Confidential Resources cannot share your information without your expressed consent unless there is imminent danger to self or others or as otherwise required by law (e.g., mandatory reporting for sexual violence against minors). In many other cases, staff members who are mandatory reporters must report all disclosures or knowledge of alleged prohibited conduct to the Title IX and Gender Equity Office. 

Mandatory Reporters are required to promptly share a disclosure of sexual assault, gender-based harassment, or other forms of sexual misconduct with the Title IX Office. The Title IX Coordinator then works to ensure that the individual feels safe and supported and has access to all of the available resources and support structures the University offers. These private, non-confidential disclosures will be shared with individuals on a need-to-know basis or as required by law. More information about mandatory reporting can be found in the Title IX Policy. Any questions about the status of an employee as a ‘Mandatory Reporter’ should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator.

Campus Security Authorities (CSA’s) must report Clery crimes on Clery geography immediately to DPS.  They have significant responsibilities for student and campus activities.  Confidential resources who are also designated as CSA’s can make de-identified reports to preserve student confidentiality. CSA compliance and resources is maintained by Brown's Department of Public Safety (DPS). Any questions about CSAs should be addressed to Brown DPS.

Telephone

401-863-2026

• Oversees formal and informal resolution processes related to Title IX policies and procedures, and implements support measures and interim actions.

Visit the Title IX & Gender Equity Office

Telephone

• Emergency response available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• You may also call the non-emergency line or call Melissa DaRosa at 401-863-2542 or email melissa_darosa@brown.edu to speak to a DPS Law Enforcement Advocate.

Visit DPS

Telephone

401-863-3322

• Support for Brown University students to seek immediate assistance after business hours.
• Call and ask to speak to the Administrator-On-Call.

Visit Administrator-on-Call

Telephone

401-863-3145

• Student Support Services available to assist students though complex challenges they may face during their time at Brown.

Visit Student Support Services

Brown's Campus Life Centers can be a place of connection and belonging for many students. For students who experience this, these centers also serve as supportive environments during challenging times.  

Learn more about the centers in campus life

Telephone

1-800-494-8100

• If you or someone you know needs help because of a sexual assault or an abusive relationship, call this hotline 24 hours a day.
• Advocates provide confidential support and are available to accompany victims of sexual assault to the hospital and police station.
• Ongoing counseling and support groups are available.
• This hotline is specific to Rhode Island.
• Contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE if you need help in another state.

Visit HelplineRI

Telephone

1-800-656-4673 (HOPE)

• This is a national hotline for victims of sexual assault.
• The hotline offers free, confidential counseling and support 24 hours a day, from anywhere in the country. 

Visit RAINN

Text

Text HOME to 741741

• Free 24/7 text-based mental health support and crisis intervention

Visit Crisis Text Line

Provides treatment, intervention, education, advocacy and prevention services to Rhode Islanders impacted by sexual trauma. Along with offering support groups and legal advocacy Day One offers trauma-informed clinical mental health care.

visit day one

For local resources on finding therapists in independent practice, Zen Care and Psychology Today are both resources that compile listings of therapists who have a variety of specialties and treatment methods. Both websites allow you to search according to specific key terms, read profiles, and schedule initial consults.

Some people who have experienced harm are interested in working outside of traditional bureaucratic systems to seek accountability within their communities. The organization Creative Interventions offers a comprehensive toolkit for community members interested in engaging in an accountability process.

Visit Creative Interventions Toolkit

• Will care for patients under 18.
• Serves patients of all gender identities (male, female and trans-identified). 

•  Serves women patients and all trans patients who are 14 or older.
• Does NOT serve patients who are incapacitated.

• Serves all patients of all identities.
• Will serve patients who are incapacitated.

•  Serves all patients of all identities.
• Will serve patients who are incapacitated.