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Health Services for Sexual Assault

Tulane Campus Health has student resources and support for survivors of sexual assault. Campus Health offices at the Health Center (Uptown or Downtown campuses) and the Counseling Center are designated as confidential resources which means we will not share the information you disclose unless you provide permission. 

You do not need to make a formal report or press charges to receive care.

Our health services are available to all current students. Students on the Downtown campus may go to the Uptown campus to receive services.

Resources and Services for Sexual Assault  (PDF)

Health Center for Student Care ▾

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:

  • No copay (the visit is free) up to 60 days after incident

  • Prescriptions covered by insurance or accounts receivable/self-pay 

Counseling Center ▾

The Counseling Center is a strictly confidential service; clinic staff do not report sexual violence incidents to administration.

Appointments:

  • The Counseling Center offers emergency same-day appointments, Monday-Friday, Noon - 5:00 pm.
  • A student who has experienced sexual violence can go to the Counseling Center (Uptown campus, Building 14) and tell the front desk they need to see someone that day to discuss an urgent situation. It is important that students are specific in requesting a same-day appointment so a clinician can assist them promptly. 

Group Therapy:

  • The Counseling Center offers a Life After Sexual Assault group. Learn more about groups.
Additional Resources ▾
 

See also: The Well for Health Promotion: Sexual Violence Prevention 

 

 

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