Life Happens. We’re Here to Help.
The Avila Care Team (ACT) affirms the mission and values of Avila University by responding with care and compassion to the personal crises which may impact any member of the Avila community.
Please note that the Avila Care Team form is available for nonemergency concerns only. For medical emergencies and situations of imminent danger, dial 911 and report your concerns. For mental health crises use the new 988 service. Individuals may call this number 24/7 to speak with a trained crisis counselor. Alternatively, 988 services are available via chat at: http://988lifeline.org.
When a member of the Avila community experiences a crisis or serious problem in their life, we ask that those aware of it bring the situation to the attention of an ACT member. The team will discuss the best and most sensitive way to support the person in need. For example, an instructor reports to the ACT that a resident student has been missing class and appears depressed. An ACT member or a Resident Assistant that has a good relationship with that student will check in with the student and refer the student to the appropriate resources.
If you have particular concerns about a student or other member(s) of the Avila community you have three avenues in which to share this information:
- You may complete the Avila Care Team (ACT) form
- If you wish to share information anonymously, you may call 866.943.5787 and leave a message for ACT.
- If you wish to share information and are concerned about privacy issues related to completing the form, please contact any member of ACT listed below.
Andrew Curiel
Director of Student Engagement & Leadership Phone (816) 501 – 2985 Email andrew.curiel
Cindy Freeman
Assistant Athletic Director, Senior Women’s Leader, Head Coach-Dance Phone 816-501-2478 Email cynthia.freeman
Paige Illum, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Student Success Phone 816-501-3760 Email paige.illum
Alexandra Leugoud, MA
Persistence Specialist and Academic Advisor Phone 816.501.3746 Email alexandra.leugoud
Debra Olson-Morrison, Ph.D., MSW, LCSW, RPT-S
Assistant Professor Social Work Email debra.olson-morrison
Tionna Wilson
Counseling and Psychological Services Clinician Phone (816) 501 – 2448 Email tionna.wilsonShare Your Concern Here
Please note that the Avila Care Team form is available for nonemergency concerns only. For medical emergencies and situations of imminent danger, dial 911 and report your concerns. For mental health crises use the new 988 service. Individuals may call this number 24/7 to speak with a trained crisis counselor. Alternatively, 988 services are available via chat at: http://988lifeline.org.