For more information, please click on these useful links:
Campus Resources
Tell Somebody Report - If a member of the University community observes any behavior that is concerning and that you believe needs to be brought to the attention of the the Student Intervention Team, individuals may report the behavior using the online report form which will then be forwarded to the appropriate team for review.
Bias Reporting Form- A bias-related incident refers to an occurrence where individuals are targeted or affected based on prejudice, stereotypes, or discriminatory attitudes related to characteristics such as race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected attributes. A Bias Incident Reporting form can be completed and is submitted directly to the Office of Equity and Diversity, who will respond via email or phone within 48 hours when the University is open to conduct additional inquiry and ensure the well-being of the affected individual(s) and campus community, while providing resources and options.
Title IX - Title IX is a federal law that requires education institutions to respond promptly and effectively to reports of sexual misconduct that occur within the institution’s education program or activity. Sexual misconduct can take many forms, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, or stalking, along with other forms of sex- or gender-based misconduct and/or discrimination.
Sexual Assault & Interpersonal Violence - Eastern Connecticut State University’s Sexual Assault & Interpersonal Violence Response Team (SAIV-RT) is a campus and community-based team dedicated to creating and maintaining a campus environment free of all forms of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking. The Team is committed to providing trauma-informed response, advocacy, prevention, intervention, and support to restore safety of students who experience interpersonal violence. If you, or someone you know, is impacted by sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking or any form of interpersonal violence, the SAIV-RT can assist in providing a private, safe, a supportive space to talk, an opportunity to understand options for on-campus and off-campus reporting procedures, and assist in addressing other campus concerns.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) - We all use someone to talk to sometimes. Whether you are navigating unsupportive family relationships, exoloring gender identity, or working through high school traumas, Counseling and Psychological Services has certified and qualified counselors who can work with you.
OAS Support Program - The OAS support program is available free of charge and is open to all Eastern students. This program is aimed at assisting OAS-registered students with transitioning and adjusting to the environment within a college setting. The program is student-driven and sessions are focused on academic and/or social skills based on the needs of the student.
Q+- Q+works to create more youth accessible spaces, uplift youth voices, and empower queer youth. Their overall goal is to create space for queer youth to be authentically and entirely themselves.
The Recovery Village- An LGBTQ+ drug and alcohol treatment resource center, with resources for LGBTQ+ people.
Magazines/Media
The Advocate - Established in 1967, is the oldest and largest LGBT publication in the United States and focuses on news, politics, opinion, and arts and entertainment.
LGBT History Month Magazine- LGBT History Month Magazine represents the diversity, sexual orientation, gender identity and the importance of equality and fairness.
It Gets Better Project- The It Gets Better Project’s mission is to communicate to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth around the world that it gets better, and to create and inspire the changes needed to make it better for them.
The Trevor Project - Urgent resources for immediate help including a 24-hour talk/text/chat hotline, and counseling.
National LGBTQ+ Organizations
Human Rights Campaign-Organization driven to advocate for equal right in the LGBTQ+ community and promote non-discrimination protection laws. They provide scholarship opportunities, and articles on current policy issues and lawmakers, as well as local and statewide concerns..
Pride Foundation- Offers over 50 different types of scholarships, but students only need to complete one application. Most scholarships are available for ally or questioning students as well. All funds promote leadership and diversity in the LGBTQ community.
