A message regarding the tragic events in Israel and Gaza
October 9, 2023
Dear ¿ì»îapp Community,Ìý
Like many today, we are struggling with words and recognize that resources alone do not solve global problems. Yet, we are committed to supporting those who live, learn, and work at ¿ì»îapp and have ways to connect you to help as we all collectively grapple with the tragic events unfolding in Israel and Gaza.Ìý
During such difficult times, we want to share with you the ¿ì»îapp community support that is available. Some resources are focused on students and others are for faculty and staff, and include the following:Ìý
provides many in-person tele-medical and mental health services to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, including crisis and after-hours support. All ¿ì»îapp students have access to free crisis services at HCC, regardless of insurance coverage.  
Get confidential support on your phone or computer through the no-cost TELUS Health Student Support Program (formerly MySSP). The TELUS Student Support Health app gives you 24/7 access to counselors who speak Mandarin, Cantonese, French, Spanish, and English. (Other languages may be available by appointment based on availability.)ÌýÌý
serves as a central hub to connect undergraduate, graduate, and professional students to supportive campus and community resources to successfully navigate their ¿ì»îapp experience.Ìý
| • | Ìýprovides identity-based student programming, annual cultural signature events, leadership opportunities and support for BIPOC students and LGBTQ+ students.Ìý |
| • | offers a wide range of resources to support your experience and success.Ìý |
| • | helps students connect to support resources, develop a plan of action to meet their goals, and navigate challenging situations. ÌýÌý |
is responsible for receiving and responding to reports and concerns of discrimination, harassment, and gender-based violence involving students, faculty, staff, and third parties. EOIX provides information about resolution options, coordinates supportive measures, facilitates informal resolutions, and conducts investigations.Ìý
supports internationalization at the ¿ì»îapp by serving as a resource to students, faculty, and staff in meeting the needs of the international community on campus.Ìý
provides support to all benefited staff and faculty at no cost. The EAP is a 100% confidential health benefit, separate from medical insurance, to help you manage a broad range of life's daily challenges, including anxiety, depression, marriage/relationship problems, grief/loss, substance abuse, anger management, work-related pressure, and stress.ÌýÌýÌý
We must prioritize the health and well-being of our students, staff, and faculty. While the resources provided may not be helpful to you today, they may be helpful tomorrow or to someone else. Please keep them and consider sharing them with those you know who may be in need of help.ÌýÌý
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With warm regards,
Mary Clark,ÌýProvostÌýÌý
Christopher Whitt, Vice ChancellorÌýofÌýDiversity, Equity, and InclusionÌýÌý
Jeff Banks, Vice ChancellorÌýofÌýHuman Resources
Todd Adams, Vice ChancellorÌýofÌýStudent AffairsÌý