Resources
EKU Sexual Violence, Assault, and Misconduct Resource Guide (click to download)
Important information if you or somebody you know experiences sexual violence. Please contact any of the offices below if you need help.
Confidential Resources: No information will be shared.
Non-Confidential Resources: Private resources who could share information on a need-to-know basis.
Specialty Health Services: Reproductive health and emergency contraception resources.
Confidential Resources
If you are facing challenges and need help or support services:
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CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT SERVICES |
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EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY |
RICHMOND-AREA COMMUNITY |
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Counseling Center Whitlock 571 (859) 622-1303 Provides a wide variety of mental health enhancement services free of charge to EKU students. |
Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) 859-253-2511 (local) Provides a 24-hour crisis line, free counseling services, referrals to community resources, and medical and legal advocacy. Available to assist as an advocate in the Title IX or police process. |
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Hope’s Wings Domestic Violence Shelter (859) 623-4095 Provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence to heal, based in Madison County. |
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Greenhouse 17 (800) 544-2022 Provides a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, legal advocacy, and counseling for victims of domestic violence, supporting 17 different KY counties. |
If you want to anonymously talk to someone:
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National Hotlines |
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National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) www.rainn.org |
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) www.thehotline.org |
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National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline 1-866-331-9474 www.loveisrespect.org |
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org |
Non-Confidential Resources
If you want to report a crime or believe there is immediate danger:
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POLICE SERVICES |
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ON-CAMPUS OR OFF-CAMPUS EMERGENCY: CALL 911 |
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EKU Police 701 Vickers Dr. (859) 622-1111 |
Richmond Police 1721 Lexington Road, Richmond, KY 40475 (859) 623-8911 |
If you want to report to EKU officials, need assistance, or want to file a complaint with the University:
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MAIN CONTACTS |
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Title IX Coordinator Joslyn Olinger Glover Jones Building, Room 417 Chief Equity Officer (859) 622-1327 Reviews and coordinates incidents under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972. |
Office of Equity and Inclusion Jones Building, Room 416 (859) 622-8020 Administers, investigates, and enforces the University’s Non-Discrimination and Harassment Policy. Reviews and coordinates incidents under Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. |
If you are facing challenges and need help or support services:
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NON-CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT SERVICES |
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EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY |
RICHMOND-AREA COMMUNITY |
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Dean of Students Whitlock 540 (859) 622-3436 Provides a wide array of information regarding EKU student resources and support, including referrals and accommodations. |
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EKU Green Dot Jones Bldg. 417 (859) 622-6784 Trains and educates the University community in bystander intervention and violence prevention. |
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If you are having health problems, and /or need medical treatment:
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HEALTH SERVICES |
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EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY |
RICHMOND-AREA COMMUNITY |
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Student Health Services Rowlett 103 (859) 622-1761 Offers a range of health services for enrolled EKU students. |
Baptist Health- Richmond 801 Eastern Bypass, Richmond, KY 40475 (859) 623-3131 A comprehensive regional medical center with trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) on staff |
If you are an employee of the University:
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EMPLOYEE SERVICES |
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EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY |
RICHMOND-AREA COMMUNITY |
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Employee Assistance Program 1-800-327-2255 Provides referral services for a wide range of health issues.
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Please see any Richmond-Area Community resource. |
If you need legal advice or representation:
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LEGAL REFERRAL SERVICES |
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EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY |
RICHMOND-AREA COMMUNITY |
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Kentucky Bar Association 514 W. Main St., Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 564-3795 Provides legal referral services, and a list of all attorneys licensed to practice law in KY |
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Appalachian Legal Defense Fund 114 North Third St., Richmond, KY 40475 (859) 624-1394 Provides free legal advice and representation to indigent Kentuckians living in Appalachia. |
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Specialty Health Services
Reproductive Health Services
216 Boggs Lane
Richmond, KY 40475
859-623-7312
http://www.madisoncountyhealthdept.org/AdultHome.html
- Birth control (including condoms, diaphragm, the Pill, contraceptive patch, Depo Provera, IUD, NuvaRing, and emergency contraception)
- Pregnancy testing
- Sliding scale, income-based fees
161 Burt Road
Lexington, KY 40503
859-278-0331
- Emergency contraception
- Sliding scale, income-based fees
136 W. Market St.
Louisville, KY 40202
800-292-2189 or 502-589-2124
http://www.emwwomens.com/
- Surgical abortion with anesthesia
- Emergency contraception
- Sliding scale, income-based fees
Lexington, KY 40503
859-252-8494
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/centerDetails.asp?f=3291
- Abortion referral
- Birth control
- HIV testing
- Emergency contraception
- Pregnancy testing
- STD testing, treatment, and vaccines
- Women’s health care
- Men’s health care
- All major insurance plans accepted; Affordable Health Care options also available
227 West Irvine St.
Richmond, KY 40475
859-624-3942
http://www.madisonphc.org/
- Pregnancy testing
- Maternity clothing, baby clothing, diapers, and other material resources
Emergency Contraceptives
820 Eastern Bypass
Location within store: Pharmacy area with other contraceptives.
654 University Dr.
Location within store: Available upon request at pharmacy counter. No prescription or proof of age required.
1115 Kim Kent Dr.
409 E. Main St.
Location within store: Over the counter in tamper-proof case that cashier opens upon request.
890 Richmond Plaza
2013 Lantern Ridge Dr.
Location within store: Available upon request at pharmacy counter. No prescription or proof of age required.
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