About Lipscomb
Behavioral Intervention Team
Behavioral Intervention Team Mission
The mission of the Behavioral Intervention Team is to assist in the safety, health and welfare of the university through a proactive, collaborative, coordinated, objective, and thoughtful approach to the prevention, identification, assessment, intervention and management of situations involving members of the university community that pose, or may reasonably pose, a threat to the safety and well-being of themselves and/or other members of the university community, or are of substantial disruption to university activities.
Behavioral Intervention Team Goals
The goals of the Behavioral Intervention Team are to advise and make recommendations on incidents involving members of the university community that pose, or may reasonably pose, a threat to the safety and well-being of themselves and/or other members of the university community through outreach and educational programming, consultation, and appropriate referrals.
Referrals to the Behavioral Intervention Team
It is the responsibility of the university community to report any situation that could possibly result in a threat to the safety and well-being of other members of the university community. Any member of the university community that may become aware of such a situation can report the matter to the Behavioral Intervention Team.
Behavioral Intervention Team Contact Information
(615) 966-CARE (2273)
Emergency Situations
In the event a person may pose an immediate risk of violence to self or others, please call 911 for immediate assistance.