Sexual Violence Resources
If you feel that you have been a victim/survivor of sexual violence, here are some organizations and programs to assist you.
On-Campus
Office of Affirmative Action/Equity & Legal Affairs: 507.457.2766
- Responsible for investigating allegations/reports of sexual violence
Campus Security: 507.457.5555
- Offers 24 hour walking escorts,
- Ensures 24/7 on-campus security staff presence
Counseling Services: 507.457.5330
- Licensed counselor are available free of charge to students at the WSU Counseling Center
- Open Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
- A confidential resource
Health Services: 507.457.5160
- Provides medical evaluation and treatment
- Open Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
- A confidential resource
WSU 24/7 Gender-Based Violence Helpline: 507.457.5610
- Staffed by trained student advocates who will provide support, explain your options, and accompany you to access services such as the campus Title IX office, local law enforcement, and medical care
- A Confidential Resource
RE Initiative: 507.459.8212
- Offers resources for survivors of sexual violence and people who support them
Housing and Residence Life: 507.457.5305
- Offers assistance to students residing in campus housing to change rooms or residence halls
- Can also offer assistance to a student currently not residing in campus housing who wishes to move into campus housing
Access Services: 507.457.5878
- Offers help coordinating academic accommodations for student with disabilities
Local
Winona Women’s Resource Center: 507.452.4453 (Crisis Line)
- Located in Winona, MN
- Provides a 24-hour crisis line to reach an advocate who will provide support, explain your options, and accompany you to access services such as the campus Title IX office, local law enforcement, and medical care
Minnesota
MN Coalition Against Sexual Assault
MnCASA is a voice for sexual assault victims, sexual assault help programs, and allies committed to ending sexual violence.
Minnesota Day One Crisis Hotline: 866-223-1111
Day One is a statewide network of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, youth- and community- advocacy programs. Day One hosts the statewide crisis hotline that connects callers to the nearest service or agency in their geographic area.
This is a list of Minnesota hospitals that provide forensic nurses trained in sexual assault.
OutFront provides programs and services to Minnesota's LBGTQ and allied communities in the areas of community organizing, public policy, anti-violence, law, education and training.
National
Department Of Justice: Office on Violence Against Women
This office's mission is to provide federal leadership in developing the national capacity to reduce violence against women and administer justice for and strengthen services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
National Center for Victims of Crime
The National Center for Victims of Crime has a number of resources available to assist crimes of violence. They are the leading resource and advocacy organization for crime victims, as well as for those who serve crime victims.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
NCADV is an online and mobile accessible database of US Domestic Violence providers.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.799.7323
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a 24/7 confidential help and resources for victims of domestic violence.
Changing our Campus is a federal government resource for students, faculty and staff at our colleges and universities.
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network: 1.800.656.HOPE
RAINN created and operates the 24/7 National Sexual Assault Hotline. It works closely with more than 1,000 local sexual assault providers to offer confidential support services to survivors, regardless of where they are in their recovery. Resources for victims and a directory of services is available in the US.