Getting Help

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

For a safety crisis on campus, call Campus Security at (415) 269-6070.

CAMPUS RESOURCES

Student Health Center: Located in Bertrand Hall, room 100. Services Offered: Provides free & confidential health service to all currently registered students regardless of their medical insurance plan. This includes evaluation & treatment of acute illnesses and minor injuries, health education, evaluation of health concerns, pregnancy testing, birth control, reproductive and STI counseling as well as nutrition, smoking cessation and stress management counseling. Tuberculin (TB) testing is available for $10/test & flu shots in the fall for $20. The staff is also happy to review immunizations and make referrals to local providers who can bill insurance if necessary. To make an appointment, stop by Bertrand 100 or call (415) 485-3208

University Counseling Services: Counseling sessions are personal and private sessions that provide a supportive environment where students can explore, change, and grow at their own pace, based on their own needs and desires. Sessions are usually fifty minutes long, once a week. For the Fall 2021 semester, counseling sessions are being held primarily via Zoom, with some exceptions. Request forms can be found in the Health Center, Bertrand Hall, room 100. For more information, call (415) 485-3258.

Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) facilitates the development of a diverse campus community that is inclusive and safe for all students, faculty, and staff. DEI is directed by Stacy Davidson, and partners with the Diversity Action Group to further the goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Bias, discrimination, or other diversity related incidents may be currently reported to Stacy Davidson, the Diversity Action Group, and/or the Office of the Dean of Students. For more information about DEI, please contact (415) 485-3235 or stacy.davidson@dominican.edu. Find the Bias Incident Report Form here.

Integrative Coaching: Integrative Coaches are here to support you with developing your academic and life skills by identifying your individual values and goals, and reinforcing connections with other mentors throughout your college experience. Feel free to contact your academic advisor/integrative coach individually, email sscstu@dominican.edu, call (415) 485-3296, or drop in to the SSC in room 109 of Bertrand Hall.

Accessibility and Disability Services:

The Accessibility and Disability Services (ADS) office is committed to adding value to the Dominican community by providing accommodations and promoting an atmosphere of respect and inclusion. In addition, ADS is available as a resource to faculty, staff and the DUC community to provide guidance regarding disability-related issues. The ADS office is located in Bertrand 109. Contact Matthew Mueller at 415-257-1388 or matthew.mueller@dominican.edu for any questions regarding accommodations.

Tutoring and Learning Center: The Tutoring and Learning Center (TLC), located in Bertrand 110, is an academic resource for all Dominican students. It houses computer workstations, tutoring carrels, printing services, and conference areas for group tutoring and studying. Drop in, request a tutor here, or submit a paper to the Online Writing Lab (OWL) here. Contact Kristen Coleman at (415)257-0153 or kristen.coleman@dominican.edu if you have any questions about the TLC.

CARE Team: Committed to proactive and early intervention, the CARE Team supports students directly and through consultation with campus partners. Contact the CARE Team:

https://www.dominican.edu/campus-life/health-and-wellness/care-team

Resident Advisors: For non-emergency issues pertaining to campus living, contact your RA.

Campus Conduct: For anonymous questions/concerns/reports about unethical/illegal situations or incidents on campus, call 1-866-943-5787. To make a report or complaint of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct or retaliation against a student, faculty member, administrator, staff member, group/program, contingent worker, volunteer, or third-party contractor/consultant/vendor, contact Jesse Andrews, Interim Director of Human Resources, Title IX, and Risk Management at (415) 482-1847 or at titleix@dominican.edu.

HOTLINES, TEXT/CHAT LINES, LOCAL MEETINGS & SUPPORT GROUPS, REFERRALS, AND MORE

Crisis (general): Crisis Text Line: Free, 24/7, confidential. Text START to 741-741 (Text "Steve" if you are a student of color and you will be prioritized for getting a counselor who is a POC; culturally Deaf counselors are also available upon request)

Mental Health: Marin Treatment Center - (415) 457-3755; Marin County - Warm Line - someone to talk to 1pm to 9pm, 7 days a week (415) 459-6330; Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) @ Marin General (415) 473-6666.

Suicide: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)

To chat online with a counselor, visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat (11am-11pm, Monday-Friday)

LGBTQ+ Support: The Trevor Lifeline (Suicide Prevention and Support for LGBTQ+ Youth): 866-4-U-TREVOR (1-866-488-7386)

Disease Control and Prevention: CDC Information Hotline (Formerly known as the CDC National STD and AIDS Hotline) 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)

On campus: Students with questions or concerns should contact the Pandemic Response Team at penguinprepared@dominican.edu.

