Case Management

The Campus Awareness Response and Education Team (CARE Team) is a group of university administrators who meet regularly to identify, assess and respond to concerns regarding students who struggle academically, emotionally or psychologically and may present a risk to the health and/or safety to themselves or others. The purpose of the team is to identify early indicators of escalating and concerning behaviors in order to develop a plan for support which may include referrals to campus and community resources. The team addresses student related concerns, including but not limited to: suicidal ideation, mental health concerns, interpersonal violence/sex-based misconduct, arrest, death in the family, or any other significant event. 

The CARE Team is comprised of the following departments and offices:

• Office of the Dean of Students
• App State Police 
• Counseling and Psychological Services
• Office of Student Conduct
• Student Health Services
• University Housing
• Office of Disability Resources
• Office of Access and Equity: Equal Opportunity
• Office of the Registrar
• Wellness and Prevention Services
• Student Success and Community
• University College Academic Advising

The CARE Team is part of the larger Appalachian Safety Structure, which is outlined below. 

Quick Referral Guide for Faculty and Staff

Please review the referral guide to assist you with the decision of where to refer based on your interaction or observations with your student. The social, personal, and academic demands of college can place enormous stress on students. To help students stay fully engaged in the educational process and meet Appalachian's high standards, the University has numerous means of identifying students who might be struggling.