The Campus Community Care Team (C3Team) is committed to providing a coordinated, caring response to situations and behaviors that have the potential to impede success and/or threaten the safety of the campus and learning environment. We provide helpful information and support navigating campus and community resources to support student well-being and success. Initially known as the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT), the name was changed in 2023 to the Campus Community Care Team. This transition aligns with the nationwide emphasis on using elements of care as a foundation for behavioral intervention and related educational efforts.
PURPOSE: Campus Community Care Team is a multidisciplinary team which is committed to collaboratively and proactively working with students to discover their goals and assess the barriers toward completion of those goals, connect students to resources at the college and in the community to mitigate risks and promote safety and holistic wellbeing, and provide the support and intervention needed to empower students to successfully advance in their education.
MISSION: The Team will provide a coordinated referral system, a detailed behavioral assessment process, an internal communications structure, an intentional intervention strategy and a comprehensive monitoring system to allow for follow-up and support.
VISION: The mission of Macomb Community College is to “Transform lives and communities through the power of education, enrichment, and economic development.” The vision of the Campus Community Care Team is to support students who may experience barriers to the transformative power of education.
If you encounter a student at Macomb exhibiting any of the following behaviors, please fill out the Care Concern Referral (C3 Team) Report as soon as possible:
Bizarre/Disjointed Thoughts
Depression/Unexplained Crying
Disruptive Classroom Behavior
Disruptive Behavior Outside of the Classroom
Disturbing Written or Verbal Communication
Excessive Anxiety/Heightened Emotional Distress
Hostile, Aggressive or Intimidating Remarks or Behaviors
Inappropriate Display of Anger/Negative Emotions
Marked Change in Behavior, Appearance or Academic Performance
An automated notification is sent to the C3Team members
Referral is reviewed by the C3Team
Referrer may be contacted for further information
Team determines risk level of behavior using a standardized risk rubric and will determine appropriate intervention recommendations and coordination. The Team links students to wellness or other supportive services while balancing the individual's rights with the rights of all others for safety.
Referrer may or may not be informed of the results of their Referral.
When to Call College Police
In some instances, immediate intervention by College Police is necessary. If you encounter a student or other individual meeting any of the following criteria, call College Police immediately at 911 on a college phone or 586.445.7135 on a cell phone:
Poses a real or perceived immediate threat of physical violence to themselves or others
Disoriented, acting strangely or disrupting the environment
Appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Behavioral/Mental Health and Primary Health Community Resources
Whether self-initiated or through a referral, counseling and other services are available to Macomb students, staff and faculty from mental health and primary health care providers that are working in partnership with the college.
Ellie Mental Health 15930 19 Mile Rd STE 150, Clinton Township, MI 48038
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
If you'd like to discuss a referral to one of our community partners or need additional resources, please contact our C3Team or Student Options for Success team for more information. Contact SOS at SOS@macomb.edu or 586.447.8609 or the Campus Community Care Team at C3Team@macomb.edu or 586.349.8716.
