Center for Advocacy, Response, and Education (CARE)

Supporting individuals and communities impacted by interpersonal violence and promoting social change through prevention and education programs.

Denim Day display for sexual assault awareness month April 2025
Listen, Believe, Support Survivors

Advocacy Services

Confidential support for Huskers who have been impacted by sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking, and sexual harassment.

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Huskers CARE

Info for New Huskers

All first-year (freshmen) students are required to participate in a SARV Prevention workshop to be provided knowledge on the topics of sexual and relationship violence as well as resources on campus and in the community.

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Cause the Change

Prevention Education

Free campus-wide prevention programming for any UNL-affiliated organization or course. Engage in discussions about topics like bystander intervention, identifying interpersonal violence, and survivor support.

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Call 402-472-3553 to speak with an Advocate.

Hours of Service

CARE Advocates are available Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. 

We follow university closure for holidays an inclement weather.

 

Visit us in Louise Pound Hall, Room 211

 

Schedule An Appointment

Please call or email us during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, to set up an appointment.

Advocates can meet in-person, over the phone, or via Zoom- the choice is yours! 

Phone: (402) 472-3553

Email: care@unl.edu

Calling 402-472-3553 after hours will still connect you with help. You can be transferred to a confidential, licensed counselor, or you may leave a voicemail for a CARE Advocate to return the next business day. 

In an emergency, call 911 or University Police at 402-472-2222.

After-hours and Weekend Assistance

Assistance is available for urgent concerns by calling (402) 472-7450 and following the prompts.

Local/Community Resources:

Friendship Home

Voices of Hope

24/7 Confidential Crisis Lines:

National Domestic Hotline: 800-799-7233

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673 (HOPE)

Upcoming Events