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Contact »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ's CARE Team

Do you have a concern about an individual on campus? Please submit a referral to the CARE Team.

Please note: Matters concerning grades, academic progress, financial aid and other issues associated with a student's academic program at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ should be directed to the appropriate college Dean and should not be reported through the Security Team reporting process.

Please describe the incident using facts, observations, witnesses, including a description of the behavior; action taken if any (e.g. medical service or refusal of same. medical transportation, student warned, asked to leave class, etc.) Avoid Personal judgements and/or feelings and hearsay.

Additional supporting material, such as electronic mail or other documents may be sent separately to the CARE Team Chair at safety@berkshirecc.edu or Campus mail to the Office of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services located in the Field Administration Building room 125.

 

Other Methods to Report Conduct Concerns

For an Emergency: Call 911 and then call Security 413-499-4660, ext. 6100.

Electronic reporting of concerning behavior does not preempt other methods of reporting. Suspected violations of law may be report to »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Security and the Massachusetts State Police. The »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Safety and Security Department provides a 24-hour telephone line (413-236-1010) that may be used to report a threat of violence or concerning behavior. This number should not be used for emergencies.

»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ's Personal Counseling offers assistance in how to help someone in crisis and how to make a referral. If students need immediate assistance, »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Security can also help them access the Brien Center Crisis Team at 413-499-0412, available 24 hours.

»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ also provides an Employee Assistance Program (for benefitted employees) available through the Human Resources Department, which is a confidential service that includes short-term assessments, counseling, crisis intervention and referrals.

Consultation:

If you are unsure what to do, and you wish to speak to a staff member directly about your concerns, please contact one of the following staff members, during regular business hours.

  • Lisa Mattila, Personal Counseling, 413-236-1609 or 413-236-1660
  • Ellis Richardson, Director of Safety and Security 413-236-1011
  • Celia Norcross, Dean of Students 413-236-1601