BC3 C.A.R.E. Team
We're here to help - because your safety and well-being matter.
The C.A.R.E. (Campus Assessment Response & Evaluation) Team at BC3 supports students who may be experiencing distress or displaying concerning behavior. Our goal is to help before a situation becomes a crisis—through early outreach, care, and connection.
We work together as a college community to keep BC3 a safe, supportive place to learn and grow.
Is this an emergency?
The C.A.R.E. Team is not an emergency response team.
If someone is in immediate danger or needs urgent help:
- Call BC3 Campus Police: 724.287.8711 x8450
- Or dial 9-1-1
When Should You Submit a Concern?
Trust your instincts. If something feels “off,” it’s okay to say something. The earlier we know, the sooner we can help.
You can report:
- Unusual, erratic, or disruptive behavior
- Sudden extended absences from class
- Alarming themes in writing or speech
- Statements about harming oneself or others
- Anything that causes concern for someone’s safety or well-being
When in doubt, fill it out. It’s always better to report than to ignore a concern.
Submit a C.A.R.E. Report
Use our secure online form to share your concern. Reports can be made confidentially.
Complete the Online C.A.R.E. Report Form
For concerns about faculty or staff, contact Human Resources at 724-287-8711, Ext. 8353.
Additional Resources
- Suicide Prevention info:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988
- Butler County Crisis Line | 800-292-3866 or text 63288
- Veteran Crisis Line | Veteran crisis line 988 then press 1 or text 83835
- Crisis Text Line | Text a crisis counselor by texting HOME to 741741
- NAMI | Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text “HelpLine” to 62640
- Trevor Lifeline | 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
- Trans Lifeline | 877-565-8860
- Campus Police Patrol Phone | 724-991-1020 or Campus Police Office 724-284-8500
- Life in imminent danger | Call 911
- What To Expect If You Seek Help (from a crisis line, ER, psych hospital, etc.)
- Self-Screening Tool
- Distress Tolerance Techniques
- Mental Health Resources
- Related Resources
- CCR
- Butler Warmline | 724-431-2488 or 1-866-431-2489 6pm-9pm daily
- This service is open to anyone who needs a caring and sympathetic listener in the Butler County area. Warmline staff are not therapists or counselors. In an emergency, call Crisis Line or National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
- United Way 211
- Disability Options Network | 724-652-5144
- Lighthouse Foundation | 724-898-4673
- VOICe 24-hour hotline | 1-800-400-8551 or 724-283-8700
- National Domestic Violence Hotline | 800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788
- Rape Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
- The Jed Foundation
- Warning Signs & Risk Factors of Suicide
- Supporting Students in Distress
- Taking Care of Yourself
Meet the C.A.R.E. Team
Our team includes caring professionals from across the college—ready to listen, support, and connect students to the help they need.
Elizabeth Bowser
Retention & Academic Advisor
Dr. Jessica Bronder
Assistant Professor, Nursing
Lauren Buchanan
Director of BC3 Online & Mercer County Initiatives
Sean Carroll
Director of BC3 @ Lawrence
Jocilyn Csernyik
Instructor & Success Coach
Dr. Ryan Kociela
Director of BC3 @ Cranberry
Christina Fleeger
Executive Director of Human Resources/Equal Opportunity Compliance Officer
Jenn Loue
Director of Student Access & Success
Dr. Jill Rend
Director of BC3 @ Brockway
Jayme Steighner
KEYS Program Facilitator
Dr. Josh Novak
Vice President for Student Affairs
Scott Richardson
Director of Campus Police
Morgan Rizzardi
Dean of Students
Karen Zapp
Director of BC3 @ Armstrong
Don’t know who to contact? Just submit the form—we’ll route it to the right person.