Because faculty play prominent roles in the daily lives of students—as teachers, mentors, and advisors—they are often the first to notice when a student may be experiencing emotional or psychological difficulties. While each case will be unique, there are resources for consultation and to assist you.
Key Contacts for Assistance:
- For a concern about immediate harm or threat: Brown Department of Public Safety, 863-4111
- For a concern about someone’s behavior, to consult on having action taken, or for support: The Office of Student Life, weekdays from 8:30-5 -- 863-3145; Nights and weekends – access administrator-on-call through DPS, 863-3322
- To access counseling, to consult about a situation or for urgent contact with a Clinician-on-call, contact Psychological Services at 863-3476.
- For support with an academic issue:
- For undergraduates, contact the Dean of the College office, weekdays at 863-9800
- For graduate students, contact the Dean of the Graduate School office at 863-2600
- For medical students, contact the Medical School office at 863-3971