Campus Support Services
Finding Support
There are a number of places, both on and off campus, where you can find help and support if you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted. Wanting help and assistance is normal. You can choose the route that is best suited for you. It is most important to assess your own needs to do what is right for you.
EOU Counseling Center
Located at 6th and L Avenue
Phone: 541-962-3524
Dr. Thacher Carter & Dr. Marianne Weaver
The counseling center is available for you to find confidential support. Reporting a sexual assault to either psychologist in the counseling center does not require you to report the sexual assault to anyone else or to press legal charges. However, if you choose to pursue action, the counselors can support you with this process and can help you to know what to expect as you go through the procedure.
EOU Student Health
Located at 6th and L Avenue
Phone: 541-962-3524
Student health is available for confidential support.
There is a SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) available to you at student health. You can receive a physical exam, STD testing, prophylactics, and take with a nurse practitioner regarding any concerns you have about what happened to your body. A forensic exam can help collect physical evidence should you decide to report the assault legally. However, having a forensic exam will not require you to file a legal report.
Located in Inlow Hall 116
Phone: 541-962-3635
You have the option of filing a code of conduct complaint through the office of student affairs. Should you give names of perpetrators to the Student Affairs staff, they may be obligated to proceed with judiciary procedures. You may, however, visit the Student Affairs Office to ask questions about the procedure. Just be sure not to mention the names of perpetrators until you are sure that you are prepared to move forward with the process. You may bring an advocate with you to meet with the Student Affairs staff. The individuals you will likely meet with are Dr. Sheldon Nord (Vice President for Student Affairs) and Colleen Cascio (Code of Conduct Coordinator).
Women’s Center (WRRC)
Located in Zabel Hall 133
Phone: 541-962-3021
The WRRC is dedicated to providing ongoing education on women's issues and other related justice issues. The center is a safe intellectual space for women and other diverse groups who experience the challenges of discrimination. The facility provides research materials on women's issues, experts on gender inequality, referrals to campus and community organizations, and online resources. WRRC's goal is to establish and maintain a strong, active presence on campus and in the community through center-sponsored activities.
-The WRRC is comprised mostly of student volunteers, but is often a good place for victims of sexual assault to find support. The services of this center can be a positive experience for you if you desire the support of fellow students on campus. Trained campus advocates may also be available through the WRRC. The services of the WRRC are confidential.
Shelter from the Storm
Located at 1111 5th Street
Office phone: 541-962-7226
24-hr. Hotline: 541-962-9261
Shelter from the Storm provides free, confidential services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. You can call the hotline at anytime just to speak to a trained individual about what you are experiencing. There are also professional sexual assault advocates available to support you through your process. They can go with you to a visit to student health for a physical examination, if you desire. In addition, if you choose to press legal charges, the advocates at the Shelter can explore your options with you and walk you through each step of the process.
There is free counseling available through the Shelter and periodically there are support groups available to assist you