Seeking Resources for Sexual Assault, Relationship Violence, or Stalking
People and Places Who Can Help
If you’ve experienced sexual assault, relationship violence, and/or stalking, it’s not your fault. You always deserve to be safe and respected. No matter which resources or actions you choose, there are many people who are committed to help.
Confidential employees are staff members who can assist students with identifying resources and options for reporting, follow-up care, and supportive measures. Disclosures to these employees will not initiate a referral to the Office of Institutional Equity (Title IX).
Confidential staff can assist with the following:
- Discussing your experience and the ways that it may be impacting you
- Reviewing reporting options
- Referrals to the Counseling Center, Health Center, and other emotional or medical support services
- Provide details about school-based support measures
Confidential staff are trauma-informed and receive special training to support survivors. If a disclosure is made, staff are only required to share non-identifiable information with University Police (i.e. 1 count of Sexual Assault, on-campus, residence hall, month of September). Identifiable information like your name, class year, residence hall are never shared with them, so your identity is protected unless you choose to make a formal report to campus.
Confidential staff and departments are listed below:
Emily Campia, Sexual Assault Resource Specialist
Location: Rhodes Hall
Phone: 781-891-2222
The Counseling Center
Location: Callahan Building, 2nd Floor
Phone: 781-891-2274
Health Center
Location: Rhodes Hall
Phone: 781-891-2222
Spiritual Life Center
Location: Student Center 334
Phone: 781-891-2418
Ombuds Office
Location: Smith 204
Phone: 781-891-3102
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)
Locations: Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham
24/7 Hotline: 800-841-8371
BARCC is a national leader in providing a 24-hour hotline, 24-hour medical advocacy, individual and group counseling, and legal advocacy. BARCC also provides community awareness and prevention services. BARCC assists thousands of sexual violence survivors and their families, friends and communities each year, regardless of sex, gender identity, race, physical/developmental disabilities, income, ethnicity, class, religion, or sexual orientation. Free and confidential services are provided in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and French, with other languages available upon request.
REACH Beyond Domestic Violence
Location: Waltham
24/7 Hotline: 800-899-4000
REACH Beyond Domestic Violence is a comprehensive domestic violence service agency. The shelter, 24-hour hotline, and community-based support services provide domestic violence survivors with the help they need to achieve permanent safety and independence. Prevention programs engage the community, generate conversations, and create locally-based solutions to end domestic violence. All of REACH’s services are free and confidential.
RAINN: Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
24/7 Hotline: 800-656-4673
24/7 Online Chat
RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization offering support, information and referral resources for survivors and allies.
Non-confidential employees who are required to notify the Title IX Team when an incident of sexual violence, misconduct, gender-based harassment, discrimination and/or retaliation is reported to them. Unlike confidential employees, these staff are required to disclose the identities of both the Complainant/Survivor and Respondent (if known) to the Title IX Coordinator.
When a responsible employee receives a disclosure and notifies Title IX, the Intake Coordinator will reach out to the Complainant/Survivor to provide immediate resources and information, as well as an offer to meet to discuss options further. Please know that a community member will never be forced to speak with the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Coordinators until, and if, they would like to.
Identity Specific Resources
The following local, state and national resources offer support for individuals seeking more specific resources by identity.
Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts
The Domestic and Sexual Violence Project at the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts offers direct response to address the need for equal access to services, information, and resources, in support of survivors of trauma.
Resource Helpline: 617-442-4519
Ujima: The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community
Ujima serves as a national, culturally-specific resource center to provide support to and and be a voice for the Black community in response to domestic, sexual, and community violence.
Resource Helpline: 844-778-5462
Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence
ATASK assists Pan-Asian survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence. They currently provide services in 18 Asian languages and dialects. ATASK embraces and represents all ages, cultures, abilities, gender identities and sexual orientation.
24-hour Multilingual Helpline: 617-338-2355
Saheli
Saheli offers non-judgmental, culturally sensitive domestic and sexual violence services that are vital to the wellbeing of survivors while keeping in mind their unique cultural beliefs and upbringing.
Multilingual Helpline: 866-472-4354
Casa Myrna is Boston's largest provider of domestic violence awareness efforts and of shelter and supportive services to survivors. Their comprehensive range of services, free of charge and available in both Spanish and English, provide survivors with tools to recover from the trauma of abuse and begin to build sustainable self-sufficiency.
24/7 Hotline: 877-785-2020 (Safelink)
Fenway Health Violence Recovery
Fenway Health's Violence Recovery Program provides counseling, support groups, advocacy, and referrals to survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, hate violence, and police misconduct, specializing in working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals.
Consult Line: 800-834-3242
The Network/LaRed is a survivor-led social justice organization that works to end partner abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, kink, polyamorous, and queer communities. Their work aims to create a world where all people are free from oppression, strengthening communities through organizing, education, and provision of support services.
24/7 Hotline: 800-832-1901
Pathways to Safety International
Pathways to Safety International is the only non-governmental organization that specializes in serving Americans experiencing interpersonal violence abroad. They provide education to Americans living abroad, giving them the tools to stay informed about interpersonal violence, and empowering survivors to heal.
Email crisis@pathwaystosafety.org for a response within 72 hours.
The mission of 1in6 is to help male-identifying individuals who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences live happier, healthier lives. They also serve family members, friends, partners, and service providers by providing information and support resources online and in the community.
Weekly online support group
MaleSurvivor
MaleSurvivor is an organization dedicated to providing personalized support for men at every stage of the healing process. They also provide educational resources that help empower survivors to process their past and look forward to a brighter future.
StrongHearts Native Helpline is a 24/7 safe, confidential, and anonymous domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy.
24/7 Hotline: 877-762-8483
24/7 Online Chat
24/7 After Hours Survivor Support
When Bentley offices are closed, there are after-hours resources available to assist you. University Police is available 24/7 and can arrange for transportation to the hospital for medical care, and/or evidence collection by certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners. You do not need to fill out a police report to request assistance, and asking for help from University Police will not result in a criminal complaint unless this is something you decide to do in the moment or at a later date. You can simply tell the dispatcher you need a ride to Newton Wellesley Hospital for a private matter.
After-Hours Confidential Mental Health Clinicians
Call 781-891-2274 and select the option for after-hours care to be connected with a mental health clinician. These clinicians can guide you on seeking additional care for yourself or a peer when Bentley's offices are closed.
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)
24/7 Hotline: 800-841-8371
Online Chat (9 am - 11 pm)
BARCC provides a 24-hour hotline, 24-hour medical advocacy, individual and group counseling, and legal advocacy for survivors.
REACH Beyond Domestic Violence (REACH)
24/7 Hotline: 800-899-4000
REACH provides community-based support services for survivors of dating and domestic violence, including a shelter, 24-hour hotline, and prevention programming.
Newton Wellesley Hospital
Newton Wellesley Hospital offers free, confidential post-sexual assault medical care and assistance for survivors by highly trained nursing staff. The hospital is located 10 minutes from campus, and medical advocates from BARCC can meet you there if desired.