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What if this happened to me while I’m a student?

Ensure that you are safe

If you are worried about your immediate safety, call 911. Seek support from someone you trust in the process.

If you are on campus, not in immediate danger, and do not wish to call the police, you can contact the Campus Safety and Security or call the RD on Duty.

Campus Safety and Security  -  423.593.1403 (24/7 support) 
Resident Director on Duty  -  706.450.7001 (24/7 support)

The College will help any Covenant College community member to get to a safe place and will arrange for transportation to the hospital, coordination with law enforcement, and information about on- and off-campus resources and options for resolution.

Seek medical attention

Individuals with significant injuries should go to the closest emergency room.

Off campus specialists:

Partnership for Families, Children and Adults
Chattanooga  423.755.2700 (24/7 support)

* This is the recommended facility for survivors of sexual assault in Hamilton County. The Partnership has nurses who are well trained in conducting the forensic exam (rape kit) for evidence collection. All services are free.

Sexual Assault Victims Advocacy Center
Fort Oglethorpe  706-419-8875 (24/7 support)

Services: 24 Hour Hospital Accompaniment, On-Site Forensic Medical Exams, One on One Crisis Intervention, Personal Advocacy, Court Accompaniment, Information and Referrals, Free Counseling & Support Groups

Seek support

There are multiple on and off campus resources and support systems available to you for ongoing support and care.

Any member of listed Title IX officers, Student Development, staff, or faculty are available for support of all students. These employees will connect you to next steps. While these members of our staff and faculty are not confidential, they will maintain individual’s privacy as much as possible and will support you throughout the process.
Confidential Resources for Support

Students are highly encouraged to seek professional care for both physical and mental health, regardless of seeking to make a Title IX or Sexual Misconduct Complaint.
Confidential Resources on Campus

On Campus Counseling

Priesthill Counseling Center
706-419-1275
healthservices@covenant.edu
M–F: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m
Jackson Hall, 1st floor

Chaplain’s Office
Rev. Grant Lowe, College Chaplain
grant.lowe@covenant.edu
706.419.1360

*These confidential resources are not required by current Title IX law to report claims of sexual misconduct without consent.  A confidential report is required by state law to notify child protective services and/or local law enforcement of suspected abuse of a minor under the age of 18. 

Confidential Resources Off Campus:

The Priesthill Center, the Student Development Office, and the Chaplain’s Office have referral lists for counselors in the local Chattanooga area.

Sexual Assault Victim’s Advocacy Center   -  706.419.8775 (24/7 support)
Crisis Clinic, Counseling Services, Legal Advocacy  Fort Ogelthorpe 
https://www.savacenterga.org/support-services


Partnership for Families, Children and Adults   -  423.755.2700 (24/7 support)
Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence    Chattanooga
Local Hotline & Crisis Clinic

National Sexual Assault Hotline:     1.800.656.HOPE (4673)


Report the Incident

The next section, “How do I make a Title IX Report?”, will detail various options for reporting the incident to the College through the Title IX process. 
If you are seeking to make a report to local law enforcement, College officials will be available to help facilitate communication with local law enforcement if you desire assistance.

Numbers for local law enforcement:

Emergency Assistance  -  911        
Dade County Police  -  706.657.3233
Hamilton County Police  -  423.209.7000

 

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