A person who experiences an incident of sexual misconduct has a number of options for help and support. Links for the support resources listed below are found on the left.
Emergencies
If you or someone you know are in a life-threatening situation, contact the police immediately by calling 911. Get to a safe place as soon as possible.
Support Resources
Confidential Support
Confidential support resources are listed below. Contact the UMD's Women's Resource and Action Center (WRAC), or the Program to Aid Victims of Sexual Assault (PAVSA, a program in the Duluth community). Both resources are free and completely confidential, and both have advocates that can help a person who experiences an incident of sexual misconduct make decisions. WRAC can also assist the person with making supportive changes (living accommodations, class schedules, student activities, etc.).
Women's Resource and Action Center (WRAC) - for students only |
WRAC advocates are available onsite Monday and Thursday from 6:00 to 9 p.m. and during regular WRAC office hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). WRAC provide support by:
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Program to Aid Victims of Sexual Assault (PAVSA) (218) 726-1442 or 24-hour crisis line (218) 726-1931 32 East 1st Street, Duluth |
PAVSA is a resource to support students and employees in making decisions about reporting. Victim advocates are confidential staff. PAVSA provides support by:
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UMD Counseling (for students only) (218) 726-7913 615 Niagara Court [email protected] |
UMD Counseling Services helps victims/survivors by:
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UMD Religious and Spiritual Organizations | Contact a clergy member of one of UMD's religious/spiritual organizations. Clergy will help the victim/survivor by providing counseling and making appropriate referrals. |
Employee Assistance Program (for employees) (888) 243-5744 or (612) 625-2820 |
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential professional consultation and referral services to address any personal or work concern that may be affecting an employee's wellbeing. |
Medical Support
Duluth's two area hospital systems also provide support for people who have experienced an incident of sexual assault or relationship violence. A sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) trained in forensic evidence collection will be present in the emergency room. There is no charge for victims/survivors to receive a forensic medical examination. Treatment of injuries or other services not listed below may not be covered; however, advocates are available to assist in seeking victim reparations to cover these charges. A SANE nurse will help the victim/survivor by:
- Providing complete medical exams
- Providing appropriate treatment, including pregnancy testing, emergency contraception, and STD/HIV prevention medication
- Collecting evidence
Essentia Health (St.Mary's) (218) 786-4000 407 E. 3rd Street, Duluth |
St. Luke's Hospital (218) 249-5555 915 E. 1st Street, Duluth |
UMD Health Services offers a number of medical services for UMD students.
UMD Health Services (for students only) |
UMD Health Services does not collect evidence but will help the victim/survivor by:
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