CARE Network

What we do

The CARE Network is a team based within Student Life that helps students navigate challenges that impact their ability to thrive at RISD. If you are referred to us, we will support you and provide you with resources, and can refer you to services on and off campus that can offer the help you need.

Please note, CARE is not an emergency resource. If you or someone you know is experiencing an emergency or needs immediate assistance, call Public Safety’s emergency line (401 454–6666) or dial 911.

Refer someone to the CARE Network

If you are concerned about someone’s wellbeing, let them know help is available. Refer them to us so we can provide one-to-one assistance. You can also refer yourself if you need support.

Make a referral to the CARE Network

Chair of the CARE Network

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Jess Harris

401 277-4860

jharri04@risd.edu

Affiliated offices

Counseling and Psychological Services

The clinicians in our on-campus counseling center will work with you to support your overall wellbeing while at RISD.

Disability Support Services

DSS works with you to ensure you receive appropriate accommodations toward an accessible, equitable student experience.

Health Services

Health Services’ staff provides important medical care and can help you establish a treatment plan in the event of injury.

Intercultural Student Engagement

In working with ISE, you can discover communities on campus with shared identities and/or similar lived experiences.

Student Success

Through one-on-one meetings and consultation, the student success manager will partner with you in developing a plan for success at RISD and beyond.

Equity & Compliance

If you experience discrimination or need to report a bias incident, Equity & Compliance can guide you through the process.

International Student and Scholar Affairs

ISSA supports international students in important areas of your student experience in the US, including visa compliance, cultural adjustment and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Anyone who is concerned about a student’s wellbeing can make a referral, including students, family, faculty, staff and other community members. You can even refer yourself if you need.

Complete the referral form

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If you think that someone (including yourself) may benefit from a CARE Network referral, we encourage you to refer them. We will assess each referral for the best response to each person’s need. You do not have to worry if the concern is too big or small. If there is a problem better handled by a different office on campus, we will make a referral to that office or service.

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If you or someone you know is referred to us, the referral and any support provided is private. Only the RISD employees who have an active role in assisting the person would have any knowledge of the referral and any assistance needed.

Our practice on sharing student information is informed by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

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The referral is reviewed and typically a network member will contact the student to offer support, guidance, and resources.

Contact the CARE Network

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Hours

Mon–Fri: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

Contact

Carr House, 3rd floor

210 Benefit Street

Providence, RI 02903

401 277-4860

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What we do

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Chair of the CARE Network

Jess Harris

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