Support Resources for Students, Faculty and Staff

UTRGV Confidential Support Services (for students)

Office for Victim Advocacy & Violence Prevention (OVAVP) (956) 665-8287 / (956) 882-8282
Counseling Center (956) 665-2574 / (956) 882-3896
Vaqueros Crisis Line (956) 665-5555
Health Services (956) 665-2511 / (956) 882-3896
Spiritual Support (pastors and ministers, verify with your religious advisor)

UTRGV Confidential Support Services (for faculty and staff)

Office for Victim Advocacy & Violence Prevention (OVAVP) (956) 665-8287 / (956) 882-8282
UTRGV Employee Assistance Program (800) 346-3549

Rio Grande Valley Community Support Services (confidential and non-confidential)

Mujeres Unidas in Hidalgo County (800) 580-4879
Friendship of Women (956) 544-7412
Family Crisis Center in Rio Grande Valley (956) 249-6452
Safe H.A.V.E.N at Doctor’s Hospital Renaissance: (956) 362-7774
Valley Baptist Medical Center (Harlingen): Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (956) 389-1100

If you have been sexually assaulted, Safe H.A.V.E.N at Doctor’s Hospital Renaissance and Valley Baptist Medical Center have dedicated SAFE nurses (SAFE = Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner) available, 24/7. Compassionate medical professionals conduct the sexual assault exams in private dedicated locations. Agreeing to a sexual assault exam does not obligate a survivor to proceed with prosecution. These exams are stored for two years should a survivor wish to proceed with prosecution later in time. University Police and OVAVP advocates can assist with transport for the exam. The hospital will not charge a victim or survivor for the cost of the sexual assault exam.

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