Resources
Get Help
The most important action anyone can take when they find themselves involved in a situation involving sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual harassment, and /or stalking is to seek assistance, regardless of whether that is assistance from the police, a friend, an advocate, an advisor, a counselor, a family member or a JSU employee. These organizations and offices are willing to help. (For more information about any particular resource, click the text link for the resource and you will be directed to the resource's website.)
Title IX Coordinator
256-782-5769
Counseling Services (Confidential Resource)
147 Trustee Circle
256-782-5475
RMC Student Health Center (Confidential Resource)
1701 Pelham Road South, Jacksonville, AL 36265
256-782-5310
University Police Department
Salls Hall
Forney Avenue, NW
256-782-5050
The jsuRIDE
Request a ride (to and from many on and off campus location) on the myJSU app
Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during each semester
256-782-8637
National Sexual Assault Legal Hotline
Hotline: 567-SHATTER (567-742-8837)
567-SHATTER is the free national legal hotline for all victims of sexual harassment, assault and rape to access a reputable legal team to learn their options for justice. Directed by Take Back The Night, the Hotline is staffed 24/7 by trauma-informed legal experts specializing in victim advocacy to best support victims when they call.
Jacksonville Police Department
911 Public Safety Drive SW
Jacksonville, AL 36265
256-435-1075 or 911
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office
400 West 8th Street
Anniston, AL 36201
256-236-6600 or 911
Calhoun County District Attorney’s Office (256) 231-1770
This office can provide assistance with the paperwork associated with filing for a Protection From Abuse Order and/or making a claim with the Crime Victim’s Compensation Fund.
Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center (Emergency/Trauma) (Confidential Resource)
400 East 10th Street (south on Highway 21/Quintard Avenue; one block east on 10th Street)
Anniston, AL 36207
256-235-5121 (Call on your way for faster service.)
2nd Chance, Inc. (Confidential Resource)
Shelter and Support
Crisis Line: 256-236-7233 Office: 256-236-7381
Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence (Confidential Resource)
Hotline: 1-800-650-6522
National Domestic Violence Hotline (live chat available) (Confidential Resource)
Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text LOVEIS to 1-866-331-9474 to text with a peer advocate regarding unhealthy relationships
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)
Calhoun County District Attorney’s Office (256) 231-1770
This office can provide assistance with the paperwork associated with filing for a Protection From Abuse Order and/or making a claim with the Crime Victim’s Compensation Fund.
Stalking Prevention Awareness & Resource Center (SPARC)
Provides resources for persons experiencing stalking.
Rape Response (Emergency/Trauma) (Confidential Resource)
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner facility offers exams 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Birmingham, AL
205-323-7273
Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center (Emergency/Trauma) (Confidential Resource)
400 East 10th Street (south on Highway 21/Quintard Avenue; one block east on 10th Street)
Anniston, AL 36207
256-235-5121 (Call on your way for faster service.)
2nd Chance, Inc. (Confidential Resource)
Shelter and Support
Crisis Line: 256-236-7233 Office: 256-236-7381
Male Sexual Trauma: 1in6 Organization
24/7 Helpline Chat Available online
Telephone: 1-877-628-1in6
The Trevor Project (Confidential Resource)
Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ+ Individuals
24/7 Hotline or Computer Chat or Text Chat
(866) 488-7386
Trans Lifeline (Confidential Resource)
Peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning peers
24/7 Hotline
(877) 565-8860
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Preferred First Name Requests with the Office of the Registrar
Alabama 2-1-1 or 888-421-1266
Dialing 2-1-1 or texting 888-421-1266 connects you with an information and referral specialist that will help you find the services you need. Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis support in the US
Crisis Text Line (Confidential Resource)
Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis support in the US