Safety Resources & Education
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Safety Resources & Education
Find safety-related support resources, prevention information, training materials, and downloadable resource guides for Orange Technical College students, employees, and campus community members.
If there is an immediate threat to safety, call 911 first. To report a concern, visit the Reporting a Concern page.
On-Campus Resources
Use this resource guide to find campus-based safety and support resources available through Orange Technical College.
For campus-specific contacts, including Campus Security Authorities, Title IX contacts, and Campus Deans, visit the Contacts & Support page.
Off-Campus Resources
Use this resource guide to find community-based support organizations and off-campus safety resources.
If you are not sure where to start, contact a campus support contact or use the Reporting a Concern page for help choosing the right reporting option.
Drug & Alcohol Prevention
Orange Technical College is committed to maintaining a drug-free campus and supporting a safe, healthy educational and workplace environment. The Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program (DAAPP) provides information for students and employees about standards of conduct, legal sanctions, health risks, available support resources, and disciplinary sanctions related to alcohol and controlled substances.
The DAAPP is provided in accordance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act requirements.
What the DAAPP includes
- Standards of conduct that prohibit the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol.
- Overview of legal sanctions for offenses under applicable laws.
- Summary of health risks linked to drug use and alcohol abuse.
- Information on available counseling, treatment, and rehabilitation programs.
- Disciplinary sanctions, including expulsion, termination, and prosecution for violations.
You can access this information by downloading the digital version of the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program or by visiting any OTC campus to request a printed copy.
Alcohol and Other Drugs Training
OTC provides Alcohol and Other Drugs training options for students and employees. Use the sections below to choose the access option that applies to you.
Students
OTC offers a self-paced Alcohol and Other Drugs training course that discusses substance use, addiction warning signs, and ways to respond. The course includes four brief modules and an end-of-course survey.
- Drug Classification Overview of Schedule One Drugs
- Alcohol and Tobacco
- Drug Classification and Associated Drugs
- Awareness and Response
Employees
Employees can access the Did You Know? Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Training course through the PD Catalog on Canvas. Self-registration is available and ongoing.
This course is available to all employees who want to learn more about substance use, addiction warning signs, awareness, and response resources.
Related Training & Prevention
Use these pages to find additional safety education, prevention information, support resources, and reporting guidance.
Interpersonal Violence Support & Education
Learn about support, rights and options, reporting contacts, and SPARC Go education related to dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and interpersonal violence.
Hazing Prevention
Review hazing prevention education, warning signs, reporting options, and hazing-related resources.
National Awareness Months
Find awareness materials, flyers, and prevention information for national safety-related awareness months and topics.
Related Safety Resources
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Reporting a Concern
Choose the right reporting option for a safety concern, including emergency, non-emergency, anonymous, and campus reporting options. -
Contacts & Support
Find Campus Security Authorities, Title IX contacts, Campus Deans, and campus support contacts. -
OTC Alerts
Learn how OTC alerts work and how to stay informed during campus safety situations. -
Clery Act / Annual Security Report
Access the Annual Security Report, Daily Crime Log information, Campus Security Authority information, and Clery-related reporting resources. -
OCPS District Police
Learn about OCPS District Police and district-level police/security support for OTC.