Supportive Measures and Resources

Chico State wants all students and employees to feel safe and supported throughout their education or employment. OCRT recognizes that not all individuals are at a place where they want to pursue an investigation into misconduct that happened to them. Additionally, OCRT recognizes that investigations are difficult for all parties involved. But you don’t have to bear the burden alone. OCRT offers Supportive Measures and connections to on and off campus resources for students and employees who may have been impacted by Title IX/DHR.

What are Supportive Measures?

Supportive Measures are offered to Parties, as appropriate and when reasonable available, even if a Party does not want to move forward with an investigation. However, Supportive Measures are also available during formal or informal resolution processes. Supportive measures will remain confidential to the greatest extent possible.

Supportive Measures may include, but are not limited to:

Students: WellCat Counseling Center offers free individual assessment sessions. OCRT can help connect students.

Employees: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) via Empathia is free for all Chico State employees. OCRT can also assist in arranging additional counseling sessions.

OCRT works with faculty and supervisors to allow flexibility during difficult periods related to Title IX/DHR concerns.

OCRT assists in adjusting schedules, including options like remote/hybrid setups or departmental/class transfers to meet impacted individuals’ needs.

OCRT partners with University Police Department (UPD) and connects individuals with the Campus Connection Shuttle or develops custom safety plans.

Issued when conduct is egregious or there is an objective threat of harm, offering physical separation from the individual who caused harm.

OCRT helps relocate impacted individuals to safer housing or work environments that better support their well-being.

OCRT facilitates academic or employment leave options to prioritize physical and emotional recovery.

OCRT works with UPD to enhance safety via custom safety plans and monitoring of specific areas. See Chico State's list of Safety Resources.

If you feel that you need support but you aren’t sure what might make sense for you, OCRT is always here to help. If you don’t see a support option listed above, that does not mean OCRT can’t help. We are committed to making your educational or employment environment safe and comfortable.

What Resources are Available?

We also recognize that you may be more interested in exploring help through other campus or community resources. We can get you connected to medical, mental health, confidential advocacy, legal support, or any additional services you may need on or off campus, including outside of the Chico area.