Uptown campus, Building 92
Downtown campus, 137 Elk Pl., Room 261
Offered during regular office hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. If an assault happens on a Friday or Saturday, please do not wait; go to the University Medical Center and ask for a forensic consult.
Appointments:
- The Health Center offers emergency same-day appointments.
- Call 504-865-5255 (Uptown campus) or 504-988-6929 (Downtown campus) ask the front desk representative to be evaluated for sexual assault.
Within 24 hours of unwanted physical/sexual contact, get medical care. Certain options for medical treatment and the preservation of physical evidence are more effective immediately following an incident.
Services available at the Health Center:
Up to 72 hours (3 days) after incident:
- Offer information about legal and medical options
- Obtain a medical history
- Evaluate for injury and illnesses
- Provide STI screening and treatment
- Provide pregnancy screening and emergency contraception information and prescription (if applicable)
- Give referrals for follow-up care including counseling and medical treatment
Up to 96 hours (4 days) after incident:
- All above but HIV post-exposure prescription
Up to 120 hours (5 days) after incident:
- All above but HIV post-exposure prescription
Cost: