Students may receive specialized support from the UCC, which is staffed by trained professionals and counselors. Current students may seek counseling at any time, even years after the incident. The confidential services of the UCC are available to any student who may need support or assistance. The UCC can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Family Justice Center of St. Joseph County off-campus : The Family Justice Center is a collaboration of civil, legal, medical, and social services which supports individuals affected by relationship violence and sexual assault.
Joseph County. S-O-S is staffed by trained professionals and volunteer advocates who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The staff can provide confidential counseling and recovery services, as well as support and information about communication with the police, family, and friends. S-O-S Volunteer Advocates provide emotional support and information on the phone and in person at area hospital Emergency Departments around the clock.
Specially trained professionals offer confidential counseling, group therapy, information, and referrals. The S-O-S Advocate acts as a liaison between the student and the legal process, and can accompany them to court, if desired. The hour telephone number for the Rape Crisis Center is Among its programs, RAINN has two resources available globally: 1 the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline , a secure Web-based hotline that provides live and confidential help through an interface similar to instant messaging; and 2 the National Sexual Assault Hotline HOPE , which provides free, confidential services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Students who have been injured should seek immediate and appropriate medical treatment for their injuries. Students may visit UHS for confidential and professional medical care. While the UHS staff are unable to perform procedures related to the collection of evidence for the purposes of pursuing criminal prosecution, they can provide medical care including wound care, testing, and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, and referral and transportation to a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner.
Nearby St. The two hospitals in the South Bend area are St. Joseph Regional Medical Center offers emergency care and evidence collection 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
