Sexual Assault Resources
Sexual Assault Response Line
401-863-6000
Available through Psychological Services' on-call system. Confidential crisis support and information is available for any Brown student dealing with sexual assault. The on-call counselor is also available to accompany a victim to the hospital.
Coordinator of Sexual Assault and Advocacy
401-863-2794
Bita Shooshani is the main contact person for helping students affected by sexual violence. Confidential services include support for a survivor or the friends of a survivor, help filing a complaint (if that is the student's choice) and educational programs for the student community.
The Advocates Program
A Brown staff member is trained to help any Brown student explore his/her options to address an incident of sexual assault or sexual harassment. Talking with an Advocate does not require a student to file a disciplinary complaint or pursue any specific course of action. Available Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm.
The Advocate coordinator is:
Gail Cohee, 401-863-3402
Director, Sarah Doyle Women's Center
Brown Department of Public Safety
863-4111 (emergency response)
Emergency response available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You may also direct any complaints to Public Safety's administrative number, 863-3322.
Brown Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
863-4111
Emergency response available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
University Health Services
863-3953
Confidential medical care, testing and treatment. Emergency contraceptive pills and treatment for sexually transmitted infections are available. Emergency care available 24 hours a day. Located at 13 Brown Street on the corner of Brown and Charlesfield Streets.
Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Hotline
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. Counselor-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. (Available in Rhode Island only. Check your local phone book if you are in another state.)
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
1-800-656-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. When a survivor calls the hotline, s/he is connected to the nearest local rape crisis center through a unique computer routing system that maintains the confidentiality of callers.
Local Hospitals and Emergency Rooms:
Women & Infants Hospital
401-274-1100
101 Dudley Street, Providence
Rhode Island Hospital
401-444-5411
593 Eddy Street, Providence
Miriam Hospital
401-793-2500
164 Summit Avenue, Providence
LGBT Resources
RI Gay & Lesbian Helpline
401-751-3322
Available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7pm to 10 pm.
The Network for Battered Lesbians and Bisexual Women
617-423-SAFE (Hotline in English and Spanish)
This program offers free services in English and Spanish for battered lesbians, bisexual women and transgender folks. These services include a hotline, emergency shelter and advocacy programs. Located in Boston, Massachusetts.
ALA's Resource Guide for Speaking OUT Against Bullying
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/rts/glbtrt/popularresources/bullying.cfm
PFLAG Providence/Greater Providence
500 Angell Street, Apt. 212
Providence, RI 02906
401-751-7571
pflag@ids.net
PFLAG Tiverton/East Bay
85 Roseland Terrace
Tiverton, RI 02878
401-624-6944
Rhode Island Alliance For Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Civil Rights
P.O. Box 5758
Weybosset Hill Station
Providence, RI 02903-0758
Phone 401-521-GAYS
Email RIAlliance@aol.com
Equity Action
Rhode Island's Fund for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Initiatives
Equity Action is a fund within The Rhode Island Foundation and was established to advance the equitable treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) residents of Rhode Island.
Alex McCray, Equity Action Coordinator
c/o The Rhode Island Foundation
One Union Station
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Email: alexm@rifoundation.org
Website: http://www.rifoundation.org/CommunityInitiatives/EquityAction/tabid/184/Default.aspx
Youth Pride Inc.
Youth Pride, Inc. (YPI) is the only statewide nonprofit organization with programming dedicated to meeting the social, emotional and educational needs of youth and young adults impacted by sexual orientation and gender identity. The organization works to attack the underlying causes of the difficulties for lgbtq youth while providing the services they need to advocate for their own change.
743 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
Phone 401-421-5626
Fax 401-274-1990
Email: info@youthprideri.org
Website: http://youthprideri.org
AIDS Care Ocean State
As Rhode Island's largest provider of direct-care services to persons affected by HIV and AIDS, AIDS Care Ocean State is dedicated to providing quality housing, case management, medical and nursing care, and prevention to adults, families, adolescents and children who are affected by or at risk for HIV infection. ACOS has the only assisted living facility in Rhode Island for people with HIV/AIDS, as well as a 24 –hour nursery and over 80 apartments for people living with HIV/AIDS.
18 Parkis Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
Phone 401-521-3603
Email info@aidscareos.org
USA National Suicide Hotlines
Toll-Free / 24 hours / 7 days a week
- 1-800-SUICIDE
1-800-784-2433 - 1-800-273-TALK
1-800-273-8255 - TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889)
Food & Shelter Resources
Rhode Island Food Bank
West Warwick
104 Hay Street, West Warwick, RI 02893
Phone 401-826-3073
Sojourner House
Domestic Violence Shelter. Provide shelter, safety, support, education and advocacy to break the cycle of violence.
Phone 401-861-6191, 401-658-4334 (24 hour hotline)
Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless
160 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02903
Phone 401-421-6458
Fax 401-421-6426
Crossroads Rhode Island
Crossroads Rhode Island, formerly Travelers Aid of Rhode Island, is the largest homeless services organization in the state. We provide assistance 24-hours a day, seven days a week, for a broad spectrum of Rhode Islanders
Street Address
160 Broad Street,
Providence, RI 02903
Phone 401-521-2255
Fax 401-4217410
HelpLine 401-351-6500 or 800-367-2700