Crisis Assessment Support Team (CAST)

If you are currently in an emergency, call (916) 558-2221, and press 0 to reach a campus police dispatcher. Return to this webpage when the situation has stabilized.

Please use the CAST Referral Form.

1. When you make a referral, the CAST members will receive a campus email.
2. The CAST members will meet quickly for referrals that require an urgent response. Otherwise, they will meet weekly.
3. Additional information may be collected from the referring party or by others.
4. The CAST members will use the NaBITA Threat Assessment Tool and will determine the appropriate intervention plan and action.
5. The Cast Members will provide you feedback, as appropriate and consistent with Los Rios policies and state and federal regulations.

• The situation will be investigated.
• Support will be provided to the student and referring party.
• Inappropriate behavior will be addressed.
• Immediate threats will result in immediate action.
• Referrals provide valuable information to ARC regarding the health and safety of our campus.

You will receive an email from the CAST. You will also be able to track the status of your referral.

Yes, within the limitations of Los Rios policy and state and federal regulations.

The CAST addresses behaviors that raise concern for the health and safety of individuals and the campus community. The CAST uses a social justice framework of assistance, prevention, proactive support, and empowerment for student success.

Essential functions to support the mission include the following:

• Provide a structure for an effective method of identifying behaviors that impact the health, wellness, and success of students.
• Determine the appropriate tools, resources, or support to respond to all referrals, and ultimately prevent isolated and patterned behaviors from escalating.
• Create an established protocol and transparent referral process for incidents of concern.
• Collect information from the campus community about individuals who demonstrate, through current or past behavior, conduct, or expression that may pose a risk to themselves or the campus community.
• Evaluate the nature of and respond to all referrals made to this group.
• Coordinate resources and follow-up communication to ensure a comprehensive response plan.
• Promote campus health, wellness, and student success by fostering a culture of empowerment, support, and intervention.
• Inform training and professional development opportunities around health, wellness, and student success.
• Assess, evaluate, and evolve team functions and protocol as best practices are identified and refined.