General Care and Concern Referral

 

Members of the university community are encouraged to report concerning behavior of a student, faculty, staff member, or organization/group.

Please note that information will be received and reviewed during normal business hours (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm). Incoming submissions are not monitored 24/7. If there is an emergency, contact the BUPD at 617-353-2121. If off-campus dial 911.

This report is an official communication with the University and is not confidential. Reports and referrals will be handled as discreetly as reasonably possible to protect all involved parties and in accordance with all federal and state laws and other University policies. 

No person, who in good faith, reports threatening or other troubling behavior in accordance with these guidelines will be subject to retaliation. Reports and referrals will be handled as discreetly as reasonably possible to protect all involved parties and in accordance with all federal and state laws and other University policies. 

Some examples of concerning behaviors may include, but are not limited to:   

  • Threatening words or actions, online posting in social media or journals that are threatening (if imminent, contact 617-353-2121);
  • Unexplained and extreme aggression toward others;
  • Projects or papers that convey clear intentions to harm self or others;
  • Observed self-injurious behavior, such as emaciation, burns or cuts;
  • Suicidality, including threats, gestures, ideation and known attempts of suicide (if imminent, contact 617-353-2121);
  • Stalking (including cyberstalking);
  • Aggressive acts toward an identified group;
  • Individuals with weapons or infatuation with fire, firearms, bombs, ammunition or weaponry;
  • Paranoia or delusions by the individual that he/she is being targeted;
  • Uncharacteristic poor academic performance;
  • Substance abuse or being under the influence of illicit drugs;
  • Depressed/persistent sadness/unexplained crying;
  • Disturbed eating behaviors;
  • Disturbing written material/class discussion;
  • Excessive anxiety/extreme mood swings; and
  • Significant change in appearance/behaviors, lack of hygiene.