Sexual Assault Resources

Texas State Student Health Center

Student Health Center provides confidential medical care and referrals to hospitals for a sexual assault forensic exam (sometimes referred to as a “rape kit”). Our pharmacy offers over-the-counter emergency contraception, which can be taken up to three days after unprotected sex to avoid pregnancy. The Student Health Center also offers STI testing

Texas State Counseling Center

Provides free individual and group counseling specific to sexual violence and interpersonal violence for all Texas State students. The Counseling Center is located on the 5th floor at LBJ Student Center, call to make an appointment 512-245-2208. The primary focus of the Counseling Center is to provide short-term counseling to help students deal with personal and adjustment issues that may interfere with the ability to progress academically to their fullest potential. Students meet with clinicians to discuss a variety of concerns. The Texas State Counseling Center offer counseling services in both English and Spanish.

Additionally, Therapy Assistance Online is an interactive, dynamic, easy-to-access online program that provides support for anxiety, depression, and other common concerns that can be accessed on smartphones 24/7.

View the Counseling Center's Confidentiality Policy.

Texas State Attorney for Students

The Attorney for Students is free to all Texas State students and can help guide you in legal matters. From the moment a student contacts the Office of the Attorney for Students, both the Attorney, office staff, and prospective client enter into a relationship that is ruled by certain expectations. The client can be assured that all of their information is protected by Attorney/Client privilege. This begins the moment the initial contact is made and continues throughout the entire process.

LBJ Student Center 5-1.5
601 University Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
512.245.2370

HCWC (Hays-Caldwell Women's Center)

The Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center (HCWC) serves men, women and children who have experienced or, believe to be victims of, dating violence, sexual violence, sexual assault and child abuse in Caldwell County and Hays County in central Texas. HCWC offers free counseling services to acquaintances, friends, family, partners of survivors, and anyone else who has been adversely affected by sexual violence. HCWC offers counseling services in both English and Spanish. For questions or to make an appointment call 512.396.3404.

Hope Alliance

Hope Alliance in Round Rock provides a variety of free services to those who have experienced domestic and sexual violence. These services are also available to victims' families, too. Call the 24-hour hotline at 1-800-460-7233.

TXST Monarch Center for Immigrant Students

The Monarch Center mission is to provide a network of university leaders offering evidenced-based research, resources, and support in the form of guidance, strategic initiatives for the academic success and inclusion of DACA and Immigrant students. They are committed to promoting the safety, well-being, and success of these students while maintaining their confidentiality and identity.

TXST Minds Matter

Minds Matter is a mental health resource for students, faculty, and staff. This resource seeks to raise awareness and enhance support for the mental health needs of the Texas State community.

Legal Aid for Survivors of Sexual Assault (LASSA)

LASSA provides survivors of sexual assault with a wide range of free, trauma-informed, client-centered legal services from a network of attorneys.

Reporting to Police - Criminal Investigation

University Police Department: UPD Website // 512.245.2890

San Marcos Police Department: SMPD Website // 512.753.2108

Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (Academic Investigation)

Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 (Title IX) prohibits sexual discrimination in federally funded educational programs or activities. Under Title IX individuals are protected against discrimination based on sex.

Individuals can file a report for any of the following instances of sexual misconduct:

• Sexual Assault
• Dating Violence
• Stalking
• Sexual Harassment
• Domestic Violence
• Sexual Exploitation
• Sexual Intimidation (Cyber-stalking, Indecent Exposure, etc.)

You can file a report for someone else. You can file a report anonymously. You can file a report using a pseudonym. If you or someone you know are interested in filing a formal complaint through the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX please contact the Title IX Coordinator at 512.245.2539 or email titleIX@txstate.edu. Filing a report with Title IX opens up an academic investigation, not a criminal investigation. If individuals want to pursue a criminal investigation, they can contact Texas State Police Department or San Marcos Police Department.

RAINN

For additional support call the Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) at 800-656-HOPE (4673)

Anyone, of any sex, race, ability, gender, gender identity, and gender expression can experience sexual assault. If you’ve been sexually assaulted—even if you are not sure—you can contact HCWC’s hotline or RAINN for free, confidential help day or night.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline

Advocates at the National Domestic Violence Hotline are available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing relationship violence or an unhealthy relationship or seeking resources or information. 1.800. 799.SAFE (7233) 1.800.787.3224 (TTY). Abuse is never the fault of the survivor nor is it their responsibility to end the violence. Safety Planning can equip those experiencing abuse with information and tips to help protect themselves while in an abusive relationship and when trying to leave an abusive relationship.

National Dating Abuse Hotline

This 24-hour online and telephone resource offers real-time, one-on-one support for teens and young adults who may be involved in abusive dating relationships or are concerned for friends or loved ones. Additional information and resources can be found at www.loveisrespect.org.

Forge

Forge supports, educates, and advocates for the rights and lives of transgender individuals and their significant others, friends, family, and allies.

Men Can Stop Rape

Men Can Stop Rape provides information on awareness and involvement programs, and resources for perpetrators and male survivors of sexual violence.

1 in 6

1 in 6 supports male survivors of sexual violence and abuse as well as family members, partners, and friends of survivors. They provide online peer support group, 24/7 online support line, resources and trainings for professionals and organizations.

National Women's Law Center

National Women's Law Center works to protect and promote equality and opportunity for women and families through legal and public policy efforts. They combat sex discrimination by providing information, resources, and referrals to legal professionals for those who have experienced sexual misconduct.