The aim of the Community Support Division is to provide trauma-informed, inclusive and accessible service to MSU students, staff, faculty and visitors by leading with support and resources.
The CSD recognizes that a supportive and collaborative community response will have the greatest impact in the life of an individual. CSD members work with community partners to continuously address the needs of individuals, connecting them with resources locally available. CSD members also participate in community outreach and training programs to provide awareness and improve the overall safety of the community.
The Community Care Unit responds to incidents that involve a behavioral health concern or crisis with a primary goal of providing safety and support. CCU detectives provide customized care based on individual needs and intersectional identities. Detectives respond using trauma-informed and inclusive practices. Detectives also collaborate with the Care and Intervention Team (CAIT) to develop early intervention processes, enhancing safety and supportive services for our campus and community. CCU detectives co-respond with our department's social worker, who provides a secondary source of support through the unique lens of a behavioral health professional.