Behavioral Intervention Resource Team (BIRT)

Refer a Student Exhibiting Distressing, Disruptive, or Threatening Behavior

If you have a concern about a student experiencing or presenting an academic, behavioral, emotional, physical, or safety risk – BIRT recommends the following interventions:

Critical Behaviors

For critical behaviors, Contact Campus Safety at (530) 242-7910 or Dial 911. After speaking with campus safety or police, please make a report to BIRT.

• Showing or brandishing a weapon
• State intent to harm self or others
• Overt threats to harm or kill someone
• Physical or sexual assault on another individual
• Interpersonal violence

Elevated Behaviors

For elevated behaviors of concern, please make a report to BIRT immediately.

• Erratic or unusual behaviors
• Sending intrusive emails/text messages
• Intimidating or bullying behaviors towards others

Mild/Moderate Behaviors

For mild to moderate behaviors of concern, please make a report to BIRT as soon as possible. Students experiencing a mental health crisis can also call Health & Wellness Office at (530) 242-7580 or walk into the office located in room 2020.

• Significant drop in academic performance
• Preoccupation with death, suicide, or self-harm
• Changes in mood and appearance
• Displays paranoia or distrust
• Isolates self
• Alcohol & drug use/abuse