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If you or someone else is in immediate or imminent danger, call or text 911.
Confidential Support for Students
Medical Care
Students may visit the Student Health Center which provides confidential medical care to all regularly enrolled SSU students. The SHC does not release medical information without the documented authorization of the patient unless required to do so by law.
Mental Health
Counseling and Psychological Services provides short-term individual and group counseling, workshops, crisis intervention services, consultation, referral, training, and outreach. CAPS counselors can support students after a sexual assault or any act of violence, discrimination or harassment. Counselors can also inform students of reporting considerations and refer to Sonoma State Police Department, Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination, off-campus resources or the Confidential Advocate as the student desires. Services are available 24/7.
- Contact CAPS to request confidential support, crisis intervention services or mental health counseling
Mental Health Counseling
Students
Counseling and Psychological Services provides confidential short-term individual and group counseling, workshops, crisis intervention services, consultation, referral, training and outreach. Online mental health screenings and off-campus mental health resources are available on their website. Mental health counseling and crisis intervention are available 24/7.
Employees
The Employee Assistance Program is designed to provide professional assistance to state faculty, staff and their families (dependents and permanent household members) in assessing and resolving personal problems that may be affecting well-being or job performance. Empathia offers a wide array of health solutions focused on promoting individual and organizational well-being, providing work/life resources, educational webinars/seminars for employees, counseling sessions, and other support services.
Survivor Advocacy for Students
Confidential Advocacy provides culturally-sensitive, empowering support and advocacy for survivors of interpersonal and/or sexual violence for the Sonoma State community. All services are confidential. Confidential Advocacy provides individualized, compassionate, and confidential emotional and decision-making support for those who have experienced sexual violence, dating/domestic violence, stalking and/or sexual harassment. Confidential Advocacy provides academic, administrative, and housing advocacy. Additionally, they provide information on reporting options with law enforcement, the Title IX Coordinator, and/or confidentiality. They can provide accompaniment to Title IX meetings, law enforcement interviews, medical appointments and exams and legal proceedings (protective orders).
Resources for a Concerning Student
The Care Team serves as a central network focused on assisting students displaying behaviors that may impede their ability to be successful in the University community. Our focus is to offer supportive intervention and guidance to students who appear to be struggling and help restore their academic and personal lives. The Care Team ensures continuity of services and connects students with the support they may need. It does not preempt any other university department in performing its duties in enforcing the law or managing student situations.
Campus Safety Escorts
Safety of community members is a priority of Sonoma State Police Department. SSPD offers uniformed police officer safety escorts to any campus community member, by request, at any time while on campus. Safety escort services can be arranged by calling Sonoma State Police Department.
- Request a Safety Escort by calling Sonoma State Police Department at (707) 664-4444
Online Protection
The Information Security Office supports campus staff, faculty, administrators and students in protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of sensitive information, critical systems and other important information assets.
- Information Security Office
- How can I protect myself when using computers or the internet?
- How to report an information security incident
- Information Security - Policies and Standards
Safety Reports Reports and Policies
The Sonoma State Police Department and the Clery Coordination Team maintain a daily crime log that tracks incidents occurring on campus to ensure our campus community remains safe. Also, the university produces numerous other reports on safety issues including the Annual Security Report. The university’s interactive campus map provides information about pathways on campus and locations of emergency blue-light phones.
Off-Campus Resources
The Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination and the Clery Compliance Team offer many off-campus and Sonoma County resources for employees and students, including mental health resources, Sonoma State Police Department, and local assistance centers and hospitals.