Faculty & Staff

Faculty & Staff

Assisting Students in Distress

Faculty/Staff: 

Please refer to our Students in Distress Emergency Guide to provide you with important information and resources.

A faculty or staff member is often the first person to recognize when a student is in distress. Below is helpful information to be familiar with in the situation a student confides in you or you have concerns about. There are various counseling and psychological services offered in the Wellness Center and as a faculty, staff, or student, you can help refer a student or point them in the direction of the services here. 

We encourage the university community - faculty, staff, or students - to make referrals to the Counseling & Psychological Services (CPS)  if you have concerns about a particular student or peer. If assistance is needed, contact CPS during regular office hours and ask to speak to a counselor. In the event of an emergency situation, contact Public Safety at 856-256-4911 and ask to speak with a counselor on call. Individuals may also call the Wellness Center at 856-256-4333 and follow prompts to be connected to the on-call counselor after hours.

 

QPR Training

Question, Persuade, Refer is an evidence-informed approach to suicide prevention. Participants in this 90 minute program learn to recognize signs of suicide in their students, classmates, friends, and family - and learn how to make a life-saving referral. Workshops are limited to 30 people in-person and 20 people virtually. The virtual option is only available to faculty and staff. During 2020, we trained over 500 people in QPR.

To inquire about a session, email Allie Pearce at pearce@rowan.edu

Crisis Services

Available Walk-In Hours with a REACH Counselor
A REACH counselor is available at the Wellness Center Monday through Friday during regular office hours for emergencies. Students may simply walk-in and request to see a REACH Counselor in the event of a crisis.

After Hours
Students may call the Wellness Center at 856-256-4333 and follow the prompts to speak to a counselor. 

Students may call Public Safety at (856) 256-4911 and ask to speak with the Counselor on Call. You will be asked to provide your name, phone number, location, and a brief reason for your call.