1) Are you safe? If not, call 911.
2) Do you need medical attention?
Before you go to the hospital or law enforcement: Do you want evidence to be collected? If so, avoid showering or removing clothing to preserve evidence. Your clothing may be kept as evidence, so bring a change of clothing with you.
Facility | Distance from campus | Hours | Emergency Room | Sexual Assault Forensic Exam |
University Health Center | On | Mon-Tuesday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Wed-Thursday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday, Closed | - | X |
Bryan West Hospital | 2 miles | 24/7 | X | X |
Bryan East Hospital | 4 miles | 24/7 | X | X |
3) Consider speaking with an Advocate
Confidential Advocates with CARE will help you understand and navigate the resources and reporting options available, and will support you in the decisions you make.
4) Reporting
You may report to the university, to law enforcement, to both, or neither. It is your choice.
Reporting Options
CARE is Here to Help
Survivors have the right to make informed decisions, which CARE Advocates can help guide them through. There are resources available to you regardless of whether you choose to report the incident(s) or not.
Connect with CARE:
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!