Consider Counseling

CONSIDER SEEKING COUNSELING OR OTHER SUPPORT: UMHB recommends that you consider seeking counseling as soon as possible. The university believes strongly in supporting victims whether or not they decide to file a criminal report.

Therapy provides a safe place to talk about your feelings and concerns. If you decide to keep the matter confidential, a licensed counselor must respect your wishes.

The following services are available on campus or in the community to support victims of sexual assault and violence:

• UMHB Student Counseling Center (254) 295-4696
• Families In Crisis, Inc., http://www.familiesincrisis.net/ (serving Bell, Coryell, and Hamilton Counties, including Ft. Hood)
• Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple: http://www.sw.org/women-health/sexual-assault-program
• Crisis Pregnancy and STD testing is also available at Hope Pregnancy Center, Inc.:http://www.hopepc.com/ (Temple, Killeen, Copperas Cove)
• Rape Abuse Incest National Network (RAINN) offers national anonymous hotline support to survivors and allies at (800) 656-HOPE (4673). If you would rather chat with someone online, RAINN also operates the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline, a live, secure, anonymous crisis chat support. To access help 24 hours a day, visit: http://www.rainn.org/get-help/national-sexual-assault-online-hotline