You are not alone
If this happens to you or someone close to you, know that there are safe, free or affordable, confidential options available for your use. Below are some on-campus Penn State resources, as well as off-campus locations in Centre County, and in-state and nationwide hotlines that are here to help. Below are addresses, phone numbers, and information on each resource to use whenever you feel ready
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Locate providers with zipcode here: https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/directory-of-local-providers/
Penn State and Centre County
Centre Safe: ​
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(814) 234-5050
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140 W Nittany Ave (open 9am - 5pm)
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​Cost: Free
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24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, legal help, counseling and support groups, and more
R-VOICE
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877-234-5050​
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222U Boucke Building (open 8am - 5pm)
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Cost: Free
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24-hour hotline, crisis intervention, support counseling, advocacy
Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (CSGD)
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(814) -863-1248
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LL011 HUB-Robeson Center (open 8am - 5pm)
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Open Wednesdays until 8pm​
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​Cost: Free or low-cost
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Initial therapy sessions, consultations, advocacy, aiding for other resources
Mt. Nitanny Medical
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(814) -234-6110
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155 Wellness Way
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​Cost: Free​
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Can be helped/report while being anonymous
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Medical forensic exam (with consent), non-forensic medical care, medication, Sexual Assault Response Team
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Includes: Victim Advocate, nurse examiner, law enforcement officer, physician​
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Can request not to have, and will not be in the room at the time of the exam​
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In-State and Nationwide
NCADV
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+1 (800) 799-SAFE (7233)
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Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/ ​
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Online chat​
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Text “START” to 88788
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NCADV site: https://ncadv.org/
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Personalized safety plan, tips/help finding resources, financial education, safety plans for friends and family, information on abuse, and more
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RAINN
Love is Respect
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(800) -656-HOPE (4673)
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Online chat: RAINN.org/hotline ​
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Text "HOPE" to 64673
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Cost: Free
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24-hour assistance (hotline, chat, text), resource information and referrals, information on laws, and 'next steps'
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+1 (866) -331-9474​​​
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Online chat:​ https://www.loveisrespect.org/
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Text "LOVEIS" to 22522
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Cost: Free
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24-hour hotline (text, call, and chat), deaf services, support, crisis intervention, safety planning, referrals, and advocacy
Family Services Incorporated
Community Action Partnership
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(814) -944-3585
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2022 Broad Ave, Altoona, PA 16601 (open 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Cost: Free
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24-hour hotline (text and call), medical and legal advocacy, counseling, referrals, support groups, temporary shelter, and more
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(717) 299-1249 or text "SAFE" to 61222
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601 South Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 (open 8:30am - 5pm)
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Cost: Free
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24-hour hotline (text and call), crisis services, safe house, legal advocates, legal attorneys, housing assistance, counseling, and more
MaleSurvivor
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Online support forums for male survivors, such as:
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Male survivors​
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Military survivors
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Gay/Bi/Trans Survivors
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Men Abused/Assaulted as Adults
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Survivor stories
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Private, one-on-one chat rooms with survivors
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Has links to find therapists, support groups, healing conversations, as well as education and advice for parents and partners of survivors
The Womens Center
Womens Law
YWCA
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(570) -784-6632
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24-hour hotline available at +1 (800) -544-8293
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111 Market St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (open 9am - 5pm)
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Cost: Free
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24-hour hotline, counseling, legal advocacy, legal assistance, medical advocacy, transportation services, temporary shelter, and more
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+1 (800) -654-1211
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​1101 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103
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Cost: Free
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24-hour hotline, counseling, support groups, medical and legal advocacy, protection orders, housing assistance, legal representation, and more
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(202) -543-5566​
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Cost: Free
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Legal information and resources on
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Restraining orders ​
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Child custody and support
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Divorce
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Housing protection
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