Care Services
Welcome to MCC's C.A.R.E Services!
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.
The C.A.R.E team - Our purpose?
The purpose of the C.A.R.E. Team is to address situations in which a student may be of harm to self or others.
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.