LGBTQ Resources

Help with substance abuse, economic worries, relationship and family problems, sexual orientation issues, illness, getting over abuse, depression, mental and physical illness, and even loneliness.

PFLAG is a group of families and allies who support and work with the LGBTQ community. They host meetings and advocate for the health and well-being of LGBTQ individuals. Visit their website for meetings and events.

The Center of Orange County is a community center for the Orange County LGBTQ community. The Center offers a variety of programs and services for LGBTQ individuals from different backgrounds.

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.

A support network for student-run clubs that bring together LGBTQ and straight students to support each other, provide a safe place to socialize, and create a platform for activism to fight homophobia and transphobia.

Peer counseling (via phone and chat), information and local resources.

A national organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create a safer college environment for LGBT students.

Crimes, suspicious activities, and any emergencies should be reported to the Campus Police Department. Any person may contact Campus Police 24/7.

IVC counselors can provide personal counseling in the event of a personal emergency or crisis. Counselors can also refer students to off-campus resources.

Students can receive psychological services by appointment only if they have paid their health fee. Psychological services are not offered 24 hours a day, and are not available in the summer. Students may also be referred to an off-campus resource.

The Dean of Counseling Services handles all student discipline matters and verifies student discipline records and unit overload petitions. Students in crisis can be referred to the Dean for assistance. Faculty and staff that encounter disruptive students may complete a “Referral for Student Conduct Violation” form and submit to the Dean’s office for further action.