Behavioral Intervention Team

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Behavioral Intervention Team

If you see something, say something.

BIT's Role & Your Role

Each of us is responsible for keeping Chesapeake College a safe community. To help with this effort, familiarize yourself with our Behavioral Intervention Team, or BIT.

BIT implements timely threat assessments and early interventions so that our safety is assured.

BIT depends on each of us to help in this effort and our formation is mandated by the Maryland Safe to Learn Act of 2018. Our multidisciplinary team resides under the direction of Public Safety at Chesapeake College.

BIT's Referral Process

Complete the referral form below, available at bit.chespeake.edu.
BIT is automatically notified
BIT conducts an assessment
BIT develops a response plan

BIT Response Plan

The nature of the behavior, the severity of the risk and the needs of those involved dictate BIT's response. Following this assessment, BIT recommends one of the following:

No further action is needed
Additional information is needed to evaluate the threat based on the Behavioral Assessment Tool
Referral to mental health services
Referral to the legal system to initiate appropriate criminal proceedings
Referral to Code of Conduct

REMEMBER!

BIT does not replace emergency services!
In an emergency, call 911 and our Department of Public Safety:

410-758-7275 (Wye Mills)
After 11pm, contact the Queen Anne's County Sheriff's Department at 410-758-0770
410-463-4185 (Cambridge)
When the building is closed and Public Safety is not present, contact the Cambridge Police Department at 410-228-3333

Examples of emergencies include people threatening themselves or others; active shooters; aircraft crashes; bomb threats; chemical spills; crimes-in-progress; fires/explosions; hazardous gas leaks.

More information is available in the employee Emergency Procedures Guide and for students, "Emergency Procedures Guide" on MyCampus.

BIT's Scope

BIT investigates four categories of behavior based on your referral:

Psychological Cases
Anxiety, Depression, Psychosis
Minor Conduct Cases
Vandalism, Classroom Behavior, Disruptive Activity
Major Conduct/Law Enforcement Cases
Sexual Assault, Threatening Behavior
Alcohol & Drug Cases
Situations Involving the Use/Abuse of Drugs/Alcohol

You can find additional examples in the checklist on the form below, and any behavior that seems troubling to you should be reported.

Behavioral Intervention Team Members

Rhonda Thomas
Ann Reinecke

Mark Berry
Dana Bowser

Allie Silver
Jim Miller

Roxine Benckini
Lynnette Blake

Mental Health Resources

For All Seasons (Mental Health Service Provider) is offering therapy appointments in-person on the Wye Mills campus or through telehealth – available to any Chesapeake College student. For more instructions on how to begin your services, visit bit.ly/ForAllSeasonsPeakeServices. Or for information, contact For All Seasons at 410-822-1018 and request “services on the Chesapeake College Campus.”

FOR ALL SEASONS NOW AVAILABLE TO ANY CHESAPEAKE COLLEGE STUDENT

If you need immediate assistance for a mental health or a sexual assault crisis, contact For All Season’s 24-hour confidential hotline, and indicate that you are a "Chesapeake College Student."
English: 410-820-5600
English / Español Text: 410-829-6143
Para espanol llame o envie un mensaje de texto al: 410-829-6143.

Suicide Prevention Lines
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial or Text 988
Deaf & Hearing Impaired (TTY): 800-799-4889
National Suicide Prevention TEXT line: Text "TALK" to 741741
Trevor Project (LGBTQ): 866-488-7386
Eastern Shore Mobile Crisis: 888-407-8018

BIT Referral Form

Use the form here to make a referral to our behavioral intervention team. The more information you are able to provide, the better we are able to help provide support where it is most needed.

Referrer's Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Position/Role

Phone Number

Email Address

Individual's Contact Information

Please include as much information about the individual involved as you can. Include their Full Name, Role, Phone Number, Email Address, and any other identifying information of which you are aware.

First Name *

Last Name *

Position/Role

Phone Number

Email Address

Observed Behavior

Nature

In your opinion, which category best describes the nature of the observed behavior.

Urgency

Aside from an emergency, rate the level of urgency of this report. (For an emergency call 911 first.)

Date

Month

Day

Year

What date did the incident occur?

Time

Hour

Minute

What time did the incident occur?

Location

Where did the incident occur or do you anticipate it to occur?

Specific Location

Building, room number, parking lot, landmarks, etc.

Individuals Involved

Please include as much information as you can about this individual, or any other individuals involved. If not already listed above, please include their Full Name, Role, Phone Number, Email Address, Physical Address, and any other identifying information of which you are aware.

Change in Behavior

Check all that apply:

An observed behavior that concerns you

Significant change in academic performance

Significant change in appearance

Significant change in mood or behavior

Detailed Description *

Please describe below the behaviors or actions that are concerning to you. Provide as much detail as possible.