Seattle University students, faculty, and staff who experience protected class discrimination or harassment, sexual misconduct, or related retaliation, are encouraged to take care of their physical and emotional well-being - and to let others help.
Those who wish to receive counseling, medical, or other support services, are encouraged to seek assistance from the on-campus and off-campus resources listed below, regardless of whether a formal complaint is pursued.
For additional information and resources specific to sexual misconduct, please see SU's Sexual Misconduct page and/or this Sexual Misconduct Resources for Survivors.
The on-campus resources and services listed below are also available to witnesses persons providing support, those accused, and all individuals otherwise impacted.
You can file a formal complaint here.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Pavilion 120 | 206-296-6090
Appointment Hours: M-F, 8am-12pm/1pm- 4:30pm; Urgent Hours: M-F, 10am/3pm
CAPS counselors provide supportive counseling and consultation for students. Counseling sessions are safe, accepting, and confidential. Counselors can also assist students with identifying other on-campus and off-campus resources. Services are provided free of charge to students.
Campus Ministry
Student Center 120 | 206-296-6075
M-F, 8am - 4:30pm
Campus Ministry is a resource for people of all faith and non-faith identities. Campus ministers are available for one-on-one conversations about experiences of sexual misconduct.
Student Health Center
Bellarmine Hall 107 | 206-296-6300
M-F, 7am - 5pm
The Student Health Center is a confidential medical clinic available to all students. It can provide a medical examination as well as STD and pregnancy testing.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Toll Free 1-800-553-7798 | TTY 1-855-684-5661 | Local 206-654-4144
On-Line Access at http://www.wellspringeap.org/login - Username: "Seattle University"
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is an employer-paid resource available to use anytime you are experiencing personal or professional problems or need a resource. The purpose of the EAP is to help you (or a family member) identify and address your challenges in a confidential, non-threatening, effective and positive way. Counseling and assessment benefits include face to face visits with a therapist.
Office of the University Ombudsperson
Loyola 300 | stheiss@seattleu.edu
The University Ombudsperson is a designated neutral, impartial listener and facilitator whose major function is to provide confidential and informal guidance and support to Seattle University’s employees. The Ombudsperson will:
Crisis Connections
1-866-4CRISIS (1-866-427-4747) | TTY 206-461-3219 | Local 206-461-3222
Available 24/7/365
The 24-Hour Crisis Line provides immediate help to individuals, families and friends of people in emotional crisis in King County. The 24-Hour Crisis Line can help you determine if you (or your loved one) needs professional consultation and can link you to the appropriate services.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) | TTY 1-800-787-3224
Available 24/day
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides confidential, one-on-one support to each caller and chatter, offering crisis intervention, options for next steps and direct connection to sources for immediate safety. Bilingual advocates are on hand to speak with callers, and our Language Line offers translations in 170+ different languages. The Hotline is free, confidential, and anonymous.
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
Available 24/day
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline, accessible 24/7 by phone (800.656.HOPE) and online (online.rainn.org). RAINN works closely with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers to offer confidential support services to survivors regardless of where they are in their recovery. Programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice are also offered.
Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress (HCSATS)
401 Broadway, Suite 2075, Seattle, 98104 | 206-744-1600
Through Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress, survivors of sexual assault can receive follow-up medical care, evidence-based counseling to assist survivors to recover from the trauma of sexual assault, and other relevant services.
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center
200 Mill Avenue South, Suite 10, Renton, WA 98057 | 1-888-998-6423
KCSARC is a victim-advocacy organization that provides critical support, tools, and direct services - including legal advocacy - to children, teens, women and men who are victims of sexual assault.
The NW Network
206-568-7777 | M-F 9am-5pm
The NW Network provides services by and for the LGBT community by offering skilled support for survivors of domestic, dating, and sexual abuse, Their services include advocacy-based counseling, support groups, safety and support planning, and basic legal advocacy.
Consejo's Sexual Assault Program
3808 S Angeline Street, Seattle WA, 98118 | 206-461-4880
Consejo has been providing sexual assault services for the Latino community and people of color since 1978. Their Sexual Assault Advocacy Program provides culturally and linguistically competent, and confidential sexual assault services to survivors and their families in their primary language. These services include: medical/health advocacy, legal advocacy, client support groups, family support services, and individual & family counseling.
El programa de Consejo sobre la agresión sexual
3808 S Angeline Street, Seattle WA, 98118 | 206-461-4880
El programa de Consejo sobre la agresión sexual ofrece asesoría individual confidencial y de grupo impartida por intercesores especializados en víctimas de delitos. Los servicios de consejería están disponibles para los niños, las mujeres y los hombres que son víctimas de abuso sexual, agresión, incesto o violación.
Seattle Police Department
9-1-1
Seattle University Department of Public Safety
1313 Columbia Building (CLMB), Room 002
206-296-5911 (24 hr. emergency) | 206-296-5990 (24 hr. non-emergency)
Harborview Medical Center
206-744-3000
325 9th Avenue (at Jefferson)
Swedish Medical Center-Cherry Hill
206-320-2000
500 17th Avenue (between Cherry and Jefferson)
Swedish Medical Center-First Hill
206-386-6000
700 Minor Ave (between Cherry and Marion)
For additional information and resources specific to sexual misconduct, please see SU's Sexual Misconduct page.