Domestic Violence: The Center for Domestic Peace has 24/7 emergency hotlines in English and Spanish that provide immediate support and safety planning for those in danger or at risk, information, referrals, and 24-hour intake to help those in danger access emergency shelter. CDP offers transitional housing, classes for stopping violent behavior, support groups & legal systems advocacy. counseling services, and more via centerfordomesticpeace.org. English hotline: (415) 924-6616; Spanish|Línea de apoyo en español: (415) 924-3456; ManKind Program: (415) 924-1070, Marin Youth Services: text or call (415) 526-2557

Substance Abuse/Dependency: Find an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting near you by going to aa.org and clicking “A.A. Near You”; Find a Narcotics Anonymous Meeting near you by going to na.org and clicking “For thePublic” > “Find a Meeting”

-Treatment Referral Hotline for Substance Abuse: 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357) -In-Patient Rehab Referral: (800) 570-3670 or visit rehabcenter.net

-Detox Referrals: (888) 694-3198 or visit detoxrehabs.org

Sexual Assault: National Sexual Assault 24-hour hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673) or rainn.org for 24/7 text-based chat line

Eating Disorders: National Eating Disorders Association Helpline: 1-800-931-2337, Online Chat at nationaleatingdisorders.org (6am-6pm Monday-Thursday, 6am-2pm Friday)

Grief: HealGrief.org provides resources about grieving and death, including information about the death of parents, funeral and grief customs, grieving the loss of pets, and information regarding legal documents.

Self Care: A text-based accessible interactive self-check you can do to see how you're feeling physically and emotionally, and what you may need: bit.ly/selfcarehelp

Food Insecurity: CalFresh is a state program that can award you up to $193 a month for groceries. https://www.getcalfresh.org

HOUSING INSECURITY

For students who are at risk of becoming homelessness:

On-Campus Resource: Lorisa Lorenzo, Associate Dean of Students, lorisa.lorenzo@dominican.edu or call (415) 482-1989

Off-Campus Resource: St. Vincent De Paul Society of Marin County has a Homeless Prevention Crisis Help Line, call 415-454-0366 or visit https://www.vinnies.org/need-help/housing-help/

For students who require housing AND other support:

Homeward Bound/Mill Street Center: Call 800-428-1488 Mon-Fri to check availability or visit https://hbofm.org/about-homeward-bound-of-marin/homeless-adults/

- Restrictions: Must be 18 or older with some type of ID required

- Meal provided: Breakfast @ 4-7am and dinner @ 6pm and provide lunch for work/school - Able to provide 28 day housing-focused referral

St. Vincent De Paul Society of Marin County: Call 415-454-3303 or visit

https://www.vinnies.org/need-help/housing-help/

- Blanket, clean socks, toiletries

- Provide connections to temporary shelter programs

- Help throughout process of accessing stable housing

- Spanish-speaking staff available

- Free Dining Room

- Open every day of the year 6:30am - 1:00pm

- DO NOT NEED money, ID, or proof of immigration status

Gilead House: Call 415-457-4636 or visit https://gileadhouse.org/

- serves homeless single mothers and their children

- located in Novato, California, Gilead House is a residential home that houses up to six families - Each family receives a private bedroom, bathroom, and closet.

For students who do not require housing but need resources:

Ritter Center: https://rittercenter.org/

- Health center that provides check ups and preventative care, and referrals to specialists - Therapy sessions available, weekly sessions and drop-in sessions

- Food pantry: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 4:30 pm, closed Wed 12:30pm - 1:30pm

- Showers and laundry available

Community Action Marin: Call 415-526-7500 or visit http://www.camarin.org

- 15 different programs ranging from from energy bill assistance to childcare for Marin Residents North Marin Community Services: Call 415-897-4147 or visit https://www.northmarincs.org/

Adopt a Family Marin: Call 415-456-7805 or visit https://www.adoptafamily.org/ - provides subsidies for rental assistance, security deposits, utility payments, food vouchers, and auto repair (must have minimum of 50% custody of at least one child under 18 years old) https://www.northmarincs.org/about/program-overview/

- Food Pantry

- One Time Emergency Payment of Rent or Mortgage for Families and Individuals

Salvation Army: Call (415) 459-4520 or visit http://www.salvationarmyusa.org

- Provides assistance with PG&E utility payments in times of crises

- Furniture vouchers may be available upon request