University resources assist sexual violence victims
The following are resources available to Penn State students who have experienced sexual assault and relationship violence.
PENNSYLVANIA AND NATIONWIDE RESOURCES
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape
http://www.pcar.org/
Statewide hotline: (800) 692-7445, TTY (877) 585-1091
24-hour information and referral line: (888) 772-PCAR
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
-- Sexual Assault Awareness Month: http://www.nsvrc.org/saam
-- Sexual Assault Response Team information and national SART listserv: http://www.nsvrc.org/projects/sart
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
-- information: http://www.rainn.org
-- 24-hour hotline: (800) 656-HOPE
ALL PENN STATE CAMPUSES
Penn State's Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Hotline
Available 24/7 at all campuses and staffed by trained counselors
(800) 550-7575, TTY: (886) 714-7177
To directly report child abuse, call Childline at (800) 932-0313.
Commonwealth Campuses Sexual Assault Resources
http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/womenscenter/resources/ccsar.shtml
UNIVERSITY PARK CAMPUS
Center for Women Students
The center serves all Penn State students, male and female, who have experienced sexual assault and/or relationship violence.
http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/womenscenter/
Centre County Women’s Resource Center
http://www.ccwrc.org/
Counseling and Psychological Center (CAPS)
http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/counseling/ResourcesForRecentEvents.shtml
University Health Services (UHS) Sexual Assault Services
http://www.studentaffairs.psu.edu/health/services/clinicalServices/SAS.shtml
http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/health/healthTopics/pdf/SexualAssaultOptions.pdf
Telephone Numbers for University Park Sexual Assault Resources
Medical services:
- University Ambulance Service, dial 911 (identify yourself as a student)
- Mount Nittany Medical Center, emergency department, 814-234-6110
- University Health Services, 814-863-0774
- Telephone advice nurse (24 hours a day), 814-863-0774, option 2
Counseling services:
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), 814-863-0395
- Centre County Can Help, 800-643-5432 (Crisis Line)
- Centre County Women's Resource Center, 814- 234-5050
Advocacy, information and support:
- Center for Women Students, 814-863-2027
- Victim/Witness Advocate, 814-865-1864
- Student and Family Emergency Line: 814-863-2020
Police and safety services:
- Penn State Police Service, 814-863-1111
- State College Borough Police, 814-234-7150
- Penn State Escort Service (dusk to dawn), 814-865-WALK
Topics: sexual assault awareness month