Sexual Violence Resources
We are here to help.
Whether you are a victim/survivor of sexual violence, or you know someone who is, it is important to be aware of available support systems and resources. Whatever course of action you choose, there are people willing to help. While it is critical for survivors of sexual violence to retain control of their own experience, not all resources are 100% confidential. Federal guidelines require most university employees to report sexual violence on and off campus. While these mandatory reporters safeguard confidentiality as much as possible, it cannot be guaranteed.
On-Campus Resources
The following three campus resources are 100% confidential.
Center for Awareness of Sexual Assault (CASA)
Hibbard Humanities Hall 311C | Phone: (715) 836-4357/HELP | Email: CASA@uwec.edu
Center for Awareness of Sexual Assault
Counseling Services
Vicki Lord Larson Hall (Old Library) 2122 | Phone: (715) 836-5521 | Email: counsl01@uwec.edu
Student Health Service
Crest Wellness Center 150 | 630 Hilltop Circle | Phone: 716.836.5360 | Email: SHS@uwec.edu
Student Health Service Website
Student Health Services is an excellent resource if you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence. While SHS does not have a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) on staff, students can receive confidential STI testing, health screenings, and referrals.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) are available in Eau Claire at Mayo Health System and Sacred Heart.
The following campus resources represent a small selection of mandatory reporters (confidentiality cannot be guaranteed). Most faculty, staff, and student employees are mandatory reporters.
Dean of Students Office
Schofield Hall 240 | Phone: 715.836.5626 | Email: DOS@uwec.edu
Affirmative Action Office
Schofield Hall 101 | Phone: 715.836.2387 | Email: AFFIRM01@uwec.edu
Gender & Sexuality Resource Center
Davies Student Center 220M | Phone: 715.836.2693 | Email: GSRC@uwec.edu
Multicultural Student Services
Centennial Hall 1106 | Phone: 715.836.3367 | Email: MSS@uwec.edu
National Resources
Rape, Incest & Abuse National Network (RAINN)
When you call the National Sexual Assault Hotline, you will be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault provider in your area. The line is confidential and can provide a safe space to talk as well as referrals for long term support in your area.
24/7 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1.800.656.HOPE (4673)
Online Counseling here.
Love Is Respect
Love is Respect's purpose is to engage, educate, and empower young people to prevent and end abusive relationships. The hotline is staffed by highly trained, LGBTQIA+ affirming advocates who offer support, information, and advocacy for young people who have questions or concerns about their dating relationships.
24/7 Hotline: 1.866.331-9474
Text "LOVEIS" to: 1.866.331.9474
National Domestic Violence Hotline
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides highly-trained advocates that are available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
24/7 Hotline: 1.800.799.7233
Online Chatroom at: https://www.thehotline.org/
Text: "LOVEIS" to: 1.866.337.9474
National Domestic Violence Hotline Website
FORGE
FORGE is a national transgender anti-violence organization. They provide direct services to transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender non-binary survivors of sexual assault and interpersonal violence.
For referrals to trans-affirming resources in your area:
- Call: 414.559.2123
- Email: AskFORGE@forge-forward.org
- Get more information: here
The Network/La Red
The Network/La Red is a survivor-led, social justice organization that works to end partner abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, SM, polyamorous, and queer communities as well as in kink communities. All hotline staff are trained in domestic violence, peer counseling, crisis intervention, and safety planning. You do not have to leave or want to leave your relationship to get support. All services are offered in both English and Spanish.
24/7 Hotline: 800.832.1901
The Network/La Red Website (EN) The Network/La Red Website (ES)
The Northwest Network
The Northwest Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay survivors of abuse works to end violence and abuse by building loving and equitable relationships across the country. Their office hours are Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm.
Phone: 206.568.7777
Email: info@nwnetwork.org
Deaf Unity
Deaf Unity serves all Deaf victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, in Wisconsin. Deaf Unity is the state's only service organization with unique expertise on the linguistic, cultural, and historical trauma experiences of Deaf victims with American Sign Language (ASL) as the core language of access to services for Deaf victims.
Hotline Text: 608.466.2881
Hotline Email: help@deafunitiywi.org
Email: info@deafunitywi.org
Community Resources
Family Support Center
The Family Support Center empowers all individuals, families, and communities to live free from domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and interpersonal violence through education, prevention and intervention. They offer a wide variety of services for sexual assault and domestic violence. Family Support Center is located in Chippewa Falls and serves the entire Chippewa Valley.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
24/7 Crisis Line: 715.723.1138 or 1.800.400.7020
Email: familysupport@fsccf.org
The Bridge To Hope
The Bridge To Hope offers 24/7 access to services that begin the physical and emotional healing process for victims and survivors of sexual violence. They provide 24/7 crisis response, emergency shelter, information and referrals, presentations and awareness events, personal advocacy, legal, youth, and family advocates, support groups, and advocates for survivors of both domestic abuse and sexual assault.
24/7 Hotline (Calling): 1.800.924.9918
24/7 Hotline (Texting): 715.505.3640
Non-Emergency Number: 715.235.9074
Bolton Refuge House, Inc.
Bolton Refuge House, Inc (BRH) is a service provider serving individuals affected by domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. They offer 1-to-1 advocacy, support groups, community education, elder abuse, legal advocacy, youth and family advocacy, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and emergency shelter.
Eau Claire Co: 715.834.0628
Jackson Co: 715.333.2350
Buffalo Co: 715.926.6080
Email: director@boltonrefuge.org
Bolton Refuge House, Inc Website
Educational Resources
Helpful Phrases to Support Victims/Survivors The Vicarious (Secondary Survivor) Toolkit All About Consent From #MeToo to #WeConsented: Reclaiming the Pleasure of Consent Cop-Free Bystander Intervention: A Video ResourceUnderstanding Survivors' Experiences: Common Reactions to Sexual Violations Supporting A Survivor: The Basics Teaching Positive Masculinity What Is Toxic Masculinity Against Me(n) Chanel Miller (Emily Doe) Victim Impact Statement Violence Against Women-It's A Men's Issue Dear Men: It's You, Too Let's Talk About Consent Rape Culture Pyramid A Call To Men Relinquishing the Patriarchy Chanel Miller: I Am With You Courage (Why to Intervene): Chanel Miller Tarana Burke: Me Too is a Movement, Not a Moment Rupi Kaur: I'm Taking My Body Back Sexual Violence Reading List Tips on Restraining Orders