Resources

Penn State and Centre County offer a number of confidential and non-confidential resources for faculty, staff, and students seeking assistance with concerns, including state-mandated reporting. We encourage you to contact an Eberly ombuds, who can work with you as you utilize these resources and potentially point you to additional resources.

Resources for Faculty and Staff

• Resources to Report Wrongdoing (including reporting bias and harassment)
• Red Folder (a guide to help faculty and staff recognize, respond and refer distressed students)
• Employee Assistance Program (confidential health advocate)
• Centre County CAN HELP Line (confidential mental health resource) - 1-800-643-5432 (24-hour hotline)
• Centre Safe (confidential relationship violence resource) – 814-234-5050 (24-hour hotline)

Resources for Students

• Resources to Report Wrongdoing (including reporting bias and harassment)
• Student Legal Services (provides advice, representation, referrals, and other legal services)
• Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) (confidential counseling)
• Gender Equity Center (confidential counseling)
• Student Care and Advocacy (coordinates resources and efforts during student challenges)
• University Health Services (confidential nonemergency care)

Penn State Policies

• Policy AD88 – Code of Responsible Conduct
• Policy HR91 – Conflict of Interest
• Policy RP06 – Disclosure and Management of Significant Financial Interests
• Policy AD72 – Reporting Suspected Child Abuse
• Policy AD77 – Engaging in Outside Professional Activities (conflict of commitment)
• Policy AD85 – Sexual and/or Gender-Based Harassment and Misconduct (including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and related inappropriate conduct)
• Policy AD86 – Acceptance of Gifts and Entertainment
• Policy AD91 – Discrimination and Harassment and Related Inappropriate Conduct
• Policy SY01 – Environmental Health and Safety Policy