District Resources Available for Employees:

Emergency Financial Support For employees directly affected by the wildfires, we are offering a Payroll Advance Request. This provides up to $6,000 as a one-time, interest-free advance to address immediate financial needs. Please apply by February 28, 2025, to access this support promptly.

Natural Disaster Leave Guidelines We provide up to five days of paid leave for those directly impacted by natural disasters, offering immediate relief without the need to use accrued leave balances. For those requiring more time, up to ten days of additional unpaid leave is available, during which time benefits will be maintained and employees may use accrued leave in lieu of unpaid leave.

Catastrophic Leave Assistance In the spirit of community support, our Catastrophic Leave Donation Program enables employees with accrued leave to aid colleagues who are severely affected by emergencies. Donated leave credits are placed into a general pool and distributed to employees needing leave assistance. If you are in need, please apply using the Catastrophic Leave Request Form. This initiative is vital for those who have exhausted their leave credits and are facing significant disruptions.

Flexible Work Arrangements To accommodate your recovery needs, flexible work arrangements are available. For Hybrid work program modifications for staff and management, this can be initiated through the appropriate requests in NeoEd, ensuring you have the necessary support to manage your work and personal life during recovery periods.

Ongoing Emotional and Mental Health Support To address the emotional and mental toll of these events, we have arranged on-campus group counseling sessions through Anthem EAP on the following dates:

• January 13, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
• January 15, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
• January 17, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM These sessions will be held in the Circadian (Building CC Room 130), providing both group and one-on-one support.

Resource Guides

In the following link, you will find a comprehensive listing of the emergency initiatives available. Additionally, a separate link to resources our office has compiled related to employee services and community-based services is also provided.

• Comprehensive Support Measures for Employees Affected by Emergencies 

• PCC – CA Wildfire Resources

Mental Health Support

Emergencies can be emotionally taxing. Access the following resources for mental health support during and after an emergency:

• PCC’s Mental Health & Wellness Services 
• Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741 for 24/7 confidential support.
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 988 for immediate assistance.

Representatives from the Anthem Employee Assistance Program (EAP) will be sending campus counselors to host on-campus group counseling sessions that will cover mental health, self-care, and crisis management resources. The visit will begin with a group session for 20 minutes and then employees will have the opportunity to meet on a one-on-one basis with the Anthem EAP counselor. More dates will be available.

• Friday, January 17, 2025, 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• All Group Sessions will be in the Circadian (Building CC Room 130)

Contact HR with your questions about these resources.

For the latest updates from the District: https://www.pasadena.edu/fireupdates/