Summary
The VandalCARE card provides a confidential platform for reporting concerns about the well-being or safety of a University of Idaho student, faculty, or staff member. It supports early intervention by connecting individuals to appropriate resources before a situation escalates.
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Overview
The VandalCARE card provides a confidential platform for reporting concerns about the well-being or safety of a University of Idaho student, faculty, or staff member. It supports early intervention by connecting individuals to appropriate resources before a situation escalates.
Features:
- Submit a Care Report
- Allows students, faculty, staff, or community members—to file a report if they are concerned about a Vandal’s mental health, physical well-being, safety, behavior, or other welfare-related issues.
- Examples of Concerns to Report:
- Significant changes in mood, behavior, or academic performance
- Signs of distress, anxiety, depression, or withdrawal
- Expressions of hopelessness or talk of self-harm
- Concerning disruptive behavior in class, residence halls, or public areas
- Personal safety threats, harassment, or potential violence
- Physical health issues affecting well-being
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- Access the Care Report form through the card link.
- Provide identifying information for the individual (if known) and a detailed description of the concern.
- Submit your contact information (optional if anonymity is desired).
- The report is reviewed by the VandalCARE team for appropriate follow-up.
- Personal Report Submission
- Individuals can also submit a report about their own challenges or needs for assistance.
- Common Reasons for a Personal Report:
- Struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression
- Experiencing financial hardship, food insecurity, or housing instability
- Facing harassment, bullying, or interpersonal conflict
- Needing academic support or help navigating university resources
- Direct connection to resources such as counseling services, academic advising, financial assistance programs, and student support offices.
Additional Information:
- All reports are handled with discretion. Information is shared only with appropriate university personnel on a need-to-know basis.
- Emergency Protocol: If there is an immediate safety threat, individuals should call 911 before filing a Care Report.
- Depending on the situation, the VandalCARE team may reach out to the reporter, the person of concern, or both, to coordinate support and resource connections.
- The program is meant for non-emergency concerns where support and intervention may prevent escalation.