators or stress are observed, but the severity is unclear. The interaction has left you feeling uneasy or concerned about the person.
Contact the Center for Counseling & Mental Health Wellness at 931-372-3331 or 855-206-8997 24/7 for free, confidential, direct, and immediate guidance.
If no → No concern for the person’s immediate safety, but they appear to be experiencing emotional, financial, or other personal or professional concerns.
Submit a concern report at tntech.edu/concern. If the person is a student, submit a “Student of Concern” form or contact the Dean of Students. If they are an employee, submit an “Employee of Concern” form or contact Human Resources.
Need Immediate Assistance?
Contact these resources available 24/7
- 911
- University Police – 931-372-3234
- Eagle Eye Crisis Hotline - 931-372-3331 or 855-206-8997 after hours
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
- Suicide Hotline: 800-784-2433
Submit a Person of Concern Report
If the person does not require immediate assistance or consultation with the Center for Counseling and Mental Health Wellness, submit a concern referral.
Student of Concern Employee of Concern General Concern
Submitting a concern referral allows trained professionals to evaluate the concern and follow up with the individual to provide resources and support.
For students, referrals will be reviewed by the CARE Team. Human Resources will review employee referrals.
While anonymous reports are accepted, you are strongly encouraged to provide your name and contact information so additional information may be requested and follow-up is possible.
Review the referral page for more information.
About the CARE Team
The CARE (Coordination, Assessment, Response, and Education) Team evaluates and responds to students experiencing distress by connecting them with resources to support their well-being. Students referred to the CARE Team will be contacted by the appropriate Team member(s), and progress updates are shared regularly among Team members until the student’s circumstances no longer necessitate CARE Team intervention. Though the Team meets weekly, information is shared and follow-up among members and with students is ongoing throughout each week.
The team consists of:
- AVP/Dean of Students (chairperson)
- Center for Counseling and Mental Health Wellness Director
- Clinical Coordinator
- Chief of University Police
- Title IX Coordinator
- Associate Provost
- Accessible Education Center Director
- Assistant Director of Residential Life
