Mental Health & Wellness Committee

Type of Committee: Participatory Group
Sub-Committee Reports to: GAP

Charge: The Mental Health and Wellness (MHW) Committee is a subcommittee of the Student Services Council. The Committee facilitates student support services. Each year, the Mental Health and Wellness Committee sponsors special events. The Committee is responsible for the development and distribution of the Crisis Intervention guidebook for employees. The Committee provides workshops and presentations for students and employees. The Behavior Intervention Team (BIT) is a separate component of the MHW Committee. The aim of the BIT is case management of "special students of concern." The BIT is an advisory group to the Vice-President of Student Services and the Chief of District Police. Student referrals are made through the BIT members (these are the same members as the MHW). The BIT will recommend retention, suspension or expulsion of special students.