Division of Student Affairs

The University of North Texas cares about our students' success, not only academically, but emotionally and physically. Because of our commitment, we provide literally hundreds of departments and services across campus that respond to our students' unique needs. But sometimes, students do not ask for help when they need it. So in an effort to identify those students proactively, UNT has created a network of professionals from across campus that are committed to a caring, confidential program of identification, intervention and response in order to provide our students with the greatest chance of success and our community with the greatest level of protection.

UNT believes it is important to foster an environment that encourages students to maintain a standard of responsibility for self-care which includes the ability to respond adequately to one's emotional, physical, and educational needs. Some students who are distressed engage in behaviors that impact their self-welfare and the welfare of the university community.

The presence of demonstrated distress, disruptive or dangerous student behavior can be a predictor of future harm to self, others, and the larger UNT community. While we acknowledge that no one can predict with any degree of confidence whether a student will eventually progress to acts that are harmful to themselves or others, there are behaviors indicative of higher risk. These behaviors may require further assessment by appropriate professionals to promote the safety of the student and UNT community.

We created this website to accomplish the following:

• Educate you about the CARE Team and how it works;
• Provide you with information and tips about how to deal with incidents you may encounter;
• Provide additional resources on our campus and in our community.

If you have any questions or concerns for the CARE Team about a student or an incident, contact a CARE Team Chair or another member.

Mission

The mission of the CARE Team is to:

• Assist in protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the students and members of the UNT community.
• Support student success.
• Provide a comprehensive response to students whose behavior is disruptive to themselves or the environment.

The CARE Team is one of several resources available to the campus community to address these concerns. Other offices with similar purposes include Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities, Counseling and Testing Services, UNT Police Department, and the Office of Disability Accommodation.