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If you've experienced sexual and/or relationship violence, what happened is not your fault. You always deserve to be safe and respected. You may be experiencing a wide range of feelings, which are all valid.

We invite you to use this website to navigate and choose the resources you want to use. Regardless of what you decide, there are many people at Stanford University who are committed to helping students, faculty, and staff.  As a first step, consider speaking to a confidential counselor at the Confidential Support Team (650-725-9955) to help you navigate your options. 

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The first 50 words to say are:

I’m sorry that someone hurt you. How can I help? Stanford has resources to support you and help you decide what you want to do next. Would you like to speak to a confidential counselor or a staff person about your resources or reporting options?
I am here to help you.

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If you have experienced any form of sexual or relationship violence, support is available.

Confidential counseling, emergency response, and medical support are available to assist you 24 hours a day. You can choose the resources you're most comfortable contacting. You are not alone. There are people who can help you.

Confidential Counseling

CST: Confidential Support Team: (650) 736-6933 (8:30am-5pm M-F) or (650) 725-9955 (24-hour)

CAPS: Counseling and Psychological Services: (650) 723-3785

Faculty Staff Help Center: (650) 723-4577

Non-Confidential Resources and Reporting

SHARE Title IX & Title VI Office: Kingscote Gardens, 2nd & 3rd floors, Stanford, CA; (650) 497-4955

SUDPS: Stanford University Department of Public Safety: 911 or (650) 723-9633

SHARE Title IX & Title VI Education (for Faculty/Staff/Postdocs): Kingscote Gardens Suite 230, Stanford, CA; (650) 725-0646

SHARE Title IX & Title VI Education (for Students): Kingscote Gardens Suite 220, Stanford, CA; (650) 725-1056