Counselling Services

Referring At-Risk Students

A student may or may not ask for help. It is important to be able to identify a student who may be feeling distressed.
A student may or may not ask for help. It is important to be able to identify a student who may be feeling distressed.

Faculty and staff are often in a position to identify students who are "at risk." Recognizing the signs of emotional distress and responding with interest and concern in a timely manner may be a critical factor in helping students resolve problems that are interfering with academic achievement.

The following guidelines, which are also available for download below, outline when professional counselling might be beneficial to a student and how to make a referral to on-campus counselling resources. Confidentiality and information about emergency services and consultation are also described.

We appreciate the concern faculty and staff have for the well-being of students and recognize the central role that faculty and staff play in linking students to campus resources.

Identifying and Referring At-Risk Students: A Guide for Faculty and Staff (381KB PDF) Identifying and Referring At-Risk Students: A Guide for Faculty and Staff

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