Go to URI Health Services, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency department.If you are in need of medical attention,
If you have experienced any form of interpersonal physical, emotional, or verbal abuse, we are here to help. In addition to the services offered by the URI Counseling Center, there are a number of other resources, both on and off campus, who are here to help you. Reaching out can be difficult. It is also the first step to healing.
On Campus Support
URI Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services (VPAS)
Potter Building (Lower Level)
6 Butterfield Rd, Kingston
800.494.8100
VPAS is a confidential survivor-centered, trauma-informed resource that provide s URI students support, advocacy, information and resources.
Options for Reporting Sexual Misconduct
In all cases, the survivor of an assault will decide if, how, and/or when they will report the assault. One option is to submit a Sexual Misconduct Report.
URI Title IX Office
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on the sex (gender) of employees and students of educational institutions that receive federal financial assistance. Title IX’s prohibition of sex discrimination includes prohibition of sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Off Campus Support
Victims of Crime Helpline
401.874.9131
For emergencies call 911
vpas@etal.uri.edu
Day One Sexual Assault & Trauma Resource Center
100 Medway Street
Providence, RI 02906
401.421.4100
800.494.8100
24 Hour Support
Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County
61 Main Street
Wakefield, RI
401.782.3990
Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence
422 Post Road
Warwick, RI
401.467.9940
800.494.8100
24 Hour Support
Elizabeth Buffum Chase Center
Warwick, RI
Hotline: (401)738-1700
Business: (401) 738-9700
Offers court and legal advocacy, individual and group support, crisis case management, and safe/transitional housing. Services are free.