Mission Statement:
Golden West College is dedicated to fostering a community that prioritizes the well-being and safety of its members. The Assessment and Care Team (ACT) values each student and seeks to create an environment where everyone can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially using a systematic approach that focuses on timely and appropriate interventions.
Key Principles:
The following link is used to report students who have allegedly violated the Student Code of Conduct, are disruptive in the classroom or office setting, and/or display behaviors that need attention and assistance.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If a student displays behaviors that you deem are violent or harm to self or others, please contact the Public Safety Office immediately at (714) 895-8924 or dial 911.
Incident reports generally fall into the following categories:
Go to Coast Community College District Board Policy BP/AP 5910 for a complete list.
Should you need help or clarification regarding incident reporting, please contact the Assessment and Care Team Office at (714) 895-8172.
Front row (left to right) Alyssa Brown, Chad Bowman, Stephanie Smallshaw, Carla Martinez (chair), Kyle Smith
Back row (left to right) Denice Koen, Minnie Higgins, Judy Cheng, Betty Markos-Gonzalez
ACT members are certified by the National Behavioral Intervention Team Association (NaBITA)
Should you have questions regarding the Assessment and Care Team, you may contact the Dean of Students Office at (714) 895-8172 or Dr. Carla Martinez cmartinez@gwc.cccd.edu.
IMPORTANT: If you experience a direct threat, call the Public Safety Office at (714) 895-8924 immediately or 911.
Coast Community College District Student Code of Conduct is intended to ensure that all students are given a safe and secure environment to study where disruption and behaviors of another student will not prevail.
This Administrative Procedures (AP 5500) is intended to effectively implement Board Policy 5500 "Student Code of Conduct," and as such, this Administrative Procedure shall constitute the Student Code of Conduct for all District students. This Student Code of Conduct provides District students with prior notice of behavior deemed unacceptable by the District’s Board of Trustees. This Student Code of Conduct includes a defined process for the fair and impartial review and determination of alleged improper Student behavior. This Student Code of Conduct also specifies the various sanctions that may be imposed on District students for violations of this Student Code of Conduct. Students are expected to be familiar with the terms of Coast Community College District's published Board Policy 5500 and this Administrative Procedure 5500 Student Code of Conduct.
Go to Coast Community College District Board Policy BP/AP 5500 to read complete policy.
Coast Community College District Golden West College is committed to creating a safe and inclusive campus environment. Members of the Golden West College community, guests and visitors are entitled to an educational and working environment free from sex and gender-based discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking.
Go to Coast Community College District Board Policy BP/AP 5910 to read complete policy.
ON-CAMPUS RESOURCES | OFF-CAMPUS RESOURCES
Provides a safe and secure environment for the campus community 24/7, 365 days a year.
Phone: (714) 895-8924 or (714) 895-8999
Dial 911 for emergencies
The Stand is Golden West College’s Food Pantry.
Recreation Building, Room 100
Phone: 714-892-7711 ext. 58160
Phone: 714-892-7711 Ext. 51277
All enrolled GWC students who have paid their health fee are eligible for Student Health Center medical and mental health services at no charge. We have appointments available with doctors, nurses, and licensed therapists, and can help with outside care or resources if needed.
Phone: 714-895-8379
TIMELYCARE - FREE, 24/7 VIRTUAL HEALTH
The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) addresses the unique needs of our GWC military connected student population. The VRC does this by collaborating with various campus and community resources.
Phone: 714-892-7711 x55144
The mission of Disabled Students Programs and Services is to ensure that all students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities at Golden West College, so they can participate freely and actively in all facets of campus life.
Phone: 714-895-8721
Golden West College is honored to welcome and support pregnant and parenting student to the campus on-ground and online. Our mission is to provide students with the resources, knowledge, and guidance to accomplish their educational and life goals.
Phone: 714-895-8781
ORANGE COUNTY WARM LINE
1-714-991-6412
CRISIS HOTLINE Text 741741 for 24/7 crisis support and information via texting. For more info, visit www.crisistextline.org
(714) 992-1931 24-hour referrals to counselors, shelters and other specialized services
North Orange County (714) 834-4317
South Orange County (949) 752-1971
Counseling, accompaniment, advocacy for victims of rape and sexual abuse
(714) 953-LGBT (5428)
Community based mental health and supportive services for individuals struggling with and/or identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Questioning
Provides recovery mental health services and episodic treatment services including assessment, evaluation, collateral therapy, individual and group therapy, substance abuse treatment, medication support, rehabilitation, linkage and consultation, placement, plan development, crisis intervention and specialized residential services
OC Health Care Agency’s Behavioral Health Services. Call 855-OC-LINKS (625-4657)
Non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of life of Orange County residents impacted by mental illness through direct service, advocacy, education and information dissemination
Dedicated to housing and support for homeless youth including stable and safe housing, employment, self-sufficiency and long-term independence
(800) 843-5200
A statewide, toll-free, 24-hour, confidential hotline for youth age 12-24 for information, support, and referrals to local resources
Created to unite all who share a vision of improved mental health and equality, and to end the stigma of mental illness
Educating Californians to recognize the signs of suicide, find the words to have a direct conversation with someone in crisis.
800-784-2433
Suicide Prevention. Online network that uses instant messaging to respond to people in crisis.
NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) and The Jed Foundation have created this guide to help start the conversation. It offers both parents and students the opportunity to learn more about mental health, including what the privacy laws are and how mental health information can be shared.
Leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning young people ages 13-24
assists those struggling with substance abuse disorders, addiction and/or mental health problems. (800) 662-HELP (4357)
