JED Campus action steps
Rubric Value
- In Progress 1 = initial steps taken
- In Progress 2 = more substantial progress completed
Data Gathering and Utilization Workgroup
| Action Step Description | Rubric Value |
| Collect data on student utilization and incidents on campus related to mental health/substance misuse | In Progress 2 |
| Annually analyze data that is collected by demographic group to inform strategic planning | Completed |
| Share/utilize data analysis to inform current and future mental health and substance use initiatives | In Progress 2 |
| Evaluate the staff to student ratio to adequately address the clinical needs of students | Completed |
| Conduct an annual campus environmental scan to identify and mitigate access to lethal means | Not Started |
Marketing and Outreach Workgroup
| Action Step Description | Rubric Value |
| Implement campus wide educational campaigns that promote shared responsibility for student emotional well-being | Completed |
| Ensure your JED Campus team has representation from diverse stakeholders across campus | Completed |
| Ensure the campus community is aware of the JED Campus strategic plan and the work of the task force | Completed |
| Implement campaigns to educate the campus community about the links between physical and emotional health and academic success | Completed |
| Direct message new incoming students who self-identify with mental health and/or substance use history about services and resources on campus prior to arrival | N/A |
| Educate families of incoming students regarding mental health and substance use resources and services on campus | In Progress 2 |
| Provide and publicize screening tools for depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders on the counseling and/or health education websites | Completed |
| Ensure that counseling and health center websites are easily accessible for students | Completed |
| Cross reference/link counseling center, health services and health education websites | Completed |
| Implement campaigns/programs to encourage help-seeking by de-stigmatizing mental health and substance misuse problems on campus | In Progress 2 |
| Utilize online resources from other organizations to enhance wellness messaging | Completed |
| Develop or refine resources to educate students and families in making informed decisions when choosing a health insurance plan | In Progress 1 |
| Ensure that all leave policies are transparent and easily accessible to the campus community | In Progress 2 |
| Implement action steps to encourage utilization of health services by students of diverse and underserved backgrounds | In Progress 2 |
| Implement strategically timed messaging campaigns to remind students about the risks and consequences of substance use/misuse | In Progress 2 |
| Implement messaging campaigns designed to educate students about the risks and dangers of opiate misuse, including the effects with other substances | In Progress 1 |
| Promote information about how to report/get help for an emergency for both daytime and after-hours | Completed |
Policies and Procedures Workgroup
| Action Step Description | Rubric Value |
| Develop hiring practices that promote the recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff | In Progress 1 |
| Request all new incoming students to submit a comprehensive medical history form including mental health and substance use history | Completed |
| Implement standardized screenings for substance use/misuse and common mental health problems by health service clinicians at primary care visits. | Completed |
| Develop/refine a protocol for reporting students of concern | Completed |
| Research the feasibility of offering a college-sponsored health insurance policy | Completed |
| Facilitate access to a health insurance policy that has coverage for mental health | Completed |
| Require health insurance for all full time students | Completed |
| Facilitate access to a health insurance policy that has coverage for substance use and misuse | N/A |
| Develop/refine a written medical leave of absence policy that is consistent with JED Campus recommendations | In Progress 2 |
| Develop/refine a written mandatory leave of absence policy that is consistent with JED Campus recommendations | In Progress 1 |
| Develop/refine a written return from leave protocol that is consistent with JED Campus recommendations | In Progress 2 |
| Establish a central office to administer all leaves | In Progress 1 |
| Offer a tuition insurance policy | Completed |
| Develop or enhance clinical services for mental health and substance misuse | In Progress 2 |
| Ensure access to psychiatric medication management (on or off campus) when indicated | Completed |
| Establish a system for coordination of care for shared patients between relevant campus service providers | Completed |
| Coordinate care with off-campus services | Completed |
| Train primary health care providers on campus to assess, treat, and refer if needed for basic mental health and substance misuse concerns | Completed |
| Offer clinical services outside of typical "business hours" | Completed |
| Develop or refine a triage system in the counseling center for those in serious/urgent need of care | Completed |
| Implement Action Steps to limit wait lists/wait times | Completed |
| Provide resources to manage after-hours care/emergency situations | Completed |
| Develop or refine MOUs with local services | Not Started |
| Develop/refine a policy on alcohol and other drugs that is consistent with JED Campus recommendations | In Progress 1 |
| Avail emergency Naloxone to first responders and doses to those at risk for overdose (as permitted by local law) | Completed |
| Develop/refine a "medical amnesty" policy that is consistent with JED Campus recommendations | Completed |
| Develop/refine protocols for responding to alcohol and drug overdoses that are consistent with JED Campus recommendations | In Progress 1 |
| Publish all alcohol and other drug policies | Completed |
| Develop/refine policies and protocols that ensure safe and effective prescription of opiates, tranquilizers (benzodiazepines and sleep medicines) and stimulants by including federal guidelines and expectations for prescribers/clinicians and students around medication management | Completed |
| Develop or refine postvention protocol to be consistent with the HEMHA guide | N/A |
| Ensure postvention protocol is easily accessible to relevant campus constituents | N/A |
| Ensure that postvention protocol is periodically reviewed by relevant campus constituents in order to refresh everyone's understanding of their role | N/A |
| Develop "At Risk" or "Behavioral Intervention" Team to collect and respond to reports of students of concern | Completed |
| Develop 24/7 crisis phone (and/or chat line) through campus resources or local/national services | Completed |
| Implement a case management system to help assure clinical follow up and continuity of care for students of concern | Completed |
| Develop/refine a family notification policy to be used in emergency situations | Completed |
| Develop and implement a protocol and process for responding to violations of the campus' non-discrimination policy | In Progress 1 |
| Implement protocols for controlling toxic substances found in laboratories, which includes tracking and monitoring of materials | Completed |
Programs Workgroup
| Action Step Description | Rubric Value |
| Offer or enhance programming and/or groups | Completed |
| Offer or enhance programming and/or services targeting academic skills | Completed |
| Offer or enhance comprehensive programming on the effects of lifestyles choices on wellness (e.g. adequate sleep, exercise, nutrition, etc.) | Completed |
| Establish defined spaces in student unions and/or other public areas for student groups to meet | Completed |
| Develop peer mentoring programs | Completed |
| Offer or enhance programs, activities, and campaigns that promote connections to community-based, cultural, religious or national groups | Completed |
| Offer or enhance programs, activities, and campaigns to promote diversity and inclusiveness on campus. | In Progress 1 |
| Develop proactive Action Steps to help identify disconnected/isolated students | Completed |
| Develop or enhance programs and activities to promote inclusion of disconnected/isolated students on campus | Completed |
| Implement screening/wellness days focused on substance use and common mental health issues on a regular basis | In Progress 2 |
| Develop, expand, or strengthen gatekeeper-training program for relevant campus faculty and staff in identifying, reaching out to, and referring students who may be struggling | Completed |
| Train students to identify, reach out to, and refer their friends/peers who may be struggling with mental health or substance issues | Completed |
| Develop or enhance peer support programs | Completed |
| Provide counseling services in alternative locations on campus | Completed |
| Establish or expand recovery community and/or support programs on campus | Not Started |
| Provide programs at orientation to educate new students about school policies regarding substance use | Completed |
| Implement drug collection/drug return programs for prescription medications on campus | Completed |