Safety and Emergency Resources for Survivors
If you’ve experienced an unwanted sexual encounter and don’t feel safe, you are not alone. You can talk to someone right now about emergency care, safety options, and support.
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| Organization | Phone Number | Confidential? |
|---|---|---|
| UHS Mental Health Services | 24/7 crisis line: 608-265-5600(option 9) | Yes |
| University of Wisconsin Police Department | 24/7 support: 608-264-2677 | No |
On campus contacts for survivors in an emergency
| Organization | Phone Number | Confidential? |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Police Department | 24/7 support: 608-255-2345 | No |
| Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DAIS) | Call: 608-251-4445 Text: 608-420-4638 | Yes |
| RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center | Call or text: 608-251-7273 Campus Location: 608-265-6389 | Yes |
| UNIDOS Against Domestic Violence | 24/7 support: 1-800-510-9195 | Yes |
| UnityPoint Health – Meriter Hospital | Main phone: 608-417-6000 | Yes |
Off campus contacts for survivors in an emergency
| Organization | Phone Number | Confidential? |
|---|---|---|
| National Sexual Assault Hotline | Call: 1-800-656-4673 Text: HOPE to 66743 | Yes |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | Call: 1-800-799-7233 Text: START to 88788 | Yes |
National hot lines for survivors in an emergency
Life threatening emergency
If your situation is immediately life threatening, call 911 or safely get to the nearest hospital emergency room.