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University Health Service (UHS)
Health Promotion Office

Relationship and Sexual Violence

University Services

University Health Service (UHS)
Phone: 275-2662
Locations: UHS Locations & Hours
Services: Appointments with UHS primary care providers, confidential care and services, referrals to specialists, and laboratory testing
Payment: The cost of visits to UHS is covered by the mandatory health fee paid by full-time students. For other patients, visits are on a fee-for-service basis.

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UHS Health Promotion Office
Phone: 273-5775
Location: UHS Locations & Hours
Services: Assistance with program planning to raise awareness about healthy and unhealthy relationships and campus resources for UR students, brochures and handouts
Payment: No charge for services.

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University Counseling Center (UCC)
Phone: 275-3113
Website: www.rochester.edu.ucc
Locations: UCC Locations & Hours
Services: Individual, couples, and group therapy.
Payment: The mandatory health fee covers the cost of visits to UCC.

 

Community Services

Alternatives for Battered Women (ABW)
Phone: (585) 232-7353
Website: www.abwrochester.org
Address: Kept confidential for the safety of the women and children
Mission Statement:  Alternatives for Battered Women exists to enhance the quality of life and empower individuals affected by or at risk of domestic violence.
Services: 24 hour hotline, emergency domestic violence shelter for women and children, walk-in counseling, transitional support groups, Family Court advocacy assistance

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Jewish Family Service of Rochester - SARA Line
Phone: (585) 698-7272 (SARA)
Website: www.jfsrochester.org/ Address: 411 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
Services: Confidential hotline, information, support, and resources to help address concerns about safety and the family's future.

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Legal Aid Domestic Violence Program
Phone: (585) 232-4090
Website: www.lasroc.org/dom_viol.html
Purpose:  The purpose of the Domestic Violence Program is to provide victims of domestic violence with legal representation, advice, and legal counseling in civil cases to end the abuse.
Services: Represent victims of domestic violence in Family Court and in Supreme Court. The Court Advocacy Program works in collaboration with Alternatives for Battered Women. An attorney and a domestic violence counselor in Monroe County Family Court are teamed to provide for both the legal and social work needs of victims of domestic violence.

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Monroe County Domestic Violence Bureau
Phone: (585) 428-5166

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Rape Crisis Service
Subset of Planned Parenthood of the Rochester/Syracuse Region, Inc. (PPRSR)
Phone: (585) 546-2777 (24/7)
Websites: www.pprsr.org/rapecrisis/
Services: Crisis intervention and support services for men, women, and children who are victims of sexual assault and their significant others; 24/7 emergency counseling, support, and advocacy; short term counseling; medical and psychological examinations and treatment; court accompaniment and police intervention; community education and professional training; referrals for additional needed services.

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Rochester Rehabilitation Center: MENS Education for Non-Violence workshop
Phone: (585) 271-5842
Websites: www.rochesterrehab.org
Address: 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620
Mission Statement: Planned Parenthood of the Rochester/Syracuse Region protects and supports every person's right to make voluntary, informed decisions about sexuality and reproduction in order to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. To do this, Planed Parenthood provides health care, education, counseling and leadership in preserving the right to reproductive freedom. Special emphasis is given to women who have limited access to services.
Services: Program for men who have been physically and/or emotionally abusive to their current or former wife, partner, or dating companion.
Age Range: Must be at least 18 years old to take advantage of these services.

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Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) Center at Strong
Strong Memorial Hospital and Planned Parenthood of the Rochester/Syracuse Region, Inc. Phone: (585) 275-4551
Websites: www.pprsr.org/rapecrisis/SAFE.cfm
Address: 601 Elmwood Avenue
Mission Statement: Planned Parenthood of the Rochester/Syracuse Region protects and supports every person's right to make voluntary, informed decisions about sexuality and reproduction in order to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. To do this, Planed Parenthood provides health care, education, counseling and leadership in preserving the right to reproductive freedom. Special emphasis is given to women who have limited access to services.
Services: A safe and comfortable place for victims to go after a sexual assault; evidence collection and documentation, forensic examination, medical care/information; support and advocacy; specially trained nurses, nurse practitioners, and physicians assistants
Note: If you have been sexually assaulted within the past 96 hours (4 days) and are considering reporting to the police, you should go to the nearest SAFE Center. The sooner evidence is collected, the better chance there is of getting supporting documentation that will help the prosecution of the case. Know that you never have to report a rape to the police, unless it involves the mandates of child sexual abuse. You can have the evidence collected at the SAFE Center and then take up to 30 days to decide whether or not to contact the police. The hospital will hold the evidence during this time.

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