Resources for Survivors

You are not alone. Talk to someone you can trust. The Northwestern community provides confidential counseling, advocacy, and other support. See campus and community resources below for links to various services including hotlines, legal and medical advocacy, counseling and violence prevention.

Campus Resources

Women’s Center -- Advocacy, Counseling

Center for Awareness, Response and Education (CARE)

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)– Counseling, after hours emergency service

Health Service (Evanston campus)

Health Service (Chicago campus)

Office of Health Promotion and Wellness – Sexual Health Education and Violence Prevention

Sexual Assault Hearing and Appeals System (SAHAS)

University Police

Community Resources

Evanston Victim Services – Medical & Court Advocacy, Assistance with Obtaining Orders of Protection

Rape Victim Advocates

Porchlight Counseling Services – Counseling at no charge for individuals assaulted in college

Evanston YWCA – Domestic Violence Services

Metro YWCA – Sexual Assault Support Services

Rape Crisis Hotline: 1-888-293-2080

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE

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