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Where Can I Find Help?

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Resources - Where Can I Find Help?

Campus, community and national resources to assist with intimate partner violence, unhealthy relationships, sexual assault, and stalking.     

CAMPUS RESOURCES:

  • The CARE Center (Campus Assault Response and Education) 
    • Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm 
    • Confidential, compassionate support and resources by a staff member
    • Call 925-631-4193 or email Megan Gallagher at mag7@stmarys-ca.edu to schedule a virtual appointment.
       
  • SMC 24/7 CARE Line (Campus Assault Response and Education) Line
    • Call or text - (925) 878-9207 

    • Available for anonymous call/text support and resources related to sexual assault and violence during the academic year (support is available first day of classes to last day of classes each semester).  24/7 CARE Line phone resumes January 3, 2024

  • Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
    • (925) 631-4364, Augustine Hall, Ground Floor
  • Health Center
    • (925) 631-4252, Augustine Hall, Ground Floor
  • Mission and Ministry Center
    • (925) 631-4366, Korth 1 (right of Chapel)
  • Campus Safety
    • (925) 631-4282, Assumption Hall West
  • Center for Women and Gender Equity
    • (925) 631 - 4192, Augustine Hall, Ground Floor

COMMUNITY RESOURCES:

  • Community Violence Solutions (Contra Costa County)
    • 24 hour crisis hotline - 1-800-670-7273
    • advocacy and hospital accompaniment 
  • Community United Against Violence (SF):
    • 24 hour crisis hotline: (415) 333-HELP
    • Web site:  
    • free counseling, legal advocacy, and emergency assistance (hotel, food, and transportation vouchers) for LGBTQ survivors of domestic violence, hate violence, and sexual assault
  • Family Justice Center:
    • Contra Costa County: (925) 521-6366
    • Alameda County: (510) 267-8800
    • Both centers offer crisis counseling, advocacy, support, legal clinic (restraining orders), and safety planning
  • Rainbow Community Center of Contra Costa County
    • Telephone: (925) 692-0090
    • Supportive services for the LGBTQ community 
  • STAND! For Families Free of Violence (Concord):
    • 1- 888-215-5555 
    • 24-hour crisis counseling and emergency resources related to dating/domestic violence

NATIONAL RESOURCES:

  • Love is Respect
    • 1-866-331-9474
      • live chat available 24/7
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline
    • 1-800-799-7233
  • One Love Foundation
    • intimate partner violence information and support
  • National Sexual Assault Hotline/RAINN 
    • 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
    • 24 Hour call and live chat available
  • Stalking Resource Center
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