I CARE is an interactive gatekeeper training for students, faculty, and staff that builds a caring community with the skills and resources to intervene with student stress, distress, and crisis.

We are excited to announce that I CARE has gone virtual! We will be hosting our first virtual training for faculty/staff October 22, 10 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Faculty and staff can register now at https://caps.wellness.upenn.edu/icare/.

Training includes:  

• Tips for identifying and understanding stress, distress, and crisis
• Insight into cultural considerations and mental health
• A guide to assessing mental health crises and suicidal ideation
• An introduction to effective listening and intervention skills
• A review of CAPS services

Once you register, you will receive a confirmation page, as well as reminders, with information regarding Zoom.

1. Approximately 4,000 faculty, staff, and students across Penn’s schools, departments, and student life programs have gone through I CARE. The training is open to anyone interested in being an informed resource and a caring community member.
2. A team of CAPS’ clinicians design, facilitate, and assess the I CARE training.
3. I CARE includes information, discussion, and experiential exercises that focus on:
   • Mental health beliefs and biases
   • Signs of stress, distress, and crisis
   • Listening techniques
   • Crisis intervention skills
   • CAPS services

If you have any questions regarding I CARE, please reach out to Dr. Batsirai Bvunzawabaya, director of outreach and prevention services, at batsirai@upenn.edu.

—Counseling and Psychological Services