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If you are subjected to Prohibited Conduct and are in need of immediate assistance, contact Public Safety by dialing 724-805-2911 or ext. 2911, or call 911. Additional resources and support are available both on and off campus.
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ON CAMPUS
Public Safety (724-805-2911 or ext. 2911)
Public Safety officers are on duty 24/7 for emergency help in any situation. Public Safety officers can help report incidents of prohibited conduct and secure any requested assistance, including medical assistance and help from local law enforcement. Public Safety officers have the obligation to report incidents to the director of Public Safety and the Title IX coordinator.
Saint Vincent Wellness Center Counselors (724-805-2115)
The counselors in the Wellness Center are available for ongoing counseling support. The Wellness Center is in the Carey Center. Wellness Center counselors can provide complete confidentiality.
Campus Ministry (724-805-2350)
Pastoral counselors are available through Campus Ministry, which is in the Carey Center. The Benedictine monks in Campus Ministry can provide complete confidentiality.
Residence Life Staff
Members of the Residence Life staff are available 24/7 for emergency help in any situation. Victims can ask Residence Life staff to help them report incidents of sexual misconduct and secure any required assistance. Residence life staff members are required to report the incident to the Title IX coordinator.
Title IX Coordinator (On-Campus)
The Title IX coordinator can be reached at the Title IX office on the second floor of Alfred Hall in the suite marked “Title IX Coordinator” Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. either in person or by phone at 724-805-2897. In addition, the Title IX coordinator may be reached by email at titleix@stvincent.edu, during or after office hours.
OFF CAMPUS
Blackburn Center (24/7 hotline 1-888-832-2272)
Blackburn Center has numerous and wide-ranging resources available for victims of sexual and domestic violence. All services are available to children, women and men. The 24-hour, 7-days-a-week number is answered by trained staff and volunteers, ready to provide free and confidential support as needed.
Dr. Elizabeth Ventura, Professional Licensed Counselor (412-559-9152)
Pennsylvania State Police (911 or 724-832-3288) The Pennsylvania State Police can generally be on the scene responding to an emergency situation at the College within 15 minutes. Victims of sexual violence are encouraged to file a report with the State Police.
Independence Health Latrobe Hospital
Those subjected to prohibited conduct, including sexual assault, are encouraged to seek medical treatment immediately in order to address any physical injuries that may have occurred, preserve any evidence for a criminal complaint, even when a report is not made to law enforcement. If you are on campus and need immediate medical assistance, please contact Public Safety at ext. 2911 or dial 911 to be connected with the Pennsylvania State Police.
National Sexual Assault Hotline (800-656-4673)
Created and operated by RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), the National Sexual Assault Hotline provides confidential, 24/7 support in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the United States. In addition to the hotline, an online chat hotline is also available at online.rainn.org. Additional national resources can be found on the RAINN website: https://www.rainn.org/resources.
PCAR Sexual Violence Legal Assistance Project
This program provides free and confidential trauma-informed legal advide and short-term legal representation to victims of sexual assault, abuse, and harrassment. The project is designed to fill gaps where local community services are unavailable. Call 1-800-692-7445, ext. 190, Monday-Friday from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. to speak with a legal provide. For more information, go to www.pcar.org.