The turmoil of world events frequently reaches our campuses, creating a greater need for information about where to find support and resources for those who feel impacted. Below is a list of resources for all members of our community that we urge you to take advantage of as you need. We ask that you share these resources with friends or acquaintances in our community who may be feeling the strain of these events or who have witnessed or been victims of acts of bias or harassment. These actions have no place in our community.
RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
- Safe Walk Services
- Counseling and Psychological Services can respond to students’ emotional and psychological needs that so often arise in such moments. Visit the CAPS website or call 814-863-0395 at University Park. For commonwealth campuses, visit CAPS' website listing campus counseling services.
- Student Care and Advocacy supports students in crisis and can help connect you to various resources that offer a range of support. Please do not hesitate to visit the Student Care and Advocacy website or reach out to them at 814-863-2020, or at StudentCare@psu.edu.
- The Center for Ethical and Spiritual Development and its affiliate staff are also available and offer a welcoming, safe, inclusive environment to support you.
- Penn State Global knows international students contribute to the vibrant global community at Penn State. Penn State Global's website provides information for international students, highlighting support available.
- To report biased or discriminatory behavior by an employee, contact the Affirmative Action Office at 814‑863‑0471 or https://affirmativeaction.psu.edu/welcome/on-line-report/.
- To report biased or discriminatory behavior by a student, visit the Report Bias website: https://reportbias.psu.edu/. For behavior that you believe may violate the University’s Code of Conduct, contact Student Accountability & Conflict Response.
- There are a number of student organizations across Penn State that can offer support and resources as well. You can view student organizations at University Park at this link. For campuses, visit Student Life online at each campus or visit the page at this link to browse by campus. A few at University Park include Hillel at Penn State, Chabad at Penn State and the Muslim Student Association.
RESOURCES FOR EMPLOYEES
- Penn State’s Employee Assistance Program
- Safe Walk Services
- Health Advocate is here to help guide employees to additional resources, information, and support you may need in the coming days and weeks. Reach out to Health Advocate directly by calling 1-866-799-2728 or visit the Health Advocate website.
- To report biased or discriminatory behavior by an employee, contact the Affirmative Action Office at 814‑863‑0471 or make an online report.
- To report biased or discriminatory behavior by a student, visit the Report Bias website. For behavior that you believe may violate the University’s Code of Conduct, contact Student Accountability & Conflict Response.
Here are some additional helpful resources to guide you and others:
- Coping with a disaster or traumatic event | CDC
- Talking to children about war | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- How to talk to children about difficult news | American Psychological Association
- Coping with war-related stress: information for military families and communities | Mental Health America
- National center for PTSD | US Department of Veterans Affairs