Staff members are often among the first to notice that something is amiss with a student. You may be concerned that a student is acting strangely or seems depressed, but it may not be clear how you might be helpful. This site summarizes resources available to you and to the student.
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
If the student’s behavior is significantly out of control, or you believe that someone’s life may be in danger, phone the Department of Public Safety immediately (863-4111).
If you are seeking consultation about the situation, either for yourself or for the student, contact one of the offices listed above.