Emergency Resources
Sexual Assault Resources
Sexual Assault and Harassment Crisis Support 863-3476
Support is available 24 hours a day for students dealing with sexual assault, sexual harassment or abuse in a relationship. Contact is through Psychological Services. Give any first name and a phone number and the person on call will call you back. Confidential or if you wish, anonymous.
The Advocates Program
A Brown staff member is trained to help any Brown student explore his/her options to address an incident of sexual assault or sexual harassment. Talking with an Advocate does not require a student to file a disciplinary complaint or pursue any specific course of action. Available Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm.
The Advocate coordinator is:
- Gail Cohee, 863.1781
Director, Sarah Doyle Women's Center
Brown Department of Public Safety 863-4111 (emergency response)
Emergency response available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You may also direct any complaints to Public Safety's administrative number, 863-3322.
Brown Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 863-4111
Emergency response available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
University Health Services 863-3953
Confidential medical care, testing and treatment. Emergency contraceptive pills and treatment for sexually transmitted infections are available. Emergency care available 24 hours a day. Located at 13 Brown Street on the corner of Brown and Charlesfield Streets.
Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-494-8100
If you or someone you know needs help because of a sexual assault or an abusive relationship, call this hotline 24 hours a day. Counselor-advocates provide confidential support and are available to accompany victims of sexual assault to the hospital and police station. Ongoing counseling and support groups are available. (Available in Rhode Island only. Check your local phone book if you are in another state.)
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) 1-800-656-HOPE
This is a national hotline for victims of sexual assault. The hotline offers free, confidential counseling and support 24 hours a day, from anywhere in the country. When a survivor calls the hotline, s/he is connected to the nearest local rape crisis center through a unique computer routing system that maintains the confidentiality of callers.
Local Hospital and Emergency Rooms:
Women & Infants Hospital 401.274.1100
101 Dudley Street, Providence
Rhode Island Hospital 401.444.5411
593 Eddy Street, Providence
Miriam Hospital 401.793.2500
164 Summit Avenue, Providence
LGBT Resources
RI Gay & Lesbian Helpline 401.751.3322
Available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7pm to 10 pm.
The Network for Battered Lesbians and Bisexual Women
617.423.SAFE (Hotline in English and Spanish)
This program offers free services in English and Spanish for battered lesbians, bisexual women and transgender folks. These services include a hotline, emergency shelter and advocacy programs. Located in Boston, Massachusetts.
PFLAG Providence/Greater Providence
500 Angell Street, Apt. 212
Providence, RI 02906
401-751-7571
pflag@ids.net
PFLAG Tiverton/East Bay
85 Roseland Terrace
Tiverton, RI 02878
Phone 401.624.6944
Rhode Island Alliance For Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Civil Rights
P O Box 5758
Weybosset Hill Station
Providence, RI 02903-0758
Phone 401.521.GAYS
Email RIAlliance@aol.com
Website http://members.aol.com/RIAlliance/
Equity Action
Rhode Island's Fund for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Initiatives
Equity Action is a fund within The Rhode Island Foundation and was established to advance the equitable treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) residents of Rhode Island.
Alex McCray, Equity Action Coordinator
c/o The Rhode Island Foundation
One Union Station
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Email: alexm@rifoundation.org
Website: www.rifoundation.org/equity_action/about_mission.htm
Youth Pride Inc.
Youth Pride, Inc. (YPI) is the only statewide nonprofit organization with programming dedicated to meeting the social, emotional and educational needs of youth and young adults impacted by sexual orientation and gender identity. The organization works to attack the underlying causes of the difficulties for lgbtq youth while providing the services they need to advocate for their own change.
171 Chestnut Street
Providence, RI 02903
Phone 401.421.5626
Fax 401.274.1990
Emails:
Youth_Pride@yahoo.com
OUTSpokenYPI@yahoo.com
safezoneYPI@yahoo.com
AIDS Care Ocean State
As Rhode Islands largest provider of direct-care services to persons affected by HIV and AIDS, AIDS Care Ocean State is dedicated to providing quality housing, case management, medical and nursing care, and prevention to adults, families, adolescents and children who are affected by or at risk for HIV infection. ACOS has the only assisted living facility in Rhode Island for people with HIV/AIDS, as well as a 24 –hour nursery and over 80 apartments for people living with HIV/AIDS.
18 Parkis Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
Phone 401. 521.3603
Email info@aidscareos.org
USA National Suicide Hotlines
Toll-Free / 24 hours / 7 days a week
1-800-SUICIDE
1-800-784-2433
1-800-273-TALK
1-800-273-8255
Food & Shelter Resources
Rhode Island Food Bank
West Warwick
104 Hay Street, West Warwick, RI 02893
Phone 401.826.3073
Sojorner Truth House
Provide shelter, safety, support, education and advocacy to break the cycle of violence.
Phone 414.933.2722
Rhode Island Coalition
for the Homeless
160 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02903
Phone 401.421.6458
Fax 401.421.6426
Crossroads Rhode Island
Crossroads Rhode Island, formerly Travelers Aid of Rhode Island, is the largest homeless services organization in the state. We provide assistance 24-hours a day, seven days a week, for a broad spectrum of Rhode Islanders
