KU CARE Services
Support for Students Affected by Sexual Violence, Relationship or Dating Violence, or Stalking
Welcome to CARE Services
Summer 2024 Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Contact us at care@ku.edu, 785-864-9255, or use online scheduling below to set up a meeting.
If there is an urgent or after-hours need, please know that The Sexual Trauma & Abuse Care Center is available to provide support and information (24/7): 785-843-8985.
For emergency assistance (24/7) please call 911 if it feels safe to do so. For immediate mental health support, call/text 988 to get connected to trained counselors.
What to Expect
CARE Services is here to support students and listen. When relevant, we can also help someone navigate university and community systems. Support from CARE staff is free, confidential, and optional - and is available to students of all identities and experiences. We are not mandated to report incidents to university officials or the police.
Please know that you decide what to share with us. You are not required to disclose any information or interpersonal experiences that you don't want to (including those that are unwanted, harmful, or traumatic). You can share as much or as little detail as you are comfortable with. You are in control of your information and if/how it will be shared, and you can expect us to listen and support your decisions.
All situations are unique, but some CARE services might include:
- Emotional support and confidential listening
- Providing information about options and available resources
- Advocacy & help accessing supportive measures (such as academic assistance, KU Housing relocations, etc.)
- Info about post-assault medical care and referrals to mental health care
- Info and support before/after or during reporting or other processes (criminal, civil, or KU)
- Accompaniment and support during related meetings and appointments