Types of Support
Responsible Employee
Responsible Employees are required by College policy to inform the Title IX Coordinator when an individual has shared with them information that could potentially fall into a category of prohibited conduct. This includes incidents of sexual assault, sex-based harassment, dating/domestic violence, stalking, and/or gender-based discrimination. All Pomona College staff, faculty, and student employees are considered responsible employees.
Private Support
The Title IX Coordinator (TIXC) and Deputy Title IX Coordinators are considered private resources. Deputies have a responsibility to share information with the TIXC. The TIXC will keep your conversations private, but they are not confidential. They may have to inform or file a complaint on your behalf if there is warranted concern your safety or the safety of the community. The TIXC will keep you informed if they have to file a complaint based on the information they have.
Confidential Support
Confidential support resources must keep your identity and what you tell them in confidence. They do not have to share the content of your conversation with the TIXC, unless there is an imminent risk of harm to self or others. Confidential resources include the Assistant Director of CARES, the Campus Advocates, the Director of the EMPOWER Center, the Director of the Queer Resource Center, and Pomona College’s Drug and Alcohol Counselor.
Legal Privilege
Some confidential resources also have an evidentiary privilege that requires them by law to maintain what is referred to as “privileged communication,” meaning that communication is protected against disclosure in legal proceedings. These individuals may not report any information you share without your consent, except in limited cases which could include imminent harm to self or others, and abuse of minors. MCAPS and TCC Chaplains have legal privilege. You have a right to ask a confidential support person whether your conversations will be privileged.
| Resource | Serves | Type of Support |
|---|---|---|
Cynthia Flores The Assistant Director of CARES, Cynthia Flores, is available to meet with students as a confidential resource. Cynthia Flores is available to meet with students one on one to discuss support for all students impacted, and she oversees the student Campus Advocate program. She can be found in her office in the Heart Center or her office in Alexander Hall. | Pomona College Students | Confidential |
Call or Text the 24/7 Hotline (while class is in session): (909) 905-0035 Drop-In Hours in the Heart Center in Walker Hall (2nd Floor, Room 207) Sometimes talking to a peer may feel like exactly what you need. Advocates are Pomona College students who are available to provide support to survivors and to connect them to resources. You may speak anonymously to an Advocate. If you choose to tell the Advocate who you are, they will not need to reveal your identity to College officials unless there is an imminent risk to the self or others. | Pomona College Students | Confidential |
Rima Shah EmPOWER Center The EmPOWER Center Director is not a counselor but is a confidential advocate. The Director can meet with students for one to two sessions to provide emotional care and support, provide information about resources/options available, and help navigate on- and off-campus resources. Talking to the Director is a good option if you are not sure if you want to report, or know you are not ready to report. The Director also holds drop-in hours. | 7C Students | Confidential |
Queer Resource Center Director Bri Sérráno Queer Resource Center The QRC provides support, resources, leadership development, and an inclusive and welcoming space for all members of The Claremont Colleges community to explore issues relating to sexual and gender identities. The Director of QRC is not a counselor but, like the Director of the EmPOWER Center, has been designated as a confidential resource. The Director holds drop-in hours. All other QRC staff are responsible employees who are obligated to share sexual misconduct disclosures with the Title IX Coordinator. | 7C Students | Confidential |
Mounsour Counseling & Psychological Services (MCAPS) Tranquada Student Services Building Students impacted by interpersonal violence may go to MCAPS for support, including brief individual counseling, psychiatric medication management, and screening for anxiety and depression. MCAPS also offers same-day crisis appointments, assistance with identifying a referral for off-campus therapy, and groups and workshops. MCAPS is available for all parties as they navigate a process through our office. | 7C Students | Legal Privilege |
McAlister Center Students impacted by interpersonal violence may talk to a Chaplain. Chaplains empower and enhance spiritual life by integrating intellectual and spiritual growth, guiding questions about values, life choices and ethics, nurturing religious faith, building community, and training future leaders for service. Chaplains are a resource for all parties as they navigate any process through our office. | Community | Legal Privilege |
Students are able to access ongoing, scheduled teletherapy through 7C Health. Students will receive 12 free sessions, which will be held over video. Students can register by going to 7c.health and using their @pomona.edu email address. On-demand video therapy is also available for students who are looking to speak with a licensed professional in-the-moment. This resource, called Talk Now, is accessible through the 7C Health log-in. Sessions are free and unlimited. | 7C Students | Legal Privilege |
