Get Help and Support

If you are in immediate danger or seriously injured

From any campus phone, call 2-5555 or 911

From a mobile phone, call OCC dispatch (714) 432-5555 or 911

For non-emergency Campus Public Safety call (714) 432-5017

You are encouraged to seek medical attention and support. Medical centers provide treatment for injuries, testing for sexually transmitted disease and pregnancy, and emergency contraceptives. Orange Coast College's Student Health Center provides basic first aid, medical consultation, and some wellness services, such as screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections and contraceptives.

Student Health Center (714) 432-5808

Preserve Evidence

Even if you are undecided about making a report, it is recommended that you preserve evidence and have a forensic exam. If you later decide to report, the police will be able to access and test the stored evidence. It is recommended to consult with local law enforcement for how long the state may hold evidence.

• Try not to shower, brush your teeth, urinate, eat or drink, or change clothes.
• Maintain physical evidence, such as clothing and sheets and keep them in separate paper bags.
• Maintain other evidence, such as voice messages, text messages, or emails.

Take a Forensic Exam

• Forensic exams keep evidence safe and are FREE at Anaheim Regional Medical Center located in the Emergency Department. Call (714) 774-1450 prior to arrival.
• You may contact the local Rape Crisis Center to have an advocate present with you. Call (714) 957-2737 or (949) 831-9110. 
• Forensic exams may be performed as late as 5 days after an assault. If performed within 72 hours, the exams may include HIV prevention medication and emergency contraceptives. 
• A police officer is required to authorize a forensic exam. The police and hospital will not notify Orange Coast College. 

You are encouraged to seek emotional care and support whether that be immediately after an assault or sometime later. Therapy is an open and nonjudgmental space to work through difficulties. You may learn new coping skills or new strategies to manage stress.

On-campus mental health counselors can offer options and advice confidentiality. Except in limited circumstances, your information would not be disclosed to the Title IX Coordinator or local law enforcement. 

Mental Health Services (714) 714-7715

Any person may file a complaint involving any member of Orange Coast College. Orange Coast College has a duty to provide a safe and nondiscriminatory environment and will provide a prompt and equitable response to support you. Orange Coast College's primary concern is your safety and the safety of the campus community.

The decision of who to report to is entirely yours. The various reporting options available to you are described below. You may pursue one or more of these reporting options in any order or simultaneously. You should not be deterred from reporting the incident our of concern that you might be disciplined for related policy or criminal violations. You have the right to have a person present with you while reporting the incident and throughout future proceedings.

Report an Incident to the Police 

You may report crimes to local law enforcement. Reporting the crime can help:

Protect our safety; 

• Ensure you receive proper medical care and support services; and 
• Prevent future crimes by the perpetrator.
• Reporting to local law enforcement will give you the options to possibly initiate a criminal investigation.

Report an Incident to Title IX

You may report sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking to the Title iX Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator will explain your rights and options under District policy BP/AP 5910 Sexual Misconduct. At the time a report is made, you do not have to decide whether or not to request any particular course of action. At any point you have the right to file a formal complaint ot ht eTiel IX Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator will respect your autonomy in deciding how to proceed and will balance your interest with its obligation to provide a safe and non-discriminatory environment for all members of the campus community.

Upon request, the Title IX Coordinator will offer and implement supportive measures based on your preference. Supportive measures are individualized services to help restore your access to the Coast Community College District's programs and activities, examples include academic assistance, contact limitations, employment assistance, referral to counseling and other healthcare services, and safety planning.

Title IX Coordinator Shannon Quihuiz (714) 432-5930, squihuiz@occ.cccd.edu, Student Union, second floor, suite 202