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Confidential resources will not share, nor be asked to share, identifying information about you or the conversations that take place without your consent. Exceptions can only be made in response to court orders, when child or elder abuse is involved, or if there are serious threats to hurt oneself or others.


The CARES Program for Survivors of Violence

For undergraduate and graduate students as well as faculty and staff. The center supports survivors who have experienced sexual assault, domestic, dating or relationship violence, stalking, or sexual harassment.


Cook Counseling Center

For undergraduate and graduate students. The center provides psycho-educational programming; individual, group, and crisis counseling; and psychiatric services. To schedule a session, contact the center by phone.


Office of the Ombudsperson-Graduate School

For all graduate and professional students. The office assists graduate and professional students with exploring one’s options in a confidential, informal, impartial, and independent manner.


University Ombuds Office

For all undergraduate students and other members of the university community. The university ombuds is a confidential, impartial, and independent resource that assists members of the university community with exploring options available to them.