Lavender Healing Collective Counseling Services To schedule an appointment, call (424) 542-8880 or complete the form at lavenderhealingcollective.com/contact-us and identify yourself as a “Claremont Colleges student accessing the EmPOWER Center’s free counseling program.” EmPOWER partners with the Lavender Healing Collective to provide free, virtual, confidential, and trauma-informed counseling services to 7C student survivors of sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking. Counseling is available to students of all gender identities, and without a long wait. | 7C Students | Confidential |
(626) 960-2995 Located in Covina, the YCWA San Gabriel Valley aims to empower women and eliminate racism through their advocacy and resources for survivors of domestic violence. Information about domestic violence services and mental health resources offered can be found on their website, as well as information about the efforts they are doing to combat homelessness and to advocate for racial justice. | Community | Confidential |
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (800) 234-5465 Optum: Your EAP and WorkLife Services Benefit [PDF] At no cost to Pomona College employees, the Employee Assistance Program offers confidential advice and counseling services to eligible employees and their immediate family members available 24/7 relating to issues such as parenting, loss or grievance, relationship problems, substance abuse, self-improvement, mental health, financial concerns, and legal-referral assistance. Employees are eligible to participate in the EAP the first day of the month following the date of hire, or date of hire when date of hire is the first day of the month. | 7C Employees | Legal Privilege |
Project Sister Family Services (PSFS) (909) 626-4357 PSFS provides services to survivors of sexual violence and their families. PSFS has a 24 hr hotline staffed by confidential and privileged advocates who provide crisis intervention and support. Their services also include advocacy and accompaniment to local hospitals, law enforcement interviews, and legal proceedings. PSFS can help support you after a sexual assault and provide you with all your options and rights. All services are provided in both English and Spanish. | Community | Legal Privilege |
(877) 988-5559 Warning Signs of Domestic Violence Located in Pomona, House of Ruth provides advocacy and assistance to those affected by domestic violence. Their website includes information about immediate assistance for safety planning and recognizing signs of domestic violence, as well as information about services offered. Many of House of Ruth’s services are available in both Spanish and English and are free of charge. | Community | Legal Privilege |
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) (800) 799-7233 RAINN provides support for sexual assault survivors and survivors of domestic violence through their 24/7 national sexual assault hotline. To access the hotline, you can call (800) 656-4673 or chat with a crisis support specialist online. RAINN also provides comprehensive resources about safety and prevention, bystander intervention, and state-specific consent laws. | Community | Legal Privilege |
National Domestic Violence Hotline (NVDH) (800) 799-7233 The hotline provides help to survivors and anyone calling on their behalf through crisis intervention, safety planning, information, and referrals to agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Assistance is available in English and Spanish with access to more than 170 languages through interpreter services. NDVH’s website contains a lot of information, including on signs of abuse, healthy relationships, navigating conflict, and safety planning. | Community | Confidential |
(866) 488-7386 The Trevor Project has a 24/7 hotline which LGBTQ+ individuals can contact for counseling support. While they are known for their role in suicide prevention, their hotline is still a great resource for individuals seeking queer-affirming crisis intervention. You can access their hotline by calling, chatting online, or texting ‘START’ to 678-678. Their website also has resources on LGBTQ+ education and advocacy, and can connect you to peer support. | Community | Confidential |
(866) 331-9474 This resource is geared to teens and young adults. It connects callers to peer advocates trained to offer education, resource information, support, and advocacy to those involved in abusive dating relationships as well as concerned friends, siblings, and parents, among others. The website contains a lot of information on healthy relationships, spotting signs of abuse, safety planning, and how to help a friend, among other topics. | Community | Confidential |
The Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC) Victim Connect Resource Center If you think or know you’re being stalked, including in the context of an abusive relationship, you might find the facts sheets, definitions, and other resources at SPARC’s website helpful. While SPARC does not have their own hotline, they recommend RAINN, NDVH, and the VictimConnect resource center for immediate and direct help. To connect to someone at VictimConnect you can call or text 1-855-4VICTIM or (855) 484-2846. | Community | Confidential |