For Faculty and Staff

Safe Place is not just for Chico State students. Safe Place is a confidential resource for all faculty and staff, and can provide crisis support, legal advocacy, resources, and referrals. An advocate can meet you in any public central location, on or off campus, to help maintain confidentiality.

How do I schedule an appointment? 

You may call Safe Place at 530-898-3030 or email safeplace@csuchico.edu. When you schedule an appointment by the telephone, the receptionist will ask for your first name and last initial. If you would like to meet in an alternate location to maintain confidentiality, then please email, so you and the advocate can speak directly about how you would like to maintain your confidentiality. 

How do I respond to a student impacted by sexual assault, intimate partner violence, or stalking? 

• Provide support to the student by believing them and not pressuring them to explain details of the abuse
• Make sure your students know that you are a mandated reporter and let them know about the two confidential resources (Safe Place and Counseling and Wellness Center)
• “Thank you so much for trusting me. I want to let you know that I do have to report this to the Title IX office, but you have control over what you do with that report. They will send a letter to your Wildcat email with resources and information.”
• “I can imagine how difficult it was to disclose that information. I believe you and appreciate you telling me. I do need to let you know that I must give this information to the Title IX office, and they will be reaching out with a letter of resources and information. You are in control over whether you move forward with reporting or not, but I must report to fulfill my reporting obligations.”
• Report to Title IX by calling 530-898-4949 and providing any information you recall. You do not need to ask the student for details, names, or further questions.
• If you are concerned with how to best support the student or struggling with emotions, then you can call or email Safe Place to consult and receive support.
• Remember that you do not have to be a counselor to provide support

As a parent...

• It is natural to want to take control of the situation
• It is important to give your child the power to control the situation since they had no power or control when the assault took place
• Try not to be upset if it took some time for your child to reach out and tell you