Care Support

Welcome to MCC's C.A.R.E. Support!

The mission of the Campus Assessment, Response & Evaluation (C.A.R.E.) is to promote the overall safety of its students and college community. C.A.R.E. directs actions toward assessing, referring and/or responding to actively enrolled credit and non-credit students identified as posing a threat to self or others in a coordinated and comprehensive manner with dignity and respect, to help them succeed and to ensure the safety of the campus community as a whole.

How to make a referral

In all situations, follow the steps below to connect the student to the appropriate resource.  

• Talk to the student privately about specific behaviors that are concerning. Listen to the student and express care and concern for his/her well-being.
• When making a referral, notify the student that you will be referring them, provide information about the service offered, the purpose of the referral, and encourage them to engage with the referral resource. 
• Refer the student to the appropriate resource as defined below. Click on the image below to begin your referral or visit www.mclennan.edu/refer

What happens after you make a referral? 

McLennan Community College CARE Team seeks to connect students to the proper department(s) that will provide the best resource(s). CARE reports are reviewed during normal business hours by people who are trained to assess and act. We conduct an initial assessment on every report.

We will collaborate with the person making the report and with other campus and community resources, if appropriate. In some cases, a more in-depth analysis may occur before a CARE Case Manager can determine next steps of intervention. The reporting party will be kept informed, as appropriate, of the situation while mindful of the privacy of all parties involved.

If there is a concern for safety, the CARE Team can help those who report to contact the appropriate on- and off-campus support and resources. While maintaining privacy is the CARE Team's goal, please be aware that reports and other communication may be subject to review as outlined in federal and state laws. The campus does not tolerate retaliation.

If there is a potential threat, Campus Police and if necessary, the CARE Team provides guidance and recommendations to the appropriate individuals to mitigate or manage the threat.