Crisis Assistance

GET MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE OR REPORT A SEXUAL OR PHYSICAL ASSAULT

REPORT AN EMERGENCY
The UGA Police Department is the primary contact for all campus emergencies. Calls will be routed to the appropriate campus and local first responders from UGA Police Communications. LEARN MORE

WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF A SEXUAL ASSAULT
Learn what to do if you or someone you know has just been sexually assaulted. LEARN MORE

UGA POLICE 
All the efforts of the Police Department are aimed at providing a safe and harmonious environment wherein the University and greater Athens community can thrive. LEARN MORE

ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY POLICE
The ACC Police Department forms partnerships with law abiding persons that result in every neighborhood being safer as residents enjoy a higher quality of life. Its vision is to eliminate crime, the fear of crime and general disorder in the community. LEARN MORE

COTTAGE SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER
The Cottage provides intervention, advocacy, referrals, and support for survivors and families impacted by child abuse and sexual assault. The Cottage also raises awareness and provides prevention education about these issues. LEARN MORE

UGA RELATIONSHIP & SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION (RSVP) AND ADVOCACY 
Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) and Advocacy services are free and confidential for UGA students. If you have experienced sexual violence, relationship or dating violence, or stalking, RSVP can provide crisis intervention and talk with you about your options in a safe environment. LEARN MORE

COUNSELING AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES AT UGA
The University of Georgia has several on-campus counseling services available to students for crisis intervention and ongoing counseling. LEARN MORE

NATIONAL RESOURCES FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE
There are national organizations and hotlines available to help you. These websites can give you information about sexual violence, relationship and dating abuse, and stalking. LEARN MORE

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICE (EOO)/TITLE IX COORDINATOR 
The EOO/Title IX Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that UGA complies with all applicable laws and policies regarding discrimination on the basis of race, sex (including sexual harassment or violence, dating/domestic violence, stalking and pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. LEARN MORE

PROJECT SAFE
Project Safe is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to end domestic violence through prevention and educational programs, crisis intervention, ongoing supportive services for survivors of domestic violence and their children, and advocacy/ systems change work in our community. LEARN MORE

STUDENT CARE AND OUTREACH
Student Care and Outreach provides individualized assistance to students experiencing hardship circumstances, support to faculty and staff working with students in distress, and guidance to parents seeking help and information on behalf of their students. LEARN MORE