Crisis Intervention
A crisis is a time of intense emotional difficulty, trouble, or danger. We help those experiencing an emotional/mental health crisis by providing immediate and short-term assistance. A student will meet with a licensed counselor who will listen to and assess their unique needs. Depending on the individual situation this can include recommendations to seek immediate assistance in an emergency room or nearby behavioral health facility. In less critical situations, students can be provided referrals for support services. Examples include: suicidal ideation, mental health decline, substance abuse, domestic violence, grief support, etc.
Our Student Support Specialist is a licensed counselor that is available to assist students in an emotional/mental health crisis, helping them to deescalate, feel safe and supported. Mental health community referrals are provided as needed.
In addition to crisis intervention work, this role also handles reports for concerning behaviors related to mental health and appeals for students with extenuating circumstances through the SC Aware reporting system.
Our Student Support Specialist can be contacted by calling Student Relations at 734-462-4486. The SC Aware reporting system can be found at schoolcraft.edu/scaware.
Is a Student in Imminent Danger?
Risk of death or injury is high.
Student has a plan for suicide or violent attack and access to lethal means.
Suicidal ideation: thoughts or an unusual preoccupation about suicide may present in various ways:
- Self-harm
- Detailed planning
- Expressions of past bullying, trauma, abuse
- Past attempts of self, close friends, or family
- Suicide of close friends or family
- Written expressions in assignments, emails, class discussion board posts
- Distressing or concerning social media posts
- Significant change in attendance, participation, assignment completion/performance, overall behavior
Yes – Risk is HIGH!
Student has a plan for suicide or violent attack and access to lethal means
Call 911
– or –
Call SC Police at 734-462-4424
or 4424 from any campus phone
SCPD will connect with the Licensed Counselor on staff
Maybe
No specific plan or lethal means, but expressed suicidal ideation or threat of violence
Student in crisis: experiencing intense emotional difficulty, trouble or danger
Call SC Police at 734-462-4424
or 4424 from any campus phone
SCPD will connect with the Licensed Counselor on staff
No
Risk of death or harm is not imminent but there is a cause for concern
Always – Submit an SC Aware report, and we will provide support to the student
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Contact or refer student to Student Relations in MC175,
734-462-4486 to make an appointment with a Licensed Counselor
Other Resources
Free, 24/7 Crisis Support in the US
Text HOME to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Dial 988
suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Certified Peer Support Specialist Warmline
For persons with mental health conditions in Michigan
Call 888-PEER-753 (888-733-7753)
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m., 7 days a week
Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988, Press 1
veteranscrisisline.net