Students
If you are in contact with a student who appears to be an immediate threat to their own safety or that of others, please call 911.
Non-emergency situations in which the student does not pose an immediate threat to self or others, but exhibits behavior revealing a potential for harm may be referred to:
- Counseling & Psychiatric Services (CAPS) (24/7) at (706) 542-2273
- Student Care and Outreach at (706) 542-8479
- University Police at (706) 542-2200
The Behavioral Assessment Response Council (BARC) is a group of key administrators who assess and determine the
appropriate response to students who exhibit threatening behavior to themselves and/or others. BARC is charged with
balancing the individual needs of the student and the shared needs of the campus community when initiating appropriate intervention for each individual case based on the circumstances provided. Learn more at studentaffairs.uga.edu/barc.
Faculty/Staff
If you are in contact with an employee who appears to be an immediate threat to their own safety or that of others, please call 911.
Non-emergency situations in which the employee does not pose an immediate threat to self or others, but exhibits behavior revealing a potential for harm may be referred to:
- UGA Human Resources (706) 542-2222
- The Acentra Health Employee Assistance Program provides 24/7 access to free counseling specialists for
employees for mental health and emotional support. Sessions can be conducted virtually or in person (mylifeexpert.com or 844-243-4440).
