Where Can I Get Help?
If
you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, help is available. We
are glad that you are reaching out! Here is a list of resources at Georgia
Tech, the Atlanta community, and around the nation. * Please note that the timeframe of the incident does matter! If the incident occurred recently, please consider going to an advocate, medical facility, or calling law enforcement as soon as you can!
Georgia Tech Resources
Georgia Tech 24-hour Sexual Assault Information Line: 404-894-9000
Receive general information and get connected to the Grady Rape Crisis Center, the GT Police, the GT Counseling Center, and the GT Women's Resource Center.
Georgia Tech Counseling Center: 404-894-2575
The Georgia Tech Counseling Center offers free counseling services for Georgia tech students who have been
victims of sexual assault (as well as other counseling services). Some of
the counselors are also members of the Sexual Violence Task Force.
Georgia Tech Wellness Center: 404-894-9980
The Wellness Center provides educational information, presentations, programs, and resource
referral for sexual assault and related issues. Students can also meet with
health educators individually to discuss sexual health issues. The Wellness
Center is home to the VOICE initiative for violence prevention and advocacy
on Georgia Tech campus.
Health Services: 404-894-1420
Health Services provides medical treatment, not including evidence collection, during
regular business hours. Follow-up sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening and emergency contraception
(EC) is available (EC is also available at the Women’s Clinic).
Women’s Clinic: 404-894-1434
Two female nurse practitioners provide services to women for their sexual
and reproductive health needs. Emergency contraception (EC) is a form of
pregnancy prevention that the Women’s Clinic and Health Services
can provide to female students. IMPORTANT: It
is most effective when taken within 72 hours of sexual intercourse. For more
information on EC, go to: http://ec.princeton.edu/
Sexual Violence Task Force (SVTF): 404-385-1563
The SVTF is a campus group composed of staff, faculty, and students working to develop
sexual assault response and prevention programs for the Georgia Tech Community.
For more information, go to the Sexual Violence Task Force web site.
Campus Police: 404-894-2500
The Campus Police support the investigation and prosecution of cases as well as provide for the care and well-being of victims. They will transport victims to Grady for treatment
and will make referrals. Several members of the Georgia Tech Police Department
are involved in the Sexual Violence Task Force.
Dean of Students: 404-894-6367
The Dean of Students can serve as an advocate for students reporting
incidents of sexual assault. They can provide resources and referrals for
victims. They also enforce judicial actions to respond to sexual violence.
The Dean of Students office is involved in the Sexual Violence Task Force.
Women’s Resource Center: 404-385-0230
The Women's Resource Center provides information, educational programs, referrals, and support for
Georgia Tech students, faculty, and administration regarding sexual assault,
sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct.
Atanta Community Resources
Grady Rape Crisis Center: 404-616-4861
80 Butler Street , Atlanta , GA 30335
Grady offers 24hr. medical treatment and crisis
support for victims and family. Grady offers support during evidence
collection and on-going support for victims (including accompanying
victims to court and providing individual and family counseling). There is No
Charge for a pelvic exam, collection for evidence, and initial
medication. Georgia Tech police will provide students with transportation
to Grady in the case of a sexual assault.
DeKalb Rape Crisis Center: 404-377-1428
Cobb County – YWCA of N. W. Georgia: 770-427-3390
Gwinnett Sexual Assault Center: 770-476-7407
Clayton County - Southern Crescent Sexual Assault Center: 770-477-2177
Men Stopping Violence (MSV:) 404-688-1376
MSV is a social change organization dedicated to ending men’s violence against
women. MSV provides training, education, intervention, and works with other organizations
for social justice.
Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault (GNESA): 678-701-2700
GNESA Provides technical support and staff training to rape crisis centers, and professional training to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) and law enforcement professionals. GNESA also develops community awareness events and media campaigns about sexual assault issues.
National Resources
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE
(4673)
RAINN provides services and support to sexual assault victims and operates the
National Sexual Assault Hotline. RAINN also educates the public about sexual assault
prevention, prosecution, and recovery and works nationally to improve victim
services.
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
This is a free, confidential hotline provided by RAINN to support sexual assault
victims 24/7.
For additional resources see Yellow Pages under Crime Victim Services
and Crisis Intervention Services.
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