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, dial 9-1-1 or call BC3 Campus Police at 724-287-8711, Ext. 8450.

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

Submit a C.A.R.E. Report

When in doubt, fill it out.

Use our secure online form to report a concern about a student. It’s always better to report than to ignore a concern. Reports can be made confidentially.

Don’t know who to contact? Just submit the form—we’ll route it to the right person.

For concerns about faculty or staff, contact Human Resources at 724-287-8711, Ext. 8353.

Access Report Form

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.)
- Suicide Prevention Plan
Self-Screening Tool
- Emotional Wellness Check
Distress Tolerance Techniques
Mental Health Resources
- Counseling Services at BC3
- Find a Therapist:
- JED Foundation Mental Health Resource Center
- Mental Health is Health